Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No.  10808 
Introduced by HONORABLE MARCELINO C. LIBANAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The province of Eastern Samar, particularly its northern municipalities, has seen a 
significant increase in the number of vehicles, both private and public, as economic activities in 
the region continue to grow. However, the absence of an LTO office in this part of the province 
poses challenges to the motoring public. Currently, residents from northern Eastern Samar must 
travel considerable distances to access LTO services, often leading to inconvenience, additional 
expenses, and delays in the processing of essential documents such as vehicle registration, 
licensing, and other related services. 
Establishing an LTO extension office in Dolores will bring essential services closer to the 
motoring public in the northern towns of Eastern Samar, including Dolores, Maslog, Oras, San 
Policarpo, Arteche, Jipapad, and nearby municipalities. This will reduce the time and cost 
associated with traveling to distant LTO offices, making it more convenient for residents to comply 
with transportation regulations. 
The proposed LTO extension office will enhance the efficiency of service delivery by 
providing a local facility where residents can quickly and easily access services such as vehicle 
registration, driver’s license issuance and renewal, and the processing of other transportation-
related documents. 
The establishment of an LTO extension office will support the growth of local businesses 
by streamlining the registration and licensing processes for vehicles used in commerce, agriculture, 
and other industries. This will contribute to the overall economic development of the northern 
towns of Eastern Samar. 
With an accessible LTO office in Dolores, residents will find it easier to comply with 
transportation laws and regulations, such as timely vehicle registration and driver’s license 
renewal. This will help reduce the number of unregistered vehicles and unlicensed drivers on the 
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road, contributing to improved road safety in the region. The LTO extension office will also serve 
as a hub for road safety awareness and education programs, helping to instill a culture of safety 
among motorists in the northern part of the province. 
Thus, by establishing an LTO extension office in Dolores, the demand on existing LTO 
offices in other parts of Eastern Samar will be alleviated. This will reduce congestion and improve 
service delivery in those offices, benefiting the motoring public across the province. 
The establishment of a Land Transportation Office (LTO) extension office in Dolores, 
Eastern Samar, is a critical infrastructure development that will greatly benefit the motoring public 
in the northern towns of the province and neighboring areas. It will provide more accessible and 
efficient services, support local economic growth, enhance compliance with transportation 
regulations, and contribute to road safety. The passage of this bill is essential to address the 
growing needs of the community and to promote the welfare of the residents in Eastern Samar. 
MARCELINO C. LIBANAN 
Representative 
4Ps Partylist 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No.  10808 
Introduced by HONORABLE MARCELINO C. LIBANAN 
ACT 
 ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION 
OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DOLORES, IN THE PROVINCE OF 
EASTERN SAMAR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department Land 
Transportation (DOTr) an Extension Office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the 
Municipality of Dolores, Province of Eastern Samar. 
SECTION 2. LTO Extension Office shall cater the twenty-two (22) municipalities in the Province 
of Eastern Samar especially those that are located in the northern part of the province. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of the Transportation shall immediately include in 
the Department’s program of the operationalization of the LTO Extension Office in the 
Municipality of Dolores, Province of Eastern Samar, the funding of which shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act (GAA). 
SECTION 4. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall issue such rules and 
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose this Act. 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette 
or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,