Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board - Caraga Region

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐌𝐃𝐀 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

Pinangunahan nina Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Romando “Don” Artes, at MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III ang paglagda ng Memorandum of Agreement para sa pagpapatupad ng mga panuntunan hinggil sa carpooling.

Nakiisa rin sa MOA signing sina Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Undersecretary for Road Transport and Non-Infrastructure Dioscoro T. Reyes at Land Transportation Office (LTO) Executive Director Atty. Martin P. Ontog, kasama ang mga kinatawan mula sa public transport sector na nagbigay ng kanilang mga opinyon at mungkahi upang lalo pang mapabuti ang nasabing programa, na bunga ng pagtutulungan ng DOTr, LTFRB, MMDA, at LTO.

Tinalakay sa kasunduan ang planong magbigay ng special permit sa mga pribadong sasakyan upang magamit bilang shuttle services ng mga kompanya. Kabilang sa mga itinakdang panuntunan ang paglilimita ng operasyon ng bawat sasakyan sa iisang kompanya at sa mga empleyado nito; non-profit ang magiging batayan ng operasyon ng mga kalahok na sasakyan; at ang ruta ay point-to-point lamang, batay sa mga pamantayan ng LTFRB at MMDA.

Alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at sa gabay ni DOTr Secretary Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez, patuloy na sinusuportahan ng LTFRB at iba pang kaugnay na ahensya ang mga inisyatibang naglalayong magbigay ng alternatibong transportasyon para sa mga empleyado at manggagawa, at makatulong sa pag-ibsan ng epekto ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina.

𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!

The LTFRB Caraga Regional Office is looking for a 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 to join our team. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful public service, we encourage you to apply!

Interested and qualified applicants may signify their interest in writing and submit their requirements to 𝐥𝐭𝐟𝐫𝐛𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚.𝐩𝐮𝐯𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐩𝐦𝐨@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦 not later than 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

‎APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
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𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: 𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃, 𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁, 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐚𝐥

Nagsagawa ang Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), kasama ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), ng isang Joint Press Conference kaugnay ng implementasyon ng Cash Relief Assistance Program para sa mga driver, sa pangunguna ni DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, LTFRB Board Member Atty. Greg G. Pua Jr. at Atty. Carlo Murcia, Supervising Director of DICT’s Postal Regulation Division.

Tinalakay sa naturang pagpupulong ang kasalukuyang estado ng payout, kabilang ang numero ng mga benepisyaryong nabigyan na ng tulong, patuloy na beripikasyon ng mga listahan upang maiwasan ang duplication, at ang pagsasagawa ng special payouts para sa mga hindi pa nakatanggap. Ipinabatid din na magpapatuloy ang distribusyon sa mga susunod na linggo, kabilang ang rollout sa mga probinsya.

Ang inisyatibang ito ay bahagi ng patuloy na koordinasyon ng DOTr, DSWD,DICT at LTFRB upang masiguro na maayos, mabilis, at inklusibo ang pamamahagi ng tulong pinansyal sa mga driver na nangangailangan, alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at sa gabay ni Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Atty. Giovanni Lopez.

Inaanyayahan ang publiko na manatiling nakaantabay sa mga susunod pang anunsyo ukol sa iskedyul ng payout at iba pang kaugnay na impormasyon.

𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐄: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥

Bilang pakikisama sa pagtatapos ng National Women’s Month ngayong Marso, isa namang paalala mula sa Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ang muling binibigyang-diin para sa pagpapanatili ng women- and child-friendly terminal at sakayan:

1. Malinis ang lahat ng mga bahagi ng pasilidad, kabilang ang mga banyo, mga kainan, at mga boarding areas;
2. Libre ang paggamit ng banyo sa kahit anong terminal, istasyon, o stopover; may malinaw na mga signage; at hiwalay ang mga banyo ng lalaki, babae, at mga persons with disabilities;
3. Mayroong mga diaper-changing table sa mga banyo para sa mga may dalang sanggol; hiwalay pa dito ang mga lactation station;
4. May libreng wi-fi hindi lang para sa mga online transactions at entertainment (RA 11311);
5. Bawal ang paninigarilyo o paggamit ng v**e (RA 9211, RA 11900);
6. Mayroong mga upuan na nakareserve para sa mga senior citizens, persons with disabilities, at mga buntis (MC 2011-004, Republic Act No. 9442); at
7. Bawal ang anumang harassment o panliligalig (RA11313; RA 9262);
Sa pagsunod sa mga nasabing alituntunin, ginhawa ang resulta para sa biyahe ngayong Semana Santa.

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

In line with the instruction of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. to ensure the welfare of those in the public transport sector, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, held a consultation meeting for the proposed fare increase in the ride-hailing services.

LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the meeting with representatives of the Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) is the first of the series of meetings that the agency will hold to expedite the resolution of all the pending petitions for fare hike.

“We want to hear all sides in the spirit of fairness because the discussion on fare increase is a sensitive issue that does not only involve the commuters but our economy as well,” said Chairperson Mendoza.

“That’s why we held a consultation for them and we asked them to submit some documents that are needed when we in the LTFRB start the deliberation for the fare increase petition on the TNVS,” he added.

Chairperson Mendoza said the compliance of the TNVS sector in the request for documents is essential in the decision-making process on whether or not the increase is justifiable.

“So, we really hope that they will comply because if they do not. That makes it complicated for us because we will be relying solely on our own data,” he stressed.

Chairperson Mendoza earlier committed to hold a series of fare hike-related public consultation meetings as the series of oil price hikes prompted various transport groups to revive their petition for fare hike.

The last time that a fare hike was approved was in October 2023 and it was a P1 provisional increase— a decision which is seen as a middle ground since the country is still reeling from the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Since then, a number of fare hike petitions were filed before the LTFRB, the recent petitions were filed by three major transport groups in October 2024.

Chairperson Mendoza said they decided to hold separate public consultations in order to ensure healthy and organized discussions on the matter.

In the meeting held on Tuesday with TNVS, several representatives raised several concerns and requests that they want the LTFRB to look into, particularly on the aspect of commissions and long duty hours for TNVS drivers.

While there are some concerns and requests that go beyond the mandate of the LTFRB Chairperson Mendoza assured that all of them will be consolidated and will be a subject of dialogue with concerned government agencies like the Department of Labor and Employment and Office of the Solicitor General.

The next public consultation will be made with bus, taxi and jeepney stakeholders.

He said the LTFRB fully understands the concerns of those in the transport sector—the reason why the agency wants to expedite the hearing in order to come up with a decision in the soonest possible time.

“Our goal is to come up with a decision that is acceptable to everybody. If there would be fare increase, we assure that there will be a balance between the commuters’ capacity to pay and the need to attend to the concerns of those in the public transport sector,” the LTFRB Chairperson assured. #

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

In line with the instruction of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. to ensure the welfare of those in the public transport sector, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, held a consultation meeting for the proposed fare increase in the ride-hailing services.

LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the meeting with representatives of the Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) is the first of the series of meetings that the agency will hold to expedite the resolution of all the pending petitions for fare hike.

“We want to hear all sides in the spirit of fairness because the discussion on fare increase is a sensitive issue that does not only involve the commuters but our economy as well,” said Chairperson Mendoza.

“That’s why we held a consultation for them and we asked them to submit some documents that are needed when we in the LTFRB start the deliberation for the fare increase petition on the TNVS,” he added.

Chairperson Mendoza said the compliance of the TNVS sector in the request for documents is essential in the decision-making process on whether or not the increase is justifiable.

“So, we really hope that they will comply because if they do not. That makes it complicated for us because we will be relying solely on our own data,” he stressed.

Chairperson Mendoza earlier committed to hold a series of fare hike-related public consultation meetings as the series of oil price hikes prompted various transport groups to revive their petition for fare hike.

The last time that a fare hike was approved was in October 2023 and it was a P1 provisional increase— a decision which is seen as a middle ground since the country is still reeling from the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Since then, a number of fare hike petitions were filed before the LTFRB, the recent petitions were filed by three major transport groups in October 2024.

Chairperson Mendoza said they decided to hold separate public consultations in order to ensure healthy and organized discussions on the matter.

In the meeting held on Tuesday with TNVS, several representatives raised several concerns and requests that they want the LTFRB to look into, particularly on the aspect of commissions and long duty hours for TNVS drivers.

While there are some concerns and requests that go beyond the mandate of the LTFRB Chairperson Mendoza assured that all of them will be consolidated and will be a subject of dialogue with concerned government agencies like the Department of Labor and Employment and Office of the Solicitor General.

The next public consultation will be made with bus, taxi and jeepney stakeholders.

He said the LTFRB fully understands the concerns of those in the transport sector—the reason why the agency wants to expedite the hearing in order to come up with a decision in the soonest possible time.

“Our goal is to come up with a decision that is acceptable to everybody. If there would be fare increase, we assure that there will be a balance between the commuters’ capacity to pay and the need to attend to the concerns of those in the public transport sector,” the LTFRB Chairperson assured. #

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐚

Dumalo sa tanggapan ni Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II ang mga kinatawan ng Philtranco Workers Union - Association of Genuine Labor Organizations (PWU-AGLO), na pinangunahan ni Jose Jesse Olivar, presidente ng grupo, kasama sila Atty. Jaime Mirales at Mr. Eduardo Lauren, nitong ika-23 ng Pebrero 2026.

Kasama rin sina Board Member Engr. Isagani M. Victorio at Atty. Greg G. Pua Jr. sa diyalogo, kung saan pinagusapan ang mga ilang aspeto ng pagtigil ng operasyon ng Philtranco Bus Services. Nilinaw din ng mga kinatawan ng PWU-AGLO ang kanilang angulo ukol sa nasabing isyu at mga ilang mungkahi para sa pagresolba nito.

Patuloy ang ahensya, kasama ang miyembro ng LTFRB Board sa pangunguna ni Chairman Mendoza, sa pakikinig sa mga stakeholders at bigyan ng karampatang atensyon ang magkabilang panig sa isang isyu para matiyak na makatarungan at balanse ang magiging desisyon sa huli. Alinsunod ang ganitong hakbangin sa mga polisiya ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at sa pangangasiwa ni Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez.

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐂𝐎 𝐯𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡

In line with the instruction of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. to implement measures to ensure road safety, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, summoned the operator of a passenger bus that figured in a road crash in Gumaca, Quezon.

At least 25 passengers were injured in the incident and LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II wants to find out what went wrong, especially that there were reports that the driver lost control of the bus.

“We are conducting an investigation to establish the reason behind this unfortunate incident. Ito ba ay road worthiness issue, driver-related issue or other factors,” said Chairperson Mendoza.

Based on the initial report, witnesses saw the bus appeared to have lost its control along a national highway. It then rammed another vehicle before turning on its side.

The injured victims were taken to the hospital.

Chairperson Mendoza said the operator of the passenger bus was ordered to submit a written explanation on why their franchise should not be suspended or revoked over the incident.

The operator was also tasked to appear before the LTFRB for a hearing scheduled on March 13.

He said the LTFRB will monitor the progress of the payment of insurance for all the injured passengers.

Chairperson Mendoza assured a fair hearing on the incident, saying the LTFRB will immediately act on the case. #

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐 𝐣𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 ‘𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚’ 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, has issued a show cause order (SCO) against two operators of passenger jeepneys for alleged anomalies in their transport operation.

Aside from the operators, LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the drivers of the two passenger jeepneys plying the Tanauan-Calamba route were also summoned to explain the report of the “kambal-plaka” modus in line with the instruction of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. to ensure compliance with the law in the interest of safety of commuters.

“Kambal-plaka” is a fraudulent scheme involving two or more vehicles using the same license plate.

This modus is strictly prohibited and penalized based on the existing laws and rules and regulations and on the part of the LTFRB, such a scheme has no place in the operation of public utility vehicles.

“This fraudulent scheme was discussed not only in the vehicle registration but also in the application for franchise, and engaging in this illegal activity is a clear violation of the conditions set for the issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience,” said Chairperson Mendoza.

The issuance of the SCO against the two PUV operators was based on the confirmed report of the anomaly involving some PUVs in Tanauan-Calamba route.

In the SCO, the two operators were asked to explain in notarized writing why their CPCs should not be suspended or revoked for the offense, as part of the due process, or the right of the accused to be heard.

They were also ordered to attend a hearing on March 13.

Failure to attend to submit the written explanation will result in the imposition of penalties that include at least P5,000 fine and eventually the possible revocation of the CPC.

Chairperson Mendoza then warned PUV operators and drivers to refrain from engaging in such an illegal activity to avoid legal and operational troubles. #

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, met with operators of bus and other public utility vehicle (PUV) terminal within the premises of malls, and discussed facility improvements that will encourage more people to use public transportation.

LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the discussion is part of the overall transportation plan for a fast and comfortable mobility of millions of Filipinos in line with the instruction of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr.

During the meeting, Chairperson Mendoza discussed a public transportation-centered reforms that will encourage even car owners to leave their cars at home in favor of trains, buses and even jeepneys.

“Gusto nating pagandahin ang commuter experience ng ating mga mananakay para hindi na magdala ng kotse and for them to ride the public transportation instead,” said Chairperson Mendoza.

The LTFRB is currently conducting aggressive inspections of bus and PUV terminals across the country, with at least 116 terminal operators issued with show cause orders and notice of violation so far.

Recently, two operators of PUV terminals within the premises of the malls were summoned for insufficient facilities for the passengers, particularly senior citizens and PWDs.

Chairperson Mendoza said malls are now becoming integral part of the public transportation since some train stations and bus and PUV terminals are located within their premises.

“We need to improve the facilities because we can never encourage people to commute if terminals would make them uncomfortable. In the case of malls, motorists can leave their cars in mall parking areas and commute instead,” said Chairperson Mendoza.

“Public transport is not only the moving facility but also the fixed facilities. The terminal facility in malls is no longer a minor infrastructure, it is becoming essential so we are talking with them to improve this facility to enhance commuting experience,” he added.

Several operators of terminals in malls attended the meeting, shared their inputs and commit to comply with the requirements under the existing rules and regulations of the LTFRB.

Chairperson Mendoza, on the other hand, expressed optimism that all the matters and recommendations discussed will eventually translate into reality in the continuing efforts of the government to ensure the welfare of commuters. #