Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 99-010)
The main subject is the prohibition against the display or posting of pornographic and/or lewd material on public utility vehicles.
The circular specifically mentions buses and FX units as types of public utility vehicles where the posting of pornographic or lewd material has been observed.
Because such practices violate public morals and could compromise and endanger public safety.
It defines pornographic and lewd material as any material that, considering contemporary standards, appeals to the prurient interest, depicts or describes sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, or lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
Penalties include fines of P1,000.00 for the first offense, P3,000.00 for the second offense, P5,000.00 for the third offense, and suspension of the unit's authority to operate on the fourth offense.
They must immediately remove any such pornographic and/or lewd material from their vehicles.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after the filing of three copies with the U.P. Law Center in accordance with Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11, dated October 9, 1992.
Any or all board issuances inconsistent with this memorandum are modified accordingly, superseded, and/or revoked.
The circular was signed by DANTE M. LANTIN (Chairman), VIGOR D. MENDOZA II (Board Member), and REMEDIOS G. BELLEZA (Board Member).