Law Summary

Purpose and Background

• Explanation: This Memorandum Circular (MC) was issued to facilitate the issuance of Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC) for certain routes in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) as part of the PUJ Colorum Legalization Program.
• Key Definitions:
  • Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC): A legal authorization allowing operators to provide public transportation services.
  • PUJ Colorum Legalization Program: A government initiative aimed at legalizing previously unauthorized public utility vehicles (PUVs).
• Cross-References: The MC references MC 2006-072 and a Department Memorandum dated June 8, 2007.

Approved Routes and Units

• Explanation: The MC lists specific routes within CAR that are eligible for CPC applications along with the number of units permitted for each route.
• Important Requirements:
  • Applications for CPC must be filed for the following routes:
    • Baugan, Baculangan Sur to Abatan via Cayapas (3 units)
    • Bontoc to Mainit (2 units)
    • Bana-ao to Tadian (2 units)
    • Pangweo Besao to Bontoc via Laylaya, Bana-ao, Catengan, and Bunga (8 units)
    • Bana-ao Tadian to Mankayan (4 units)
• Key Details:
  • Total of 19 units across the approved routes.

Publication and Application Process

• Explanation: The MC mandates the Regional Director to ensure proper dissemination of information regarding the acceptance of CPC applications.
• Important Procedures:
  • Publication of the acceptance of applications must be done in newspapers of general circulation within the region.
  • The acceptance of applications will be effective 15 days after the publication.
• Timeframes:
  • Publication and commencement of application acceptance: 15 days post-publication.

Supersession of Previous Issuances

• Explanation: This MC supersedes any previous issuances that are inconsistent with its provisions.
• Key Details:
  • All prior regulations or issuances that contradict this MC are amended accordingly.

Effectivity

• Explanation: The MC takes effect following its publication.
• Timeframes:
  • Effective 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Key Takeaways

• The LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2010-029 enables the filing of CPC applications for specific routes in CAR as part of the PUJ Colorum Legalization Program, with a total of 19 units approved.
• Applications will be accepted 15 days after the publication of the MC, which must be carried out in widely circulated newspapers.
• This MC supersedes conflicting previous issuances and emphasizes transparency in the process.