Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10761)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10761 is to establish a regular district office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon.
The new LTO district office in Irosin will operate under the direct supervision of the Department of Transportation and Communications.
The official name of the LTO office established by this Act is the Irosin Land Transportation Regular District Office.
The Department of Transportation and Communications is responsible for the operationalization of the LTO district office in Irosin.
The funding for the new LTO district office will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act as part of the Department of Transportation and Communications' programs.
Republic Act No. 10761 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 10761 was enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
The law was signed by then-President Benigno S. Aquino III.
Republic Act No. 10761 was approved on April 15, 2016.
Having a regular district office of the LTO in Irosin provides residents easier access to land transportation services, such as vehicle registration, driver's licensing, and compliance enforcement, thus improving efficiency and convenience.