QuestionsQuestions (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2009-018)
To require that all brand new taxi units being substituted for old ones be installed/equipped with a Taximeter Issuing Receipt (TIR).
Executive Order No. 202 (19 June 1987), which authorizes the LTFRB to formulate, promulgate, administer, implement, and enforce rules and regulations on land transportation public utilities.
Strong opposition to the full and/or mandatory implementation of previous Memorandum Circulars (MC Nos. 2003-010; 2003-020; 2005-039; 2006-071; 2008-028; 2009-003) and Revenue Regulations No. 17-2006 relative to installation of Taximeter Issuing Receipt.
The National Government’s public transportation modernization program.
Only brand new taxi units substituted in place of old ones are expressly required to be installed/equipped with the TIR.
The TIR device/receipt system must be sourced only from the BIR and/or LTFRB duly accredited suppliers, dealers, or distributors.
The Resealing Section of the Technical Evaluation Division, through an Inspection Report duly accomplished and/or signed.
The Inspection Report duly accomplished and/or signed by the Resealing Section must be presented before the release of the approved application for dropping and substitution.
The release of the approved application for dropping and substitution.
From any Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and LTFRB duly accredited suppliers/dealers/distributors.
After fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
Publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines, followed by the 15-day period.
Three (3) copies, pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11 dated Oct. 9, 1992.
It shows continuity and context in the regulatory history regarding TIR installation, including prior resistance and evaluation before issuing the new mandatory requirement for substituted new taxi units.
Before LTFRB can release an approved application for dropping and substitution, the applicant must present the Inspection Report evidencing resealing/technical compliance for TIR installation.
To accomplish and/or sign the Inspection Report required for presentation prior to the release of approval for dropping and substitution.
“for all economic, financial and practical intents and purposes this Board ... deems it prudent ...”