Ending of New Plates

hi guys, sorry if this was already asked but i tried to look for a similar thread but couldn't find any.

to all that have just gotten or are in the process of getting a brand new car, is it true that if you are getting the new plates from LTO (ones that have the new format), you are not allowed to choose the plate ending? tinanong ko kasi sa SA ko at ang sabi niya hindi na daw pwede ito. Can somebody confirm if this is true?

also, can conduction sticker numbers be changed? the car is still in the casa waiting to be released.

thanks!