Title
Provisional Authority for Extension of CPC Validity
Law
Ltfrb Memorandum Circular No. 98-025
Decision Date
Sep 7, 1998
The LTFRB mandates the issuance of Provisional Authorities to ensure uninterrupted transportation services while applications for extending the validity of expiring or expired Certificates of Public Convenience are processed, contingent upon the payment of a filing fee.
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Payment and Processing of Provisional Authority

  • A filing fee of PHP 220.00 must be paid before issuance of the Provisional Authority.
  • The PA is reflected by stamping approval on the face of the CPC that is subject to extension.
  • This stamped CPC serves as the Provisional Authority, legally authorizing continued service operation while the extension application is pending.

Scope and Effectivity

  • The Provisional Authority covers operation of the exact type of transportation services originally authorized under the expiring or expired CPC.
  • This Memorandum Circular takes immediate effect upon adoption.

Legal Significance and Authority

  • The measure ensures uninterrupted public transportation service pending administrative resolution.
  • The LTFRB Chairman and Board Members officially adopted and signed the circular, conferring administrative legitimacy.
  • Provisional Authorities are administratively issued by the LTFRB and its regional offices nationwide, consistent with the country's administrative regional organization.

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