QuestionsQuestions (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 97-013)
It allows FILCAB PUJs/PUVs to operate out-of-line without first securing the usual permit to operate out-of-line, provided the conditions stated in the MC are met.
When the purpose of the out-of-line trip is emergency in nature and/or when the vehicle is availed for the personal/private use of the operator’s immediate family, subject to the additional conditions in the MC.
It relaxes the requirement by allowing out-of-line operation without securing from the Board the usual permit, as long as the conditions are complied with.
It indicates that the policy rationale mirrors that of MC No. 91-014, which previously allowed PUJs to ply out-of-line under similar policy considerations; however, the current MC specifically applies to FILCAB.
The operator and/or spouse, a parent, or direct descendant must be physically present inside the vehicle during the trip.
The operator and/or spouse, a parent, or a direct descendant (as stated in the MC).
The text expressly conditions personal/private use on physical presence; however, the MC’s structure suggests the physical presence requirement is part of the personal-use safeguards. For emergency in nature, the MC emphasizes emergency purpose as a separate basis, but the MC explicitly states the presence requirement in the personal use clause.
A sign marked “FOR FAMILY USE” must be conspicuously displayed for the duration of the trip whenever the unit is utilized for personal purposes.
For the duration of the trip.
No. The MC’s allowance is explicitly conditioned on the trip being emergency in nature and/or the vehicle being used for personal/private use of the operator’s immediate family, plus the other safeguards.
No. The MC provides coverage only if the operator and/or spouse, a parent, or direct descendant is physically present inside the vehicle during the trip for family use.
No. The MC requires conspicuous display of the “FOR FAMILY USE” sign for the duration of the trip when used for personal purposes.
It is specifically directed toward “FILCAB public utility vehicle services.” The MC’s allowance is for FILCAB, as stated in the title and body.
Immediately upon adoption/issuance, as stated: “This Memorandum Circular takes effect immediately.”
To permit limited exceptions to the out-of-line permit requirement for FILCAB services, balancing operational flexibility for emergencies and controlled personal family use with safeguards (presence of family member and signage).
The trip would fall within the emergency-in-nature basis and/or the personal family-use basis; for the personal-use aspect, the MC’s safeguards would be relevant—physical presence of the operator/spouse/parent/direct descendant and conspicuous “FOR FAMILY USE” signage for the duration of the trip.