Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10827)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10827 is to convert the existing Land Transportation Office (LTO) Satellite Office in District 2, Parañaque City into a regular LTO District Office.
The LTO Satellite Office located in District 2, Parañaque City is the office being converted into a regular LTO District Office.
The Secretary of Transportation and Communications is tasked with including the operationalization of the regular LTO District Office in District 2, Parañaque City in the Department's program.
The initial funding for the Regular LTO District Office will be charged against the current year's appropriation for the Satellite Office located in District 2, Parañaque City.
Subsequent necessary funds for the continued operation of the Regular LTO District Office shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Republic Act No. 10827 took effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
The conversion means that the satellite office will have full status and authority as a regular district office of the LTO, allowing it to provide full services and operate with appropriated funds.
The Act was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III, and the leadership of the Senate President Franklin M. Drilon and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr.
The House of Representatives passed the act, the Senate amended it, and the House concurred with the Senate amendments.
Yes, the act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.