Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11790)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11790 is to convert the extension office of the Regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Puerto Princesa City, Province of Palawan, into a fully operational office and appropriate funds for this purpose.
The newly established extension office in Puerto Princesa City falls under the supervision of the Regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region IV.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Office, in coordination with the City Government of Puerto Princesa and the Provincial Government of Palawan, is authorized to assist in the establishment and maintenance of the necessary facilities and equipment.
The Regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region IV is responsible for formulating the operating guidelines, based on recommendations from the Department of Transportation.
The operating guidelines should govern proceedings related to any aspect involving public land transportation services in the Province of Palawan as recommended by the Department of Transportation.
The Secretary of Transportation must include the funding requirements for the establishment and operationalization of the extension office in their department program.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act lapsed into law on May 29, 2022, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
The extension office primarily oversees public land transportation services within the Province of Palawan.
The Act itself authorizes the LTFRB Regional Office to coordinate with the City Government of Puerto Princesa and the Provincial Government of Palawan to assist in the establishment and maintenance of necessary facilities and equipment for the extension office.