Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 99-018)
The purpose of LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 99-018 is to extend the period allowing existing holders of certificates of public convenience (CPC) to convert their CPCs to Filcab service until December 31, 1999, subject to compliance with certain requirements.
The requirements include: 1) Payment of the required fees, 2) Having a terminal as provided for in Memorandum Circular No. 97-011, 3) Proposed route approval by the Board, 4) Conversion is only valid for the remaining period of the CPC's validity, and 5) The vehicle must be compatible for use as Filcab service as per DOTC Department Order No. 97-1097 and LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 97-011.
The original Memorandum Circular No. 99-001 was effective only until June 30, 1999.
Memorandum Circular No. 99-018 extends the conversion period until December 31, 1999.
No, the conversion is valid only for the remaining period of validity of the CPC as stated in the memorandum circular.
The vehicle used must be compatible with Filcab service requirements as provided in DOTC Department Order No. 97-1097 and LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 97-011.
The route must be approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
The circular was signed by Chairman Dantelm. Untin and Board Members Vigor D. Mendoza II and Remedios G. Belleza.
Failure to comply with the requirements may result in the denial of the conversion request or revocation of the CPC conversion to Filcab service.
A CPC is an authorization issued by the LTFRB that allows an operator to provide public transportation services, which can be converted to Filcab service under specified conditions per the memorandum circular.