Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. 10392 
Introduced by Representative KHYMER ADAN T. OLASO 
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Establishing a district land transportation office at Zamboanga Economic Zone 
and Freeport Authority (Ecozone) serves several critical purposes and addresses 
specific needs. Firstly, the establishment ensures accessibility and convenience 
for businesses and individuals operating within the ecozone. By having a 
dedicated office within the ecozone, stakeholders can easily handle 
administrative and regulatory matters related to transportation without the need 
to travel outside the area. 
Secondly, a district land transportation office can offer a broader range of 
specialized services tailored to the unique needs of businesses and individuals 
within the ecozone. This may include expedited processing of permits, licenses, 
and regulatory compliance related to transportation activities. Moreover, 
regulatory and administrative processes can be streamlined and optimized 
specifically for the businesses and transportation activities within the ecozone, 
leading to more efficient operations, reduced bureaucratic hurdles, and faster 
turnaround times for transportation-related matters. 
Additionally, the presence of a district land transportation office within the 
ecozone signals a commitment to supporting and promoting economic growth 
and development in the area. It demonstrates the government's responsiveness to 
the needs of businesses operating within the ecozone and facilitates smoother 
logistics and transportation operations, which are essential for economic 
productivity and competitiveness. 
Finally, while a land transportation extension office may focus primarily on 
certain aspects of transportation regulation and oversight, a district and 
transportation office can provide more comprehensive oversight of transportation 
activities within the ecozone. This includes monitoring compliance with 
transportation regulations, addressing safety concerns, and coordinating with 
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relevant stakeholders to ensure the smooth functioning of transportation 
infrastructure and services within the ecozone. 
In summary, establishing a district land transportation office at Zamboanga 
Economic Zone and Freeport Authority enhances accessibility and convenience, 
promotes economic growth, and ensures comprehensive oversight of 
transportation activities within the ecozone. 
As such, approval of this bill is urgently sought. 
KHYMER ADAN T. OLASO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. 10392 
Introduced by Representative KHYMER ADAN T. OLASO 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND 
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) LOCATED IN ZAMBOANGA 
ECONOMIC ZONE AND FREEPORT AUTHORITY 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 Zamboanga 
Economic Zone and Freeport Authority Extension Office Into a Regular District 
Office of the Land Transportation Authority (LTO)”. 
SECTION 2. The existing Zamboanga Economic Zone and Freeport Authority 
LTO Extension Office is hereby converted into a regular LTO District Office. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall 
immediately include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the 
Regular LTO Office in the Zamboanga Economic Zone and Freeport Authority, 
the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s 
appropriations of the Zamboanga Economic Zone and Freeport Authority LTO 
Extension Office. 
Thereafter, such sums, as may be necessary for the continued operation of the 
Regular LTO District Office, shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever 
comes earlier. 
Approved,