LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 97-013

: The main purpose is to allow FILCAB public utility vehicle services to operate out-of-line for emergency trips and personal use by the operator's immediate family without securing the usual permit from the LTFRB.
: The FILCAB vehicle can operate out-of-line if the trip is emergency in nature or if the vehicle is used for the personal/private use of the operator's immediate family, with the operator or a close family member physically present and a 'FOR FAMILY USE' sign displayed.
: The operator, the operator's spouse, a parent, or a direct descendant must be physically present inside the vehicle during the trip.
: No, a special permit to operate out-of-line from the LTFRB is not required under the conditions specified in the memorandum.
: A sign marked 'FOR FAMILY USE' must be conspicuously displayed on the vehicle during the trip.
: Yes, the circular references the same reasons cited in Memorandum Circular No. 91-014 which allows PUJs to ply out-of-line.
: The provisions took effect immediately as of December 1, 1997.
: Chairman Dante M. Lantin, Board Member Lydio J. Cataluna, and Board Member Samuel Julius B. Garcia signed the Memorandum.
: Immediate family includes the operator, the operator's spouse, a parent, or a direct descendant.
: Yes, provided that the usage is for personal/private use of the immediate family with the operator or qualifying family member present and the 'FOR FAMILY USE' sign displayed.