Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. 2052 
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Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CARI 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The City of Baybay is a rapidly growing urban center in the province of Leyte. Located on 
the west coast of the province, it serves as an integral link between key cities within the island and 
its neighboring province, Southern Leyte. Baybay City is the second-largest city in the province 
in terms of land area and is comprised of 92 barangays that are a mix of urban and rural 
communities. As of 2021, the city recorded a population of 125,347 individuals, 33,788 families, 
and 297,035 domestic tourists as of 2023.  
At present, there is only one existing LTFRB office in the Province of Leyte, situated in 
the Municipality of Palo, more than eighty (80) kilometers away from Baybay City. This distance 
poses logistical and financial challenges for both operators and commuters who wish to avail 
themselves of the services of the LTFRB.  
The establishment of an LTFRB office in the City of Baybay will make it more accessible 
for residents and land transport operators to secure permits, franchises, and other services. In 
addition, this will also improve the agency’s regulatory oversight, further ensuring compliance and 
safety standards. Moreover, another local office will decongest the workload of the existing office, 
streamlining processes that boost transport, trade, and economic activities in a rapidly growing 
city. 
Given the city’s strategic role as a transportation and economic hub, this initiative seeks to 
accommodate the growing population, vehicle ownership, and transportation demands to ensure 
accessible and efficient service delivery for all stakeholders.  
This measure was previously filed in the 19th Congress by the undersigned and was referred 
to the House Committee on Transportation on 01-28-2025. 
Given the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
CARL NICOLAS C. CARI 
Representative 
Fifth District of Leyte 
July 16, 2025
6:23 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. 2052 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CARI 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL LAND 
TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD IN BAYBAY 
CITY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
ARTICLE 1 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established an extension office under the supervision of the 
Regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region VIII in Baybay City, 
Province of Leyte. 
SECTION 2. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional 
Office, in coordination with the City Government of Baybay and the Provincial Government of 
Leyte, is hereby authorized to assist in the establishment and maintenance of such facilities and 
equipment as may be necessary to implement the intent and purpose of this Act. For this purpose, 
the Regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region VIII shall formulate 
such operating guidelines as shall be recommended by the Department of Transportation for the 
proper implementation of the prescribed rules and regulations governing proceedings with any 
aspect involving public land transportation services in the Province of Leyte. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall include in the Department’s program 
the funding requirements for the establishment and operationalization of the extension office of 
the Regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Office in the Province of 
Leyte. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
APPROVED,