QuestionsQuestions (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 99-007)
It provides the procedure and requirements for converting Certificates of Public Convenience (CPCs) for Vehicles-for-Hire—specifically Rent-a-Car, Limousine, and Garage service—into Tourist Transport Service, to better serve tourists and allow easier identification and supervision.
The Circular covers grantees of CPCs to operate Vehicles-for-Hire service types: Rent-a-Car, Limousine, and Garage service.
All grantees of Certificates of Public Convenience to operate Vehicles-for-Hire service (Rent-a-Car, Limousine, Garage) may apply for conversion to Tourist Transport Service.
The Circular requires: (1) DOT endorsement; (2) Original/Or and copy of the OR(s) and CR(s) of the unit(s); (3) Copy of the previous decision; and (4) Verified application.
It refers to an endorsement from the Department of Tourism (DOT) supporting the application for conversion to Tourist Transport Service.
Because the Circular explicitly requires it as a formality/procedural requirement, ensuring that the statements in the application are made in a verified manner subject to perjury rules.
It provides proof of the prior LTFRB decision granting the original CPC that the applicant seeks to convert.
After payment of the filing fee, the application shall be set for hearing and a Notice of Hearing must be published at least five (5) days prior to the initial hearing.
Publication must be made at least five (5) days prior to the initial hearing.
The validity of the converted CPC shall be the same as its original expiry date.
It states that pertinent provisions, particularly III.2(a) thereof, form part of the requirements for approving the conversion application.
The Memorandum of Agreement involves LTFRB, LTO, and DOTC (Department of Transportation and Communications).
It takes effect immediately.
It emphasizes the Board’s duty to respond to the clamor of the riding public and provide needed service under corresponding situations.
To better service local and foreign tourists, to make the transport service easily identifiable, and to allow better supervision by tourist-related government agencies.
It involves specific unit(s), as shown by the requirement to submit the OR(s) and CR(s) of the unit(s).