THE HOUSE of Representatives on Monday approved three transportation bills, including one regulating motorcycles for hire, on third and final reading.
House Bill (HB) 1075 or the proposed Motorcycles-for-hire Act, seeks to set up a registry for motorcycles to be used for public transport and delivery services. It was approved on third reading after receiving 189 affirmative votes and no negative votes, according to the proceedings of the House, sitting in plenary session.
Two maritime measures were also approved on third reading including one which seeks to improve the competitiveness of maritime trade and another designating the Department of Transportation as the lead agency for enforcing maritime rules.
HB 10575 or the proposed International Maritime Trade Act received 189 affirmative votes, while HB 10612 or the proposed International Maritime Instruments Domestication Act of The Philippines got 192 votes. — Jaspearl Emerald G. Tan
