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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__5447

Tntroduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks to create a Land Transportation Office (LTO)
extension office in the Municipality of Brooke’s Point, Province of Palawan. The LTO
Extension Office in Brooke’s Point shall be under the supervision of the LTO Palawan
District Office. Brooke’s Point is located approximately 215 kilometers south of
Puerto Princesa City. It requires around four to five hours (4-5 hours) of travel by
land. Its neighboring municipalities are Rizal, Bataraza, and Balabac.

At present, there is only one LTO Office in the entire province of Palawan
which is located in Puerto Princesa City. In 2011, the LTO Palawan District Office
has exceeded its collection target by 7.73 percent (7.73 %). This amounted to
approximately Fifty-four Million Pesos from registration, licensing and law
enforcement fees.

According to the LTO Management Information Division (MID)-Statistics
Section, the number of newly issued licenses in Palawan reached 20,800 in 2012
while it totaled to 25, 423 in 2013. The continued increase in the number of issuances
of driver’s license and vehicle registrations in the province presents a notable
challenge to the lone LTO office. Likewise, the heavy workload denotes a slower
performance of needed services to the public.

Moreover, considering the long distance that needs to be traveled by the
Palawefios in order to secure a driver's license and have their vehicles registered is not
a walk in the park. Most of the applicants come from municipalities situated far from
the city. For instance, the distance between Balabac. the farthest municipality in
Southern Palawan, and Puerto Princesa City is approximately 357.2 kilometers which
requires approximately 12 hours of non-stop travel.


There is a huge necessity to create an LTO extension office in the municipality
of Brooke’s Point for the better performance and delivery of much needed LTO.
services to the public. It would lessen the burden of the current LTO District Office
and at the same time help the Palawefios through an easier access to a viable means of
securing land transport permits and licenses.

In order to bring LTO services closer to the Palawefios and ensure a more
efficient and effective delivery of the same, the establishment of an LTO extension
office in the municipality of Brooke's point is recommended.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly

requested,



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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5447

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BROOKE’S POINT, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) Palawan District Office, an Extension Office of the LTO
in the Municipality of Brooke’s Point, Province of Palawan.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall
immediately include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the LTO
Extension Office in the Municipality of Brooke’s Point, Province of Palawan, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Chairperson of the LTO shall issue such rules and

regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,