QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 127)
It aims to enhance the welfare of OP officials and employees, ease their transportation problems to improve efficiency and productivity, and ensure proper utilization and maximization of the OP Shuttle Service.
An 'Official Trip' is sanctioned by the OP and related to OP’s official functions/activities. A 'Special Trip' covers special activities not falling under official or emergency categories. An 'Emergency Trip' is exceptionally urgent/indispensable or cannot be delayed without detriment to public service.
Authorized Passengers are OP and other government personnel not entitled to Transportation Allowance (TA) who wish to avail of the shuttle service. 'Other Government Personnel' are non-OP employees allowed to use the shuttle only during return trips to the garage.
Fare is the amount collected from authorized passengers who will use the shuttle service. The minimal fare is P10.00 per ride.
It operates during workdays (Monday to Friday) with schedules provided per route: central area (Malacañang to SM Fairview) has a morning schedule, and the south route (Malacañang to Dasmariñas) has both morning and afternoon schedules.
Central area route: Malacañang to SM Fairview & back; waiting point SM Fairview along Regalado Ave.; waiting time & departure 5:00–5:30 AM. South route: Malacañang to Dasmariñas Town Proper & back; morning waiting point in front of Holy Immaculate Conception Church (waiting 4:45–5:00 AM) and afternoon waiting point Mabini Hall compound (waiting 5:00–5:30 PM).
Companions are strictly prohibited; the shuttle is for exclusive use of authorized passengers as defined.
Yes, special trips may be allowed subject to approval of the Senior Deputy Executive Secretary (SDES) and/or the Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and Administration (DESFA).
They should be duly covered by a Special Order (SO) and a Travel Permit as provided in the guidelines.
The Director, MMP evaluates requests based on: (1) availability of vehicles/drivers on a first-come, first-served basis; (2) maximum 10 hours travel time or maximum 300 km; (3) route must be paved/concrete and regularly plied by commercial buses; and (4) when shuttle use is more advantageous than public transportation.
A maximum of ten (10) hours travel time or a maximum of 300 km traveling distance.
Changes may be allowed only if duly authorized by SDES/DESFA before the scheduled trip.
In case of extreme urgency and necessity (e.g., demonstrations, traffic re-routings, accidents, parades/processions, floods, natural calamity, or other unforeseen events), the shuttle may deviate from its specified route.
Littering, smoking, and drinking liquor inside the bus are strictly prohibited.
The requesting office submits a letter request addressed to the SDES/DESFA through the Director, MMP, stating: date of use; expected time of departure and return; destination(s); purpose(s) of trip; and authorized passenger(s).
They are under the immediate and direct control and supervision of the Chief Dispatcher, Dispatch Section of the MMP, and under the general and overall supervision of the Head of the Malacañang MMP.
Each driver is responsible for overall cleanliness and maintenance of the shuttle bus, and care/custody of the vehicle and its tools/accessories. They must immediately report dents, damages, defects, and signs of engine/mechanical malfunction to the Chief Dispatcher.
Drivers should avoid prolonged engine running except for warming up; they should turn on air conditioning only when necessary; and they must not use the bus as a 'hang-out' or sleeping quarters.