Upgrading San Jose City LTO to Class B Office

The Secretary of Transportation is mandated to immediately integrate the upgrading of the San Jose City LTO district office into the Department of Transportation's program.
Initial funding for the upgrade will be charged against the current year’s appropriations allocated to the existing LTO district office in San Jose City.
Subsequent funding necessary for the continuous operation of the newly upgraded Class B district office will be incorporated into the annual General Appropriations Act.

The Act will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in either the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, ensuring public awareness and formal implementation.

The Act was originally passed by the House of Representatives on February 23, 2021.
It was subsequently amended by the Senate on January 31, 2022.
The House of Representatives concurred with the Senate amendments on February 2, 2022.
The law lapsed into effect on July 1, 2022, without the signature of the President, pursuant to Article VI Section 27 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution allowing a bill to become law after 30 days if not acted upon by the President.

Initial appropriation is drawn from current year funds allocated to the existing LTO office in San Jose City.
Future required appropriations for the operation of the upgraded office will be included in subsequent General Appropriations Acts, securing ongoing financial support.

The upgrading signifies enhanced administrative capacity and service delivery expected from a Class B LTO district office.
Formal recognition through law facilitates budgetary support and institutional strengthening within the LTO structure in Nueva Ecija.