 The minimum age for driving in the Philippines is 17 years old provided that the driver has applied for a "Student Permit" and is accompanied by a person with a "Professional" or "Non-Professional" driver's license.An applicant can only apply for a "Non-Professional" driver's license one month after acquiring a "Student Permit".An applicant needs to have a "Non-Professional" driver's license for 1 week in order to be eligible for a "Professional" driver's license.