Reinstatement of Previous Regulations on Tourist Rent-a-Car Markings
- LTFRB reinstated the effectivity of Memorandum Circular 2004-011 dated May 26, 2004
- This circular amended Memorandum Circular 2003-011 concerning the reclassification of Tourist Transport Services
- Specifically, for Tourist Rent-a-Car Transport Service, the circular mandated that these vehicles must have no body markings
Supremacy and Effectivity of the New Exemption Circular
- The 2005 exemption circular supersedes any previous orders or issuances that are inconsistent with its provisions
- It takes effect immediately upon issuance on November 18, 2005
Issuance and Authority
- The memorandum circular was issued and signed by the Chairperson, Maria Elena H. Bautista
- It was also signed by Board Members Gerardo A. Pinili and Ma. Ellen Dirige-Cabatu
- The issuance reflects LTFRB's authority to regulate public utility and tourist transport services in the Philippines