Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 725)
The circular aims to regulate the installation and inspection of LPG-fed taxi units to ensure safety and compliance with government standards as part of the transport modernization program.
The Department of Health (DOH) spearheaded the Health Assessment Study on LPG Taxi.
The DOTC issued a policy encouraging the use of alternative fuels such as LPG-fed engines for taxis.
Only DTI-accredited converters or companies are authorized to perform installation or conversion of LPG-fed engines.
Accreditation documents of the DTI-accredited converters/companies and the Land Transportation Office (LTO)/Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) inspection report must be attached.
New LPG-fed units must undergo inspection by the LTO/MVIS, and the LTO Inspection Report must be attached to the application/petition for evaluation by the Technical Evaluation Division (TED).
No, existing LPG-fed units cannot be confirmed without the necessary LTO Inspection Report submitted to the Management Information Division (MID).
The TED evaluates and reviews the LTO Inspection Report attached to the application/petition for new LPG-fed taxi units.
The memorandum circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation, and three copies shall be filed with the UP Law Center as per Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11.
The LTFRB exercises its power to promulgate rules and regulations regarding public land-based transport.