Rules on Physician Accreditation and Medical Certificates

Applicants must submit a Medical Certificate prior to issuance or renewal of a driver's license.
Certificate must confirm the applicant is physically and mentally fit to drive.
It must state that the applicant has clear eyesight, or needs corrective eyewear if not.
Applicant must have clear hearing or use appropriate hearing devices if otherwise.
Specific provisions exist for applicants with disabilities, including orthopedic impairments, post-poliomyelitis conditions, partial blindness, and speech or hearing impairments.
For professional drivers, the certificate must confirm freedom from highly contagious diseases.
The certificate must include the attending physician’s name, address, Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) number, and Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) number.
The certificate is valid only for 15 days from issuance.
Applicants bear responsibility for the authenticity and accuracy of the Medical Certificate.

Submission of forged, falsified, fraudulent, or fake Medical Certificates results in the driver’s license being put on alarm status and potential revocation.
Offenders are disqualified from obtaining a driver’s license or driving a motor vehicle for one year.
A fine of Php3,000.00 will be imposed.
Other applicable administrative and legal charges may be filed under relevant laws and penalties.

First offense: Fine of Php10,000.00.
Second offense: Fine of Php500,000.00 and six-month suspension from submitting Medical Certificates to LTO.
Third offense: Perpetual blacklisting, barring acceptance of any Medical Certificates issued by the physician.
Penalties do not preclude further administrative or criminal proceedings.

Committees on Accreditation of Physicians must submit post-audit protocols and guidelines within ten days.
These committees will conduct periodic audits of all Medical Certificates submitted by applicants.

Officials or employees violating this Order face disciplinary action per Civil Service Rules.
Prior conflicting orders, circulars, or memoranda are repealed or amended accordingly.

If any provision is declared unconstitutional or illegal, other provisions remain valid and enforceable.

The Order takes effect fifteen days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.