THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has officially transferred all responsibilities, assets, and documents from its Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office XII to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s LTFRB.
LTFRB chair Teofilo Guadiz III presided over the turnover of digital copies of franchise documents for routes under the jurisdiction of BARMM.
Among the attendees were LTFRB Board Member Atty. Mercy Jane Paras-Leynes, LTFRB Executive Director Atty. Robert Peig, LTFRB Region XII Regional Director Paterno Reynato Padua, and Atty. Paisalin Tago, Minister of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
“This day not only marks the turnover of records and responsibilities but also represents the culmination of the centuries-long dream of our brothers in the south for autonomy. We have finally reached our destiny, the goal of an autonomous region that will best express their sentiments,” Guadiz said.
BARMM MOTC Minister Paisalin Tago expressed gratitude to Guadiz for the historical achievement benefiting the BARMM.
“This is not just a turnover of documents but also a transfer of responsibility and commitment by the LTFRB. We are grateful to the LTFRB for implementing the provision of the Bangsamoro Organic Law,” he said.
According to Board Resolution No. 025, the transfer of all assets, digital records, franchises, special permits, Provisional Authority, and other relevant documents for routes under BARMM from the LTFRB RFRO 12 was deemed necessary after the BLTFRB was granted authority to oversee franchise areas within its jurisdiction.