LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULARNO. BGC-MC-99286

: The effectivity date is November 16, 1999.
: All applicants for new professional driver's licenses and those renewing their professional driver's licenses are required to undergo drug testing.
: Administrative Order No. BGC-99-001 dated February 23, 1999.
: The authorized laboratories are: 1) PNP Crime Laboratories, 2) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), 3) Dangerous Drug Board (DDB), and 4) LTO Central Office Drug Testing Laboratory (Medical Unit).
: Other drug testing laboratories may be accredited and allowed in the future, but as of the circular's date, only the specified laboratories are authorized.
: All orders and memoranda in conflict with this circular are deemed superseded.
: Assistant Secretary Benjamin G. Calima signed the memorandum circular.
: The main objective is to ensure that professional drivers are free from illegal drug use, promoting safety and compliance with drug-related laws.
: No, the requirement specifically targets applicants for new professional driver's licenses and renewals only.
: The LTO Central Office Drug Testing Laboratory, particularly its Medical Unit, is one of the designated facilities authorized to conduct drug tests for professional driver's license applicants and holders.