Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11854)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11854 is to establish a regular district office of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite.
The LTFRB regular district office in Dasmariñas will operate under the supervision of the LTFRB Main Office in Quezon City.
The Secretary of Transportation is tasked to immediately include the operationalization of the LTFRB regular district office in Dasmariñas into the Department's programs, with funding to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The law was enacted without the signature of the President, but it became effective as prescribed by the Constitution under Article VI, Section 27 (1), which allows a bill to lapse into law if the President neither signs nor vetoes it within 30 days of receipt.
The LTFRB Main Office in Quezon City, the Department of Transportation, and the local government units in the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite are involved.
The Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation contains the publication that marks the start of the 15-day period before the Act takes effect.
No, the Act primarily provides for the establishment and funding of the district office but does not elaborate on the specific functions or duties.
Funding is appropriated through inclusion in the Department of Transportation’s programs and the annual General Appropriations Act.
The House of Representatives passed the Act on February 23, 2021, and the Senate passed it on January 31, 2022.