PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1057

: The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1057 is to amend Republic Act No. 4136, specifically the classification of motor vehicles to include government-owned automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles.
: Presidential Decree No. 1057 amends Republic Act No. 4136, also known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code.
: The classifications amended are (m) Government automobiles, (n) government trucks, and (o) government motorcycles.
: Motor vehicles owned by the Government of the Philippines or its political subdivisions, including those owned by government-owned and controlled corporations, shall be registered under the 'government' classification.
: No, government-owned and/or controlled corporations may still pay registration fees under their respective charters despite their vehicles being classified as government vehicles.
: Yes, the decree applies to motor vehicles owned by political subdivisions of the Philippines.
: It took effect immediately upon its issuance on November 30, 1976.
: Registering government vehicles under a separate classification helps in the proper identification, administration, and regulation of government-owned motor vehicles distinct from private vehicles.
: Juan C. Tuvera signed the decree as the Presidential Executive Assistant.