Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10759)
The short title of Republic Act No. 10759 is 'An Act Converting the Bayawan City Extension Office into a regular district office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO).'
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10759 is to convert the existing Bayawan City LTO Extension Office into a regular Land Transportation Office district office.
The Bayawan City Land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office is converted into a regular LTO district office under this law.
The Secretary of Transportation and Communications is responsible for immediately including the operationalization of the regular LTO district office in Bayawan City in the Department's programs.
The initial funding shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Bayawan City LTO Extension Office.
The funds necessary for continued operation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 10759 was approved by the President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III.
The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed Republic Act No. 10759.
Converting an LTO Extension Office into a regular district office establishes a permanent and fully operational LTO presence in that area, enabling improved delivery of services such as vehicle registration, driver licensing, and enforcement of land transportation laws.