NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 2213
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23 MAY 18 AH .-06
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Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION 
OFFICE (LTO) LOCATED IN LAS PINAS CITY INTO A REGULAR LTO 
DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Las Pinas, a highly-urbanized city within the National Capital Region, serves 
as a strategic gateway to Manila - the capital of the Philippines, the rest of Metro 
Manila, and the Southern Luzon Region. It boasts a vibrant mix of commercial 
establishments, academic institutions, and homegrown businesses. Furthermore, it is 
home to the Las Pinas - Paranaque Wetland Park, a legislated protected area, and 
the world-renowned Bamboo Organ in St. Joseph Parish Church, a recognized 
National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. With a rapidly growing population of 
over 600,000, Las Pinas stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of 
urban development, ecological preservation, and cultural heritage.
As the city continues to grow and develop, so too does the need for effective 
and efficient public services. Currently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Las 
Pinas operates as an extension office, handling driver's license applications and 
motor vehicle registrations.
This bill seeks to convert the existing LTO extension office in Las Pinas into a 
regular District Office. This upgrade will significantly enhance the capacity of the 
LTO to provide vital services to the public, streamline operations, and manage the


rising demand due to the city’s expansion. The conversion is aiigned with the LTO’s 
policy, aiming to improve public service delivery, and promote the ease of doing 
business.
By transforming the LTO extension office into a District Office, we expect an 
Improvement In service delivery speed, a decrease in application and registration 
queues, and a safer and more efficient transport environment. The bill also 
represents our commitment to enhancing and customizing public services to meet 
the distinctive requirements of Las Pinas, a first-class local government unit.
In sum, the conversion of the LTO office in Las Pinas is not merely an 
administrative upgrade but a vital step towards ensuring the continued growth and 
development of the city, catering effectively to the needs of Its constituents, and 
enhancing the overall quality of life in Las Pinas.
Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.
CYN"mIA A. VILLAR 
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
s. No. 2213
lie
23 MAY 18 All :06
RECEiVLD 3V;
Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION 
OFFICE (LTO) LOCATED IN LAS PINAS CITY INTO A REGULAR LTO 
DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. This Act shall be known as an "Act Converting the Las Plhas City 
Extension Office into a regular district office of the Land Transportation Office 
(LTO)"
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Sec. 2. The existing Las Pinas City LTO Extension Office is hereby converted
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into a regular LTO District Office.
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Sec. 3. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall
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immediately include in the Department's programs the operationalization of the
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Regular LTO District Office in Las Pinas City, the initial funding of which shall be
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charged against the current year's appropriations of the Las Pinas City LTO
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Extension Office. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued
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operation of the Regular LTO District Office shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,