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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 2590

wee Introduced by: Representative Gil “Kabarangay Jr.” A. Acosta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was filed in the 17" Congress as House Bill No. 4051. This
bill seeks to establish an extension or satellite office of the Land Transportation
Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Puerto Princesa City,
Province of Palawan.

This proposed measure aims to address the needs of the people of
Palawan in relation to all public transport franchising and regulatory related
transactions which are presently being provided by the LTFRB Region IV
Office in Lipa City, Batangas which is situated far from Puerto Princesa City.

Over time , Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, is among the key areas and
one the fastest growing cities in the Philippines, aside from being a top tourist
destination in the country. Puerto Princesa City and the Province of
Palawan’s dramatic population growth were brought about by the influx of
people from different provinces that chose to establish their residence and
start a business in Puerto Princesa City and the Province of Palawan. As
Puerto Princesa City continues to exhibit economic and industrial growth,
more and more people are attracted to find better opportunities in this
booming city.

The establishment of an extension office of the LTFRB in Puerto
Princesa City, Palawan will make it more convenient for the people of
Palawan to transact with LTFRB and bring closer to the people the
delivery of government services related to public land transportation
franchising and regulation.

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In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _258°

ae Introduced by: Representative Gil “Kabarangay Jr.” A. Acosta

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL LAND
TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD IN
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION. |. There is hereby established an extension office under the
supervision of the Regional Land Franchising and Regulatory Board
Region IV in Puerto Princesa City, Province of Palawan.

SEC. 2. The Regional Land Franchising and Regulatory Board
Regional Office, in coordination with City Government of Puerto Princesa
and the Provincial Government of Palawan, is hereby authorized to assist in
the establishment and maintenance of such facilities and equipment as may
be necessary to implement the intents and purpose of this Act. For this
purpose, the Regional Land Franchising and Regulatory Board Region IV
shall formulate such operating guidelines as shall be recommended by the
Department of Transportation for proper implementation of the prescribed
tules and regulations governing proceedings with any aspect involving

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public land transportation services in the Province of Palawan.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Transportation shall include in its
program. the funding requirements for the establishment and
operationalization of the extension office of the Regional Land Franchising
and Regulatory Board Office in the Province of Palawan.

SEC. 6. This Act take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

i Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,