QuestionsQuestions (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2009-006)
To establish a standing policy and guidelines on how and when operators may apply for extension of validity of expired Certificate/s of Public Convenience (CPC) for all types of services/denominations.
As a rule, applications must be filed six (6) months prior to the date of expiration of the CPC.
Only CPCs that expired within one (1) year after the expiration date may be accepted for filing as an exception.
A regular late filing penalty of PHP 500.00 per unit and per month, plus additional penalties based on vehicle type (jitneys/sedans: PHP 500.00/unit; AUVs/vans/coasters/mini buses: PHP 750.00/unit; buses/trucks: PHP 1,000.00/unit).
No. They are generally not allowed to file applications for sale and transfer and/or dropping and substitution of units within two (2) years from the date of issuance of the LTFRB decision, except for specified cases.
Allowed when: (1) the purpose is dropping phased out unit/s or in conformity with modernization standards of DOTC and the Board; (2) the unit was carnapped/stolen, with a Police Report or Certificate of non-Recovery; or (3) the unit suffered an accident resulting in destructive loss (total wreck) rendering it unserviceable.
It is effective only up to December 31, 2009; thereafter, CPC holders are enjoined to file applications within six (6) months prior to expiry.
Failure to file within the specified periods means the CPC holder is not allowed to file an application for extension of validity.
No. No Motion to Allow Late Filing of Application for Extension of Validity shall be accepted or entertained.
Yes. If the last day falls on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or non-working days when government transactions are not available, the applicant may file on the next working day without any imposable penalty.
The date of filing is when the applicant has paid the fees assessed by the Board and the Board has received the application/petition filed.
All issuances inconsistent with the Memorandum Circular are superseded and amended accordingly.
Fifteen (15) days following its publication in a newspaper of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.
No. The circular expressly limits acceptance to CPCs that expired within one (1) year after the expiration date.
It restricts sale/transfer/dropping/substitution applications within two years from the date of decision, allowing only the enumerated exceptions.
A Police Report or a Certificate of non-Recovery must be presented.
An accident causing total wreck and rendering the unit unserviceable.