QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 621)
It amends the guidelines to enhance the well-being and protect the welfare of OP officials and employees, ease their transport problem to improve efficiency and productivity, and ensure proper utilization and maximization of the OP Shuttle Service.
A trip sanctioned by the Office and related to the OP’s official functions/activities.
When the need is exceptionally urgent or absolutely indispensable, or when it cannot be delayed without detriment to public service.
OP and other government personnel not entitled to Transportation Allowance (TA) who wish to avail of the shuttle service.
Companions are prohibited, except in cases of emergency and exceptional circumstances requiring prior notice and approval of the Committee.
Allowed only upon recommendation of the Committee on Shuttle Service and approval by the proper authority.
Fare is the amount collected as determined and approved by the proper authority from authorized passengers. A minimal fare of P10.00 per ride shall be charged, but the Committee may recommend an increase/adjustment subject to the proper authority’s approval.
The OP ID and the ticket. Tickets are made available at the OP Cashier’s Office.
It operates during workdays—Monday to Friday.
The Committee determines designated pickup/drop-off routes based on practicality, effectiveness, and passenger safety. Routes may change as practicable. The shuttle may deviate from specified routes in cases of extreme urgency such as demonstrations, traffic re-routings, accidents, parades/processions, floods, natural calamities, and other unforeseen events.
The requesting office submits a letter request addressed to SDES/DESFA through the Director, MMP with required information (date, expected departure/return, destination/s, purpose/s, authorized passenger/s). If approved, a corresponding Special Order is prepared by the Personnel Office for signature of SDES/DESFA.
Except in cases of emergency, the requesting unit must prepare and submit a letter-request at least two (2) weeks before the scheduled trip, addressed to SDES/DESFA through Director, MMP and signed by the Director/Head of Unit.
Availability of vehicles/drivers on a first-come, first-served basis; maximum of 10 hours travel time or 300 km distance; route must be paved/concrete and regularly plied by commercial buses; and when shuttle use is more advantageous than public transportation.
Changes are allowed only if duly authorized by SDES/DESFA before the scheduled trip.
Passengers must observe proper norms of conduct and the code of ethics for public servants under the Civil Service Law and its rules/regulations. Violations are dealt with accordingly.
Drivers are under the immediate and direct control and supervision of the Chief Dispatcher, Dispatch Section of the MMP, and under the general and overall supervision of the Head of Malacañang MMP. Guards/conductors observe behavior and performance for safety purposes.