Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4597

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to formally convert Iloilo Licensing Center of the Land Transportation
Office Region VI in lloilo City into a Regular Licensing Center

It is the policy of the State to have an efficient and reliable transportation services as it
serves as a vital support system to national development. Having that in mind, it is necessary that
we enhance our agencies in order to adapt to the growing complexity of the transportation sector.

In this case, Iloilo Licensing Center has been a major provider of highly qualified drivers
for a very long time in the City and Province of Iloilo as it caters to more than 447,992 citizens
from the city and a total of 1,347,514 including those from the province (PSA,2015). The services
it provides is evidently manifested in the issuance of drivers’ licenses but moreover, it also serves
other road users by allowing qualified and safety-oriented drivers in Region VI

The Iloilo Licensing Center has continually complied with the provisions of Republic Act
No. 9485 otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007. It was also certified ISO 9001:2000
with its effective implementation of the Quality Management System for the Driver's Licensing
Process. However, due to the absence of plantilla positions for the licensing center, the said ISO
certification was discontinued

The current workforce of LTO Hoilo Licensing Center consists of only 11 regular personnel
who were transferred from other district offices to other district offices to the licensing center,
assisted by 4 job-order staff with no employer-employce relationship with the organization. In
consonance with the President’s desire to put an end to contractualization, the conversion of the
Hoilo Licensing Center into a Class “A” Licensing Center will consequently create 25 plantilla
positions, which would result into an increase in employment, particularly in my Congressional
District and ultimately, a more effective public Service in the Region.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

JULPENNE “JAM” L. BARONDA
Representative
Lone District of Hoilo City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_4597

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT CONVERTING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE REGION VI OF
ILOILO CITY INTO A REGULAR LICENSING CENTER TO BE KNOWN AS THE
ILOILO CITY LICENSING CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines duly assembled:

Section 1. Conversion into a Regular Licensing Center. ~ The Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Licensing Center in Iloilo City is hereby converted into a Regular Licensing Center to be known
as the Hloilo City Licensing Center.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall
immediately include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the Hoilo City
Licensing Center the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s
appropriation of the LTO Region VI of Hoilo City. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for
the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 8. Effectivity.— This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,