Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOSUE BILL NO:_5623

Introduced by ANGKLA PARTY- LIST REP. JESULITO A. MANALO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL OFFICE OF THE
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) INSIDE OR ADJACENT TO THE MAIN
OFFICES OF THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION
(POEA) AND OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION (OWWA)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 2016, the cumulative cash remittances from our Overseas Filipino Workers
amounted to almost $27 Billion. They fuel our economy through these remittances.
For this reason, they are sometimes called as one of our country’s modern day
heroes.

Taking into account their pivotal role in the nation’s fiscal development, it is
only fair for us to implement projects that will give comfort and convenience to our
modern day heroes. In this case, it is viewed that establishment of Driver's License
Renewal Offices (DLRO) in or adjacent to the POEA and OWWA main offices will
provide a big help for our OFWs. Considering that our OFWs generally transact with
both POEA an OWWA for many of their employment ~ related requirements and
benefits, they necessarily frequent these offices. It will then give our OFWs so much
time if these offices house or have nearby LTO Driver's License Renewal Office that
can provide them a quicker opportunity to have their drivers licenses renewed.

Thus, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ITO A. MANALO

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOSUE BILL NO:_5623

Introduced by ANGKLA PARTY- LIST REP. JESULITO A. MANALO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL OFFICE OF THE
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) INSIDE OR ADJACENT TO THE MAIN
OFFICES OF THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION
(POEA) AND OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION (OWWA)

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. _ Declaration of Policy — It is a known policy of the State that fast
and quality government services are provided much closer to the people, including
our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Towards this end, the State ensures the
expeditious renewal and application of driver’s license to our OFWs are made
available

Section 2 There shall be established under the supervision of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) Main Office in Quezon City, a Driver's License Renewal
Office inside or adjacent to the (1) Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
(POEA) at Mandaluyong City and (2) Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
(Ow) at Pasay City

Section 3. _ The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the
Department's programs the operationalization of said LTO Driver's License Renewal
Office, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Section 4. The Chairperson of the LTO shall issue such rules, and
regulations as_may be necessary to carry out the purpose and objective of this Act

Section 5. Separability Clause - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act
is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.


Section 6. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders,
proclamation and administrative regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section7. — Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect immediately after

its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation or in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,