Press Release from DOTC

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DOTC sets aside P156M to build LTO/LTFRB offices

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communications has set aside a total of P156.09 million to either build or refurbish several offices of the Land Transportation Office and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Metro Manila and other key cities in the provinces.

Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas said the improvements will help LTO and LTFRB to further enhance the effective and efficient delivery of services to the public.

LTO buildings

DOTC allotted P117.82 million to refurbish LTO offices in key areas in the country.

The biggest of these projects is in San Fernando, Pampanga, where a new, three-storey regional office would be built, amounting to P53.34 million.

This is followed by the P27.1-million construction of a three-storey building in the LTO main office in East Avenue, Quezon City. This project includes the construction of a Record’s Room in a 1,431sq.m. floor area.

Next is the construction of a two-storey district office in Ligao City, Albay, costing P13.58 million.

In San Carlos City, Pangasinan, the DOTC has allotted P8.7 million to build a one-storey structure.

A repair and extension of a two-storey office in Imus, Cavite is also being planned to the tune of P8.1 million.

A one-storey district office in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental would also be built, costing P5 million; while P2 million was set aside to complete and repair a one-storey building in Boac, Marinduque.

LTFRB offices

DOTC is also allocating P38.27 million for the renovation and expansion of various LTFRB offices in the country.

The largest of these projects is the renovation and expansion of the LTFRB office in Davao City amounting to P8.79M.

This is followed by the P8M renovation and expansion of a two-storey building in its office in San Fernando, La Union.

Minor repair and expansion of a two-storey building in Iloilo City is being planned to the tune of P5M.

The renovation and expansion of a two-storey office in Tuguegarao is also in the pipeline at P4.98M budget.

A one-storey LTFRB building in San Fernando, Pampanga will be expanded at a cost of P4M.

In Pagadian City, DOTC is allocating P3.8 million for the completion of a one-storey building, while another P3.7M is budgeted for the completion of a two-storey building in Tacloban City.