Policy for expeditious CPC resolution
- The circular sets rules for the expeditious and judicious resolution of applications for certificates of public convenience (CPCs).
- It establishes a filing requirement limiting the content of CPC applications to reduce processing complexity.
Core rule: one route/line or one starting point
- The circular requires that no CPC application shall contain more than one specific line or route and starting point.
- From its effectivity onward, all CPC applications must comply with the single-route/line-or-starting-point limitation.
- The rule applies to all types of public services under the LTFRB’s jurisdiction.
Bus and jeepney CPC applications
- CPC applications for bus services must contain only one specific line or route.
- CPC applications for jeepney services must contain only one specific line or route.
- Each bus or jeepney CPC application must be structured so it does not include more than the one specific line/route required.
Other transportation services CPC applications
- CPC applications for other types of transportation services must contain only one starting point or origin.
- The “one starting point or origin” requirement limits the application content for these services under the LTFRB’s jurisdiction.
- Applications for other types of services must not be structured to include more than the one starting point/origin.
Effectivity and repealing clause
- The circular applies immediately upon effectivity.
- The circular repeals any circular inconsistent with its one line/route and starting point filing rule.