QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 229)
To change the name of the LTO Flying Squad to LTO Law Enforcers and thereby improve the responsiveness of its law enforcers to public needs and enhance their public image.
It cites Republic Act No. 4136 and Executive Orders No. 125 and 125-A as bases for LTO’s authority to enforce provisions of the Act and establish rules for enforcement of land transportation laws.
It was created under the Field Enforcement Division of the Law Enforcement Service as LTO’s arm for enforcing laws governing land transportation.
The LTO Flying Squad is renamed as LTO Law Enforcers.
The order states that it aims to improve services to the public and promote a good image of LTO law enforcers, making them more responsive and better support for government programs.
The portion stating that “The change in the name is in line with the objective of improving the image of the LTOas apprehending officers.”
It says the recreated unit should be better support to the various programs of the government.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspapers of general circulation.
It was adopted/signed by Benjamin G. Calima, Assistant Secretary, and approved/signed by Vicente C. Rivera, Jr., Secretary.
October 3, 2000.
Because it was created under LTO’s Law Enforcement Service (Field Enforcement Division) to enforce the provisions of land transportation laws.
To make the recreated enforcement unit “more responsive to the needs of the public.”
It is linked to enforcement goals and public service improvement; the text connects the renaming to improved services, better support to government programs, and improved image of law enforcers.
Add fifteen (15) days to the date of publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, consistent with the order’s effectivity clause.