QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 759)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10758 is to convert the existing Land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office in the Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union, into a regular LTO District Office.
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is responsible for operationalizing the regular LTO District Office in Agoo, La Union.
The initial funding shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the extension office located in Agoo, La Union.
Continued operation funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
This Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
The conversion is enacted by the passage of the Republic Act No. 10758 by the Philippine Congress and approval of the President.
The law was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III, and signed by Franklin M. Drilon, President of the Senate, and Feliciano Belmonte Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives.
It originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House on October 20, 2014, amended by the Senate on January 19, 2016, and amendments were concurred in by the House on January 27, 2016.
The Secretary is required to include the operationalization of the new regular LTO District Office in the Department's programs and ensure the funding for it.
No, RA 10758 does not specify penalties or sanctions; its primary focus is on the conversion and funding of the LTO District Office in Agoo, La Union.