LTFRB Overview and Functions

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)

• The LTFRB is responsible for promulgating, administering, enforcing, and monitoring compliance with policies, laws, and regulations of public land transportation services.
• The LTFRB is tasked with regulating public land transportation services, ensuring safety, efficiency, and affordability.
• This includes issuing franchises, regulating rates and fare structures, enforcing rules, monitoring, imposing sanctions, and promoting public transport development.

Table of Contents

• Organizational Structure
• Powers and Functions
• Positions and Qualifications
• Ranks and Insignia
• Recruitment Process
• Attrition System
• Disciplinary System
• Other relevant matters on the assigned agencies

Organizational Chart

• The LTFRB has an Office of the Chairman and Board Members.
• There is an Office of the Executive Director.
• The divisions under the Executive Director are: Administrative, Financial & Management, Technical, Franchise Planning & Monitoring, Information Systems Management, and Legal.
• Regional Franchising and Regulatory Offices (13)

Power and Function

• The LTFRB is responsible for ensuring proper operation of vehicles, compliance with franchise conditions, and adherence to rules for drivers and operators.
• The LTFRB is responsible for safe, efficient, and affordable transport services.

Key Powers and Functions

• Issuing Franchises (Buses, Jeepneys, Taxis, etc.) for public use
• Regulating Rates and Fare Structures, ensuring they are reasonable and justifiable, and reviewing/adjusting them periodically
• Enforcing rules related to vehicle safety and proper operation and compliance with franchise conditions.
• Ensuring adherence of drivers and operators to agency rules.
• Monitoring performance and safety of public transport vehicles.
• Imposing fines, suspending, or revoking licenses for violations of regulations.
• Promoting public transport development and the modernization of the public transportation system.

Positions and Qualifications

• The LTFRB offers various positions with specific qualifications.
• Examples include Administrative Aide IV, Communications Development Officer III, Community Affairs Officer, GIS Specialist (Engineer II), Project Development Officer II, and Project Evaluation Officer II.
• The qualifications for each position include specific educational degrees, years of relevant experience, and training requirements.

Recruitment Process

• The recruitment process follows a structured procedure.
• It begins with job vacancy announcements.
• Applicants submit applications.
• A screening process then shortlists suitable candidates.
• This process ends with examinations, interviews, and final selection/onboarding.

Initial Requirements for Applications

• A list of required documents includes:
  • PDS
  • Letter of Intent
  • Civil Service Eligibility
  • Academic Records
  • Relevant training certificates (if applicable)
  • NBI clearance
  • Barangay clearance
  • Police clearance
  • Medical certificate

Examination-Specific and Training-Specific Requirements

• Valid requirements (examination, permits, etc.)
• Training requirements
• Agreement
• Updated resume
• Proof of vaccination
• Medical clearance

Attrition System

• The attrition system comprises natural and disciplinary attrition.
• Natural Attrition includes:
  • Compulsory Retirement (65 years old or older).
  • Voluntary Retirement (60 years old or older, meeting government requirements)
  • Resignation (with 30-day notice)
  • Death or Permanent Disability.
• Disciplinary Attrition includes: Termination or Dismissal due to misconduct, inefficiency, or violation of laws, proven cases of corruption or abuse of authority, and non-renewal of employment contracts for temporary or contractual staff.

Disciplinary System

• The LTFRB employs a disciplinary system based on the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019), the Code of Conduct, and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713).
• There are different categories of offenses with corresponding penalties:
  • Grave offenses, punishable by dismissal or heavy penalties.
  • Less grave offenses, punishable by suspension or fines.
  • Light offenses punishable by reprimand or short suspensions.

Other Relevant Information

• The LTFRB ensures only authorized operators operate public vehicles.
• The agency oversees ride-sharing services.
• The agency's official seal is a circular design, typically in blue and white, with the words "Republic of the Philippines" and the LTFRB's name on the outer circle. It may include a central emblem with transportation-related symbols.