QuestionsQuestions (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2003-033)
It cited Article XV, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution (duty of the family to take care of elderly; State may design social security programs) and Article XIII, Section II (children’s, elderly and disabled needs should be accorded utmost priority).
It cited Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7277 (disabled persons as a concern of everyone—family, community, government, and non-government organizations).
It adopted the definition of senior citizens under Republic Act No. 7432, including the income ceiling of not more than PHP 60,000.00 per annum.
All Public Utility Vehicles (except trucks for hire, and school transport service) are required to give the fare discount to the elderly, disabled persons, and students.
It is 20% of the authorized fare (or the regular/normal fare being collected in the case of air-conditioned buses).
Any resident citizen of the Philippines at least 60 years old, including those retired from government/private employment, with income of not more than PHP 60,000.00 per annum as defined in RA 7432.
The Senior Citizen ID provided or issued by the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) established by the LGU.
Those suffering from restriction or different abilities due to mental, physical, or sensory impairment that limits performance of activities within the range considered normal for human beings (adopted from RA 7277).
The ID cards issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) or the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP).
Students 21 years old and below, enrolled in elementary, secondary, and collegiate schools (academic, vocational, technical) duly recognized by the government, except those in short-term seminar-type courses.
Their student ID cards or registration papers, validated by their schools, bearing their pictures and with their names and schools indicated.
Yes. Students can avail on a year-round basis—from Monday to Sunday—even when on school break or vacation.
A fine of PHP 3,000.00 for the first offense.
Third offense: suspension of CPC for 60 days. Fourth offense: cancellation of the CPC.
Yes. It states violations may be subject to penalties even if committed by the driver or conductor, invoking the principle of respondeat superior.
Yes. The penalties imposed under the circular are independent and without prejudice to sanctions/penalties under RA 7432 and RA 7277.
Operators are required to post a copy of the memorandum circular at a conspicuous place in their terminals and in all their public utility vehicles.
It takes effect 15 days after filing three (3) copies with UP Law Center, pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11 dated 09 October 1992.