Transportation Organizations

TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATIONS
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION
The operation of the vast network of

transportation services in the Philippines is
carried out by a variety of organizations. Each
has a special function to perform and serves to
create a network of individuals who, working
together, furnish the transportation systems and
services that presently exist. The following
sections will describe some of the organizations
and associations involved in transportation. The
list is illustrative only and is intended to show the
wide range of organizations active in the
transportation field.
The following seven categories, described briefly in the
sections that follow, outline the basic purposes and functions
that these organizations serve:
1. Private companies that are available for hire to transport

people and goods.
2. Regulatory agencies that monitor the behavior of

transportation companies in areas such as pricing of
services and safety.
3. Federal agencies such as the Department of

Transportation and the Department of Commerce, which,
as part of the executive branch, are responsible for
carrying out legislation dealing with transportation at the
national level.
4. State and local agencies and authorities responsible
for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance
of transportation facilities such as roads and airports.
5. Trade associations, each of which represents the

interests of a particular transportation activity, such as
railroads or intercity buses, and which serve these
groups by furnishing data and information, by
representing them at congressional hearings, and by
furnishing a means for discussing mutual concerns.
6. Professional societies composed of individuals who may be
employed by any of the transportation organizations but who have a
common professional bond and benefit from meeting with
colleagues at national conventions or in specialized committees to
share the results of their work, learn about the experience of others,
and advance the profession through specialized committee
activities.
7. Organizations of transportation users who wish to influence the

legislative process and furnish its members with useful travel
information. Other means of exchanging information about
transportation include professional and research journals, reports
and studies, and university research and training programs.
Private Transportation Companies
Transportation by water, air, rail, highway, or

pipeline is furnished either privately or on a for-
hire basis. Private transportation (such as
automobiles or company-owned trucks) must
conform to safety and traffic regulations. For-hire
transportation (regulated until recently by the
government) is classified as common carriers
(available to any user), contract carriers
(available by contract to particular market
segments), and exempt (for-hire carriers that are
exempt from regulation).
Examples of Private Transportation Companies
• Baliwag Transit Inc.- a major bus company with
operations mainly from and to Manila, Bulacan, Nueva
Ecija, Pampanga and Tarlac.
• Five Star Bus Company and Victory Liner
Philippine Airlines - a trade name of PAL Holdings, Inc.,

also known historically as Philippine Air Lines, is the flag
carrier of the Philippines.
2GO Travel - notable shipping company.

Regulatory Agencies
THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO)
The LTO promotes the safety and comfort of the

traveling public with respect to motor vehicles. The LTO is
also tasked with collecting various fees from the registration
of motor vehicles, the issuance of licenses to qualified motor
vehicle drivers, the collection of fines and penalties for motor
vehicle related infractions, and the issuance of motor vehicle
license plates.
Regulatory Agencies
THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD (PCG)
The PCG is an armed and uniformed service

primarily tasked with enforcing all applicable laws
within the Philippine waters, conducting maritime
security operations, safeguarding of life and property
at sea and protecting the marine environment and
resources.
Regulatory Agencies
THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND
REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB)
The LTFRB was created by virtue of an Executive

order issued on June 19, 1987, with the goal of simplifying the
land transportation industry franchising system. Since the
creation of the LTFRB, the issuance of franchises for land
transport operators has become more stringent, resulting in
higher safety standards for land travel. Technical evaluation
staff ensure that operating and safety standards of commercial
and private vehicles are observed, prior to the issuance of
operating franchises.
• Department of Transportation - is the executive
department of the Philippine government responsible
for the maintenance and expansion of viable,
efficient, and dependable transportation systems as
effective instruments for national recovery and
economic progress. It is responsible for the country's
land, air, and sea communications infrastructure.
• Department of Transportation and Communications
(DOTC)

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TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATIONS

The operation of the vast network of

1. Private companies that are available for hire to transport

2. Regulatory agencies that monitor the behavior of

3. Federal agencies such as the Department of

5. Trade associations, each of which represents the

7. Organizations of transportation users who wish to influence the

Transportation by water, air, rail, highway, or

Philippine Airlines - a trade name of PAL Holdings, Inc.,

2GO Travel - notable shipping company.

THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO)

The LTO promotes the safety and comfort of the

The PCG is an armed and uniformed service

The LTFRB was created by virtue of an Executive

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