Purpose and operative requirement
- Applicants for franchises to operate tourist buses must furnish the Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines (PBOAP) and the Philippine Association of Tourist Transport Operators (PATTO) with copies of their applications.
- Applicants must furnish PBOAP at Rm. 313, Anita Bldg., 1300 Quezon Avenue cor. Timog Avenue, Quezon City.
- Applicants must furnish PATTO at Suite 403 Morning Star Travel Center, Pedro Gil corner J. Bocobo Sts., Malate, Metro Manila.
- Applicants must furnish a copy each of their applications that are filed with the Board.
Scope of coverage
- The circular applies to applicants for franchises to operate tourist buses.
- The furnishing requirement covers applications that are filed with the Board for tourist bus franchise purposes.
Implementation mechanics
- Applicants must provide the required copies to both associations—PBOAP and PATTO—using the stated postal addresses.
- Applicants must ensure the copy furnishing is tied to the applications they file with the Board, with a copy each to each association.