Law Summary
Exemption for Government-employed Professionals
- Professionals working exclusively in government service are exempt from paying the professional tax.
Acceptance of Medical Certificates Without PTR by LTO
- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will accept medical certificates issued by government physicians even if these certificates do not bear the Professional Tax Receipt (PTR).
- This policy is pursuant to the exemption provided for government-employed professionals.
Supersession of Conflicting Orders
- Any prior orders or memoranda that conflict with this policy are deemed superseded.
Implementation and Compliance
- All LTO Licensing Centers and District Offices are directed to strictly implement and comply with this memorandum.
- This memorandum was adopted on July 16, 2009, and signed by Assistant Secretary Arturo C. Lomibao.