QuestionsQuestions (BSP Circular No. 878)
It requires applicants for franchises to operate tourist buses to furnish copies of their applications to specific associations (PBOAP and PATTO) as part of the application process with the LTFRB.
The Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines (PBOAP) and the Philippine Association of Tourist Transport Operators (PATTO).
Applicants must furnish PBOAP and PATTO with a copy each of their applications filed with the Board.
Rm. 313, Anita Bldg., 1300 Quezon Avenue cor. Timog Avenue, Quezon City.
Suite 403 Morning Star Travel Center, Pedro Gil corner J. Bocobo Sts., Malate, Metro Manila.
It states: “Effective immediately,” adopted on June 07, 1995.
It refers to the LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board), since the memorandum circular is issued by the LTFRB.
While the circular does not expressly state sanctions in the text provided, the requirement suggests non-compliance may affect the proper processing of the application or could be treated as a deficiency/ground for non-acceptance depending on LTFRB procedures.
It ensures the identified industry associations receive the application information, likely to facilitate comment, participation, or representation in the regulatory process.
Specifically to applicants for franchises to operate tourist buses.
It indicates the applications (copies) should be sent to the stated postal addresses, i.e., through mailing or postal delivery to those offices.
At least two copies total—one copy each for PBOAP and PATTO.
It shows “Adopted: 07 June 1995” and includes signatures of Dante M. Lantin (Chairman) and Nabor C. Gaviola (Member).
It indicates the memorandum circular was published/reported in the NAR for that volume and issue, helping locate the administrative issuance in official compilations.
The circular requires applicants to furnish copies of their applications filed with the Board; thus, compliance must occur in connection with (and at minimum contemporaneously with) the filing of the application with the LTFRB.