Castillejos, Zambales – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 3, under the leadership of P/Gen. Richard A. Albano (Ret.), has awarded a Special Notice of Compliance (SNOC) to the Municipality of Castillejos for the approval of its Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP).
With this recognition, Castillejos becomes the second municipality in the Province of Zambales to receive a Notice of Compliance for an approved LPTRP. This milestone reflects the municipality’s commitment to building a safer, more organized, and more efficient public transportation system for its residents and commuters.
The initiative supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the leadership of DOTr Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez, and the guidance of LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II in assisting local government units in the development and implementation of their LPTRPs. These plans play a vital role in assessing, rationalizing, and improving existing public transport routes within local jurisdictions in line with the Public Transport Modernization Program.
Photo courtesy of LTFRB Region 3
The awarding ceremony was held at the FITS Center of the Agricultural Office in Brgy. San Juan, Castillejos. The Special Notice of Compliance was formally presented by Mr. Jude L. Laxa, OIC – Transport Development Officer II, together with Mr. Reckzis C. De Lara, Planning Officer III of LTFRB Region 3. The award was received by Vice Mayor Christian T. Esposo, joined by Municipal Administrator Gregorio B. Lappay (Ret.) and Municipal Engineer/MPDO-OIC Enrique C. Clarin.
Vice Mayor Esposo expressed the municipality’s commitment to formally adopt the approved LPTRP through the enactment of a local ordinance, ensuring its effective implementation for the benefit of commuters and transport stakeholders.
LTFRB Region 3 commends the Municipality of Castillejos for its proactive leadership and dedication to transport modernization. Through sustained collaboration between the national government and local government units, we continue to move toward a modern, safe, and commuter-centered public transportation system for all Filipinos. (LTFRB Region 3)