Proposal approved for LTFRB Bacolod satellite office transfer
As part of the commitment to serve the public better, the Bacolod City Council approved the resolution by Councilor Carl Lopez requesting the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to find a new location for their satellite office [2]. Lopez said that it is necessary to find a new location for the new office to help jeepney operators renew their franchises conveniently. Currently, operators have to travel to Iloilo for renewal. The councilor also mentioned that the satellite office in Bacolod will operate on a daily basis, based on a discussion with LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra III.
Drivers and conductors required to wear face masks
To help avoid nCoV cases in Bacolod City, all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and conductors were ordered to wear face masks at all times while on duty. Memorandum circular (MC) 2020-005 was released by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to all franchise holders to ensure compliance [3]. The MC also states that terminal operators, aside from ensuring the cleanliness of their terminals, shall also provide free face masks and sanitizer to passengers.
Violators will be fined PhP2,000 for the first offense; PhP3,000 fine for the second offense with a 60-day suspension of the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) and confiscation of “for hire” plates; and PhP5,000 for the third offense and the cancellation of the CPC.