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Truck ban schedule in Manila: When, Where & Alternative Routes

Updated Aug 16, 2022 | Same topic: Survive driving in the Philippines

While we’ve previously said that trucks function as the lifeblood of any country’s economy, they've also contributed much to the congestion of Metro Manila’s roads.

To regulate their presence and help ease traffic, the Philippine Truck Ban Ordinance was implemented back in the 70s. Since then, the regulation has undergone changes, especially following a study conducted by the University of Asia and the Pacific warning of economic losses if trucks continued to be stranded outside Manila for the entire day. Amendments allowed trucks to use specific roads, helping free up space in the ports, where tons and tons of cargo were piling up and perishable items were in danger of spoiling.

Imagine adding cargo trucks in the mix during rush hour on EDSA.

As the Truck Ban Ordinance is still in effect to this day, this article from  Philkotse.com  will help you learn more about the prevailing  Truck ban in Manila.

1. The Uniform Light Truck Ban in Manila

First, let's get to know the MMDA's Uniform Light Truck Ban, or ULTB. 

Types of vehicles covered by the ULTB

The Philippine truck ban weight limit is set for motor vehicles that have a gross capacity of 4500 kilograms or below, and/or those with six or more tires. This is regardless of whether the vehicle has an open or enclosed payload area.

Here's a textbook example of a light truck

Coverage and duration of the ULTB

All light trucks, regardless of use as commercial vehicles or not, are:

• Not allowed to pass along EDSA, from North Avenue in Quezon City to Magallanes in Makati City, between 5 AM and 9 PM, Mondays to Saturdays. This is in effect for both northbound and southbound routes. No prohibition is enforced on Sundays and holidays.
• Not allowed along Shaw Boulevard between Mandaluyong City and Pasig City, between 6 AM and 10 AM and between 5 PM and 10 PM, Monday to Saturdays. No prohibition is enforced on Sundays and holidays.
• Not allowed in Parañaque between 6 AM and 9 AM, and between 4 PM and 8 PM.

Window hours during the ban

Light trucks can use Shaw Boulevard and EDSA during the hours not covered by the ban.

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The impact of the truck ban

Are light trucks still covered by the UVVRP a.k.a. coding?

Yes, the provisions of the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program under MMDA Regulation No. 96-005, Series of 1996 and its amendments will still apply to all light trucks.

Philippine truck ban law: Penalties for the ULTB violation

Drivers who have violated the ULTB will be fined PhP 2,000, on top of other violations that they may have committed. The license of any driver who has been apprehended a total of three (3) times shall be recommended for suspension by the MMDA, for a period of one (1) year.

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Exempted vehicles from the ULTB

Not all light trucks, however, are covered by the ban. Notable exceptions are:

• Any light truck registered under the name of any government agency, government office, or unit, including those from the Philippine National Police, and any branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
• Emergency vehicles such as, but not limited to, ambulances and firetrucks.
• Vehicles granted by an exemption by the MMDA. (in certain reasonable situations)
• Light trucks carrying perishable goods, only if they apply for, and manage to secure, an exemption from the MMDA.

2. Cargo Truck Ban Ordinance

Cargo trucks are defined as vehicles intended for carrying cargo. The license plates they use fall under the following classifications: S, T, TC, TH, TRLB, HHB, and TRJ. Vans, tankers, and other delivery vehicles with a gross capacity of more than 4500 kilograms, regardless of being empty or loaded.

Or trucks like this big boy here

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Philippine Truck ban Schedule 2019

The truck ban hours are implemented in these areas:

• Ortigas Business District, Pasig City
• Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Makati District Business
• España Street through Quezon Ave., from Echague St. to the intersection of West and South Ave.

Truck ban hours are enforced between 6 AM and 10 AM, and between 5 PM and 10 PM, Mondays to Saturdays, except on Sundays and holidays.

• Claro M. Recto Ave., from Legarda St. to Del Pan St.

• President Quirino Ave., from South Superhighway to Roxas Blvd.

• P. Burgos St. through Ayala Blvd., Legarda St., Magsayasay Blvd. and Aurora Blvd., from Roxas Blvd. to Boston St.

• E. Rodriguez Ave., through Bonifacio Ave. from Welcome Rotonda to Shoe Ave.

• South Superhighway through Nagtahan Bridge and Alfonso Mendoza St. from EDSA to Dimasalang St.
• Taft Ave. through Quirino Ave. from Redemptorist St. to Plaza Lawton, to include McArthur, Quezon and Jones Bridges

• Bonifacio Drive through Roxas Blvd. and NAIA Road to Aduana St. to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport

• Rizal Avenue through Rizal Avenue Extension from Carriedo St. to the Bonifacio Monument

• Reina Regente St. through Abad Santos St. from Regina Regente Bridge to Rizal Avenue Extension

Truck ban on EDSA

Trucks are completely prohibited from passing along EDSA, from Magallanes to North Avenue in Quezon City, from Monday to Saturday. The ban is not in effect on Sundays and holidays.

3. Alternate routes for cargo trucks headed for the Port Area

The ever-congested and busy Port Area in Manila

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Eastern Truck Route

• From Port Area to Marcos Highway Pier Zone travelling northward along R-10, right at Capulong towards Tayuman, straight ahead towards Gov. Forbes, left at Maria Clara, cross Dimasalang, straight ahead towards Constancia, right at Constancia, left at Laonglaan, straight towards D. Tuazon Avenue, left at Quezon Boulevard Extension, straight towards Elliptical Road, take Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, left at Aurora Boulevard, straight towards Marcos Highway.
• From Marcos Highway to Port Area Marcos Highway straight towards Aurora Boulevard, right at Katipunan, straight towards Tandang Sora, left at Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, straight towards Elliptical Road, take Quezon Boulevard Extension, straight towards West Avenue, right at West Avenue, left at Del Monte Avenue, straight towards A. Bonifacio, left A. Bonifacio Drive, right at Blumentritt, left at Aurora Boulevard, right at Dimasalang, right at Aragon Street, right at Gov. Forbes towards Tayuman and Capulong, left at R-10 heading towards the Pier Zone.

Northern Truck Route

• From Port Area to North Diversion Road From Pier Zone traveling northward along R-10, right at Capulong towards Tayuman, straight ahead towards Gov. Forbes, left at Maria Clara, left at Dimasalang, right at Blumentritt, left at A. Bonifacio then make your way to the diversion road.
• From North Diversion Road to Port Area From the north and traveling southward along A. Bonifacio Avenue, right at Blumentritt, left at Aurora Boulevard, right at Dimasalang, right at Aragon Street, right at Gov. Forbes towards Tayuman and Capulong, then left R-10 towards the Pier Zone.

Southern Truck Route

• From Port Area to South Superhighway Bonifacio Drive, left P. Burgos, Finance Road, Ayala Boulevard, right San Marcelino, left President Quirino, right South Superhighway
• From South Superhighway to Port Area South Superhighway, right at President Quirino, left at United Nations Avenue, right at Romualdez Street, left at Ayala P. Burgos, right at Bonifacio Drive towards Port Area.

Drivers apprehended for not being mindful of the Philippine truck ban adversely impact business' profits

For more updates from the MMDA, visit their Twitter page that has the most recent information about their ordinances, as well as up-to-date status reports on all major thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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Truckers laud PPA for new permitting system

24 JANUARY 2022, MANILA —The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has lauded the move of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in implementing a single document serving as Accreditation, Permit to Operate and vehicle pass in all ports controlled by the agency as well as private ports.

CTAP, considered as the biggest trucker’s group in the country, said the move is in accordance with the policy direction of the government particularly in the ease of doing business in the country.

“We would like to express our gratitude for the issuance of PPA Order No. 01-2022 that requires a single Transport Accreditation Permit and Pass for Ports (TAPP),” CTAP President Maria B. Zapata said in a letter addressed to PPA General Manager Jay Santiago dated 20 January 2022.

“This promotes ease of doing business in the logistics sector by eliminating various permits, licenses and passing through stickers of truckers by economic zones, ports, and local government units,” Zapata added.

The new guidelines, which took effect on 13 January 2022, dubbed as Transportation Accreditation, Permits and Pass for Ports or TAPPP rationalizes the existing process in consideration of RA 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Gov't Service Delivery Act.

TAPPP is recognized in all ports nationwide. However, this is exclusive of the commercial and technical service arrangements of port service providers and terminal operators to facilitate and expedite transactions with port users.

“This is a testament that PPA works for its stakeholders. We are committed to providing them the best service as possible in compliance with the policy direction of the Government,” Santiago said.

“With several months more before this government steps down from power, we will be implementing several measures more to guarantee swift and convenient transaction with the PPA,” Santiago said.

The documentary requirements for the TAPPP include: 1.    Duly-filled-out Application Form with Omnibus Statement 2.    Articles of Incorporation/Partnership (For corporation/partnership) Certificate of Registration (For sole proprietorship) Certificate of Corporation (For cooperative) 3.    Latest Income Tax Return for existing entities 4.    Proof of Authorization a.    Secretary’s Certificate (For corporation/partnership/cooperative b.    Authorization Letter signed by the sole proprietor (For single proprietor) 5.    List of Trucks together with their Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR) with Deed of Sale/Assignment/Transfer, as possible.

The TAPPP is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issuance. An application for renewal shall be filed not later than 60 days before the expiration of the TAPPP.

A TAPPP needs to be valid and in order, as it authorizes the service provider to perform or provide services inside PPA ports including harbors, fairways, and extensions to ensure that port service providers in ports under PPA’s jurisdiction comply with the health, safety, environmental and operational requirements of the port or ports where the services will be rendered.

This also enables the PPA to monitor, supervise and direct the activities of the port service providers while inside the port as well as maintain a pool of qualified service providers to ensure continuous provision of adequate, safe, and reliable port services to port users.

MMDA: Metro Manila truck ban to remain suspended until September 7

Heads up again, guys: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has just released an update regarding the truck ban suspension.

In a Facebook post, the agency announced that Metro Manila’s truck ban will continue to remain suspended until September 7, which is next Tuesday. Look: 

The move comes in a bid to keep essential goods moving freely in and out of the nation’s capital while it remains under a state of modified enhanced community quarantine. The MMDA also added that this update does not cover the length of EDSA from Magallanes Interchange in Makati City to North Avenue in Quezon City, where the truck ban will remain enforced .

Right on cue, then. Expect the MMDA to release an update regarding the enforcement of Metro Manila’s number-coding scheme soon, too.

So, no truck ban yet, except for certain parts of EDSA. Plan your trips accordingly if you’re someone who likes avoiding large trucks when driving around the city. As always, mask up and stay safe out there.

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Mayor Lacuna clarifies travel permit for trucks passing in Manila

MANILA Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan clarified the frequent question being asked regarding the payment for travel permits issued by the Manila City Government to all kinds of trucks travelling along the roads in the city.

“Hindi po totoo na kailangan ng travel permit kung may nagdadaang trak sa Lungsod ng Maynila, as long as yung dinadaanan po ng mga trak ay kasama sa truck route. Ibig sabihin po, yung mga dinadaanan ng trak ay pwede nilang daanan, wala hong bayad yan, wala din pong kinakailangan na travel permit na kailangang kunin,” the mayor said during her program “The Capital Report” aired live from the official Facebook account of the city government.

She said that charging a fee for a travel permit was based on the existing Ordinance No. 8611 prohibiting all trucks to travel outside their routes.

“Ngayon, kapag yung mga trak po ay nagdaan sa hindi naman po truck route ay tsaka lang po kayo magbabayad ng travel permit sa halagang P1,500.00 fix price. Ayon din po yan sa ordinansa at ito po ay valid ng isang buwan para sa isang trak,” Mayor Lacuna-Pangan explained.

The mayor said travel permit is necessary for all trucks passing outside their regular routes such as secondary streets just to shorten their trip which in turned resulting in the destruction of road pavements.

She added that truck passing along the secondary roads more often snag electric or cable wires that caused power interruption and it also endanger pedestrian and children in the area.

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Understanding the Truck Ban Ordinance in Metro Manila

The Truck Ban Ordinance in Metro Manila regulates the movement of cargo trucks on specified roads during designated hours to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure road safety. Violators of the ordinance may face fines of P2,000 and potential suspension of their driver’s license upon repeated offenses.

Implemented by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) , this ordinance exempts certain types of cargo trucks, such as those transporting essential goods, and provides alternative routes for trucks traveling to and from the Port Area to minimize disruptions in traffic flow. Additionally, it is crucial for drivers and stakeholders to familiarize themselves with the ordinance’s provisions and adhere to its regulations to contribute to a more efficient transportation system in the metropolis.

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What is the Truck Ban Ordinance?

The Truck Ban Ordinance is an ordinance enforced by the MMDA to restrict the movement of cargo trucks on specified roads during designated hours. It imposes limitations on cargo trucks’ mobility along designated routes during specific timeframes. These restrictions aim to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, and promote the efficient flow of vehicular traffic and enhance the overall traffic management system across Metro Manila.

The ordinance sets specific hours and routes for cargo trucks and similar vehicles, identified by license plates falling under classifications like “S,” “T,” “TC,” “TH,” “TRLB,” “HHB,” and “TRJ,” and exceeding a gross weight of 4,500 kilograms, aiming to streamline traffic flow and enhance commuter navigation. It encompasses various vehicle types, including delivery vehicles, lorries, vans, tankers, closed vans (3000kg & 4000kg), open trucks, 6w Fwd trucks, and wing vans, to regulate their movement effectively. By implementing these regulations, the MMDA endeavors to create safer road conditions and ease congestion on Metro Manila’s transportation networks during peak periods.

Key Provisions

Understanding the truck ban ordinance is essential for commuters, motorists, and stakeholders to navigate traffic regulations, minimize disruptions, and contribute to a smoother transportation system in Metro Manila. This goal is carried out by implementing the following provisions covered by the ordinance:

• Restricts the movement of cargo trucks on specified roads during designated hours. 
• Designates peak hours for enforcement, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day except Sundays and holidays.
• España Street through Quezon Avenue
• Claro M. Recto Avenue
• President Quirino Avenue
• P. Burgos Street
• E. Rodriguez Avenue
• South Superhighway
• Taft Avenue
• Bonifacio Drive
• Rizal Avenue
• Reina Regente Street 
• Ortigas CBD 
• Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
• Garbage trucks 
• Fuel trucks
• Those transporting essential goods regulated by the MMDA
• Trucks transporting perishable goods
• Provides alternative routes for trucks traveling to and from the Port Area to minimize traffic disruptions.

Truck Ban Coverage

Some road where the Truck Ban Ordinance applies, include:

• España St. through Quezon Ave. from Echague St. to the intersection of West and South Ave.
• Claro M. Recto Ave. from Legarda St. to Del Pan St.
• President Quirino Ave. from South Superhighway to Roxas Blvd.
• P. Burgos St. through Ayala Blvd., Legarda St., Magsaysay Blvd. and Aurora Blvd., from Roxas Blvd. to Boston St.
• E. Rodriguez Ave. through Bonifacio Ave. from Welcome Rotonda to Shoe Ave.
• South Superhighway through Nagtahan Bridge and Alfonso Mendoza St. from EDSA to Dimasalang St.
• Taft Ave. through Quirino Ave. from Redemptorist St. to Plaza Lawton, to include McArthur, Quezon and Jones Bridges
• Bonifacio Drive through Roxas Blvd. and NAIA Road to Aduana St. to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
• Rizal Ave. through Rizal Ave. Extension from Carriedo St. to the Bonifacio Monument
• Reina Regente St. through Abad Santos St. from Regina Regente Bridge to Rizal Ave. Extension

Note: For deliveries in and around Makati City , the truck ban is scheduled from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Total Truck Ban Coverage

While the truck ban generally restricts the cargo trucks over 4,500 kg. from passing through at designated hours on specific roads, some areas implement a Total Truck Ban—a complete prohibition of truck movement along certain routes or areas. Some areas in Metro Manila that implement a “Total Truck Ban” include:

• Epifanio Delos Santos Ave. (EDSA)
• Makati Business District 
• Ortigas Business District, Pasig City; and
• Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Uniform Light Truck Ban

The Uniform Light Truck Ban targets light trucks with a gross capacity weight of 4,500 kilograms or below, imposing restrictions on their movement along designated roads or during specific hours. This measure aims to regulate traffic flow, minimize road wear caused by heavier vehicles, and enhance overall road safety in Metro Manila. Exemptions may apply to certain government vehicles, emergency vehicles, and those granted special permission by the MMDA.

Alternate Routes to the Port Area

There are alternate truck routes intended for cargo trucks who wish to go to and from the Port Area and these routes are not included in the ban:

Southern Truck Route

• Bonifacio Drive, left P. Burgos, Finance Road, Ayala Boulevard, right San Marcelino, left President Quirino, right South Superhighway
• South Superhighway, right President Quirino, left United Nations Avenue, right Romualdez Street, left Ayala, P. Burgos, right Bonifacio Drive, to Port Area.

Northern Truck Route

• From Pier Zone, travel northward along R-10, right Capulong towards Tayuman, straight ahead towards Gov. Forbes, left Maria Clara, left Dimasalang, right Blumentritt, left A. Bonifacio and find your way to the north.
• From the north and traveling southward along A. Bonifacio Avenue, right Blumentritt, left Aurora Boulevard, right Dimasalang, right Aragon Street, right Gov. Forbes towards Tayuman and Capulong, left R-10 to the Pier Zone.

Eastern Truck Route

• From Pier Zone traveling northward along R-10, right Capulong towards Tayuman, straight ahead towards Gov. Forbes, left Maria Clara, cross Dimasalang, straight ahead towards Constancia, right at Constancia, left Laong Laan, straight towards D. Tuazon Avenue, left Quezon Boulevard Extension, straight towards Elliptical Road, take Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, left Aurora Boulevard, straight towards Marcos Highway.
• From Marcos Highway to Port Area
• Marcos Highway straight towards Aurora Boulevard, right at Katipunan, straight towards Tandang Sora, left Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, straight towards Elliptical Road, take Quezon Boulevard Extension, straight towards West Avenue, right West Avenue, left Del Monte Avenue, straight towards A. Bonifacio, left A. Bonifacio Drive, right Blumentritt, left Aurora Boulevard, right Dimasalang, right /aragon Street, right Gov. Forbes towards Tayuman and Capulong, left R-10 to the Pier Zone.

Fines and Penalties

Also covered by the Trucks Ban Ordinance is the fines and penalties to be imposed to the violators, which is as follows:

• A fine of P2,000 for each offense 
• One year suspension of driver’s license of drivers apprehended for violating the ordinance three times. 

Note: The license suspension applies upon recommendation of the MMDA to the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

Video: EDSA Truck Ban Explained

For better understanding of the truck ban ordinance implemented along EDSA, you may check out this video from Gadget Addict.

Simply put, vehicles exceeding the weight threshold of 4,500 kilograms fall under the Truck Ban, necessitating compliance with specified hours and routes. It’s crucial to distinguish this from the “Uniform Light Trucks” category, which applies restrictions to trucks weighing 4,500 kilograms or less, aiding in adherence to the ordinance and avoiding violations and potential fines or penalties.

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Truckers are no longer allowed to transact at port terminals nationwide without securing a permit, according to the Philippine Ports Authority.

The state-run port authority said it implemented on Nov. 1 the “no permit, no service” policy for all truckers in ports nationwide, while issuing a stern warning against colorum operators.

It said the policy was in line with PPA Memorandum Circular 19-2021, stating that truckers should obtain a certificate of accreditation and permit to operate, or they would not be allowed to transact at port terminals. The PPA implements the policy as some truckers still refuse to secure the CA and PTO.

The agency said truckers were long advised of the policy. The agency imposed the first deadline to secure CA and PTO on Oct. 15, 2021 and it was extended on Oct. 31, 2021, requiring the truckers to merely file an accomplished application form and submit all pertinent documents by Dec. 31, 2021. A trucker applying for a three-year PTO would be given a 50-percent discount on the permit fees.

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Complete guide on Truck ban schedule in Metro Manila with alternate routes

Looking to transport goods into Metro Manila in a truck? Make sure to follow MMDA’s truck ban schedules. This article can help you a great deal when traveling around the city.

In an attempt to combat the heavy congestion on the roads of Manila, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued the Truck Ban Ordinance in 1978. Having proven its effectiveness, the Ordinance is still around, and with small tweaks and changes around the year, it’s important to know about MMDA Truck Ban Schedule this 2020 .

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MMDA Truck ban schedule 2020: Overview 

In general, MMDA’s Guidelines include two separate documents, each handling and categorizing trucks, depending on their gross capacity:

• Uniform Light Truck Ban

Cargo Truck Ban Ordinance

Even to this day, both of these documents establish the rules and guidelines that make up the Truck Ban schedule today in Manila . Make sure to follow these regulations well to avoid getting fined.

As such, all operating trucks in and around the Manila Metropolitan area are designated as either light trucks, or cargo trucks:

• The light truck category consists of trucks with a gross capacity of 4500 kilograms or below. This category will apply to both trucks with a closed or open cargo bay area, with exceptions to government-affiliated vehicles, emergency vehicles, and other vehicles specially licensed by the MMDA.
• Cargo trucks, on the other hand, are trucks with a gross capacity of more than 4500 kilograms or are registered under the T, S, TC, TH, HHB, TRJ and TRLB class. The 4500 kilograms requirement is irrelevant to whether the truck is loaded or not. 

Truck ban hours in Marikina City

That said, while the ban differs between light trucks and cargo trucks, there are still “Total Truck Ban” routes within the Manila Metropolis. Trucks are prohibited from traveling along the EDSA Magallanes in Makati City to North Avenue Quezon City from 5 AM to 9 PM, with exceptions of Sundays and on holidays.

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The Uniform Light Truck Ban in Manila

1. what types of trucks are covered.

The Uniform Light Truck Ban, or ULTB, applies to any and all light trucks that travel in selected routes of the Metropolitan area of Manila, regardless of their usage as commercial or private vehicles.

2. How about ULTB’s coverage?

The ULTB states that no light trucks are to be allowed to travel on both northbound and southbound routes of the North Avenue in Quezon City to Magallanes in Makati City. This ban is in accordance with MMDA’s Total Truck Ban.

3. What is exactly the duration of ULTB?

In addition to the aforementioned routes, Shaw Boulevard is also off-limit to light trucks, from 6 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 10 PM. Truck drivers can still travel along this route on Sundays and holidays, however.

The period between 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM and 8 PM is also the time during which the ULTB applies on roads of the city of Parañaque.

4. Are light trucks included in ULTB?

Yes. The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program under MMDA Regulation No. 96-005, 1996 series, as well as its amendments, is still applicable for all light trucks.

5. Are there any exceptions?

Yes. The following vehicles are not covered by ULTB:

• Emergency vehicles such as firetrucks and ambulances;
• Any light trucks are registered under government office, agency or unit such as the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police;
• Light trucks that are granted an exemption by the MMDA

6. What are the fines for ULTB violations?

Failure to adhere to these regulations will result in a fine of Php 2,000, plus any additional fines for whatever violations they have previously committed. And just like in baseball, if your driver’s license had been apprehended three times, you may face a license suspension of 1 year. Three strikes and you’re out!

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Cargo trucks are much heavier and thus more prone to causing traffic jams and accidents, therefore their routes are much more regulated when traveling in Metropolitan Manila.

1. Cargo truck ban hours in Metro Manila 2020

From 6 AM to 10 AM and from 5 PM to 10 PM on every week days from Monday to Saturdays. Sundays and holidays are exceptions.

2. Areas that are covered by the Cargo truck ban Ordinance 2020

Cargo trucks are banned from entering the major metropolitan routes as follows:

España Street, from Echague Street to the intersection of West and South Avenue (through Quezon Avenue)

Taft Avenue through Quirino Avenue, all the way to Plaza Lawton from Redemptorist Street. This route also includes Jones Bridge, Quezon Bridge, and McArthur Bridge.

The President Quirino Avenue, with the starting point at the South Superhighway and ends at Roxas Boulevard.

E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue going via Bonifacio Avenue. This route spans from Mabuhay Rotonda to Shoe Avenue.

Rizal Avenue through Rizal Avenue Extension from Carriedo Street to the Bonifacio Monument.

España Street through Quezon Avenue, from Echague Street to the intersection of West and South Avenue.

P. Burgos Street through Ayala Boulevard, Legarda Street, Magsaysay Boulevard, and Aurora Boulevard, from Roxas Boulevard to Boston Street.

Claro M. Recto Avenue., from Legarda Street to Del Pan Street.

Reina Regente Street through Abad Santos Avenue from Reina Regente Bridge to Avenida Rizal.

A section of the South Su perhighway going through Nagtahan Bridge and Alfonso Mendoza Street. This route also stretches from EDSA to Dimasalang Street.

In addition to the aforementioned routes, cargo trucks are also barred from entering the areas of:

• Makati District Business;
• Ortigas Business District;
• Bonifacio Global City.

An example of a cargo truck

3. How about Truck ban on EDSA?

Trucks are completely banned from EDSA, from Magallanes to North Ave., Quezon City. This law is implemented from Monday until Saturday and not applied on Sundays and public holidays.

4. Are the fines for Cargo truck ban Ordinance similar to those of ULTB?

Yes. Should any cargo truck drivers fail to adhere to these truck bans, the punishment is the same as that of the Uniform Light Truck Ban. These bans are only effective from Monday to Saturday, so truck drivers may use Sunday as a window to transport shipments across these routes.

>>> Read more:  5 must-have skills & qualities to be a good truck driver

Port Area-bound cargo trucks: Alternate routes

The Port Area is a hotspot for shipments and goods going into and out of Manila. Thus it is almost inevitable that trucks will have to travel across the city to reach the Port of Manila.

However, due to the Truck Ban Manila 2020 , truck drivers are not allowed to travel in a straight line without violating the rules. In order to arrive at the Port without getting fined, the MMDA has provided a number of alternate routes for drivers to follow.

There are 3 main routes to get to the Port of Manila:

1. Northern Truck Route

North Diversion Road --> Port Area

To get to the Port Area from the North Diversion Road, you need to travel southward along Andres Bonifacio Ave., then make a turn right at Blumentritt and then a left at Aurora Boulevard. Turn right at Dimasalang and then take another right at Aragon Street. When you make it to Governor Forbes, turn right towards Tayuman and Capulong. Afterward, take a left onto R-10 towards the Pier Zone.

Port Area --> North Diversion Road

From the Pier Zone, you travel northward along the R-10, then make a right turn at Capulong towards Tayuman Street. You should reach and turn left at Maria Clara once you’ve traveled across Governor Forbes. Then make another left at Dimasalang. When you arrive at Blumentritt make a right turn and then another left at A. Bonifacio. Once you’re there, just make your way towards the Diversion road.

Port of Manila is always busy with the loading and unloading of goods

2. Southern Truck Route

Port Area --> South Superhighway

From Bonifacio Drive, turn left at P. Burgos, towards Finance Road and  Ayala Boulevard. Then, turn right at San Marcelino and make a left President Quirino. And finally, make a right to the South Superhighway.

South Superhighway --> The Port Area

If you wish to travel to the Port Area from the South Superhighway, your route is essentially reversed, with the difference being that you won’t be able to drive through Finance Road. At the South Superhighway, turn right at President Quirino, and left United Nations Avenue. Make a right turn when you reach Romualdez Street, then turn left at Ayala. Go straight until you reach P. Burgos and then turn right at Bonifacio Drive and drive into the Port Area.

3. Eastern Truck Route

The Truck Route arriving from the East is a bit more complicated, requiring more twists and turns to get to the Port Area.

The Port Area --> Marcos Highway (Marikina–Infanta Highway)

From The Pier area travel northward along the R-10 and then turn right at Capulong to Tayuman Street. From Tayuman Street head straight for Governor Forbes. Then, go left at Maria Clara and cross Dimasalang. Afterward head for Constancia, once you’re there, turn right and then make another left at Laong Laan.

From Laong Laan, just keep going straight towards D. Tuazon and then turn left at Quezon Boulevard Extension. Make your way to Elliptical Road and make for Don Mariano Marcos Avenue. Aurora Boulevard is just ahead of you, which will help you reach Marikina–Infanta Highway.

Marcos Highway (Marikina–Infanta Highway)

Marcos Highway --> Port Area

Starting at Marikina–Infanta Highway, go straight until you reach Aurora Boulevard. Then make a right turn at Katipunan and make no turn until you reach Tandang Sora. Head straight towards Elliptical Road via the Don Mariano Marcos Avenue. You should reach Quezon Boulevard Extension then.

From then head for West Avenue and make a right turn. Continue left at Del Monte Avenue. Make a bee-line for Andres Bonifacio, and don’t forget to turn right at Blumentritt.

At Aurora Boulevard turn left and then turn right when you get to Dimasalang. From there make 2 consecutive right turns, first at Aragon Street and then at Governor Forbes. Head to Tayuman and turn into the R-10. You should have little trouble going to the Pier area from here, as there are no more left or right turns needed.

Truck ban schedule in Manila 2020: Conclusion

Not wanting to bear the title of having the “worst traffic in Southeast Asia”, the MMDA has since worked hard implementing these bans. However, it always requires the responsibilities from Filipino road users for any traffic initiatives to take effect.

We hope this post has helped you understand every bit of the Truck ban Schedule in Metro Manila this 2020 . Let’s drive with focus and highest responsibilities.

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Provisional Authority Trucking Requirements (2024 Update)

Also known as “PA,” a Provisional Authority is a permit that lets you operate in certain public activities similar to a Certificate of Public Convenience franchise, also known as “CPC.” For information on how to process it, keep reading!

LTFRB Provisional Authority is temporary trucking requirements permit to operate in such activities as Truck-For-Hire. It is usually permitted while the applicant waits for his/her CPC to be processed. The validity of a Provisional Authority is only limited up to three months from the date of application files. It can only be renewed once (some special cases may overrule this) for another three months of usage upon request.

Provisional Authority Requirements

Secure the following documents and get your Provisional Authority for a truck for hire permit .

OR/CR of the Vehicle

• Original Receipt (OR) – It proves that you could pay for the vehicle registration in LTFRB.
• Certificate of Registration

This is where your vehicle’s technical information is. Such as the vehicle class, make and model, chassis and motor number, engine displacement, number of cylinders, gross weight, and the net weight that can be loaded in the vehicle. It also includes the maximum number of passengers that can ride and the owner’s personal information, such as the complete name and home address.

Both trucking requirements usually come in pairs. The Official Receipt (OR) is the blue one, and the Certificate of Registration (CR) is the yellow one.

Government ID

Here are some examples of valid government ID for your trucking requirements:

• Driver’s License from Land Transportation Office
• Senior Citizen ID
• Social Security System Card (SSS)
• Voter’s ID – Commission on Elections(COMELEC)
• Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC)
• Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
• Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID)
• Philippine Postal ID
• Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

Proof of Garage

Everyone knows the traffic situation in the Philippines and how it’s become worse in the last couple of years. One of the huge contributors to that is illegal parking.

It’s always a headache to a commuter whenever we encounter instances wherein instead of having two or more lanes on each side of the road, it usually ends up having one less, making the streets more congested and causing more bottlenecks.

This is a necessary trucking requirement to ensure the government that the vehicle you’re applying for has a proper and legal parking space.

You’ll need two things with the proof of garage trucking requirements:

• Photos of the garage – Make sure to take clear images, and the parking slot is easy to identify by the checker of your application.
• Supporting document that the garage belongs to you – Some examples of this would be the land title documents, and if you’re leasing your space, you can also provide the Lease Of Contract.

If you don’t have your place or intend to park the vehicle elsewhere, there’s still a go-around with it. If you’re living or doing business with any of your family members or relatives, you may use their garage for the photos and the supporting documents mentioned earlier. Along with the said trucking requirements, you’ll also need an additional notarized letter of authorization from your relative who has the right to the parking space.

Department of Trade and Industry Permit (DTI)

As part of your trucking requirements, we suggest you check your permit coverage to ensure your Provisional Authority application runs smoothly.

• The type of business in this permit should fall under delivery, hauling, trucking, or transport services.
• Make sure that the coverage of the permit is in the National scope. Note that your Provisional Authority application won’t accept the Barangay, Municipal, and Regional scope.

To complete your initial Provisional Authority trucking requirements, you need a stencil that can be acquired in the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Stenciling is a procedure wherein the motor vehicle’s engine and chassis number are obtained to ensure they are registered to the specific vehicle. Also, an additional security measure is applied by the land transportation office to ensure that the vehicles are obtained through legal means.

Once you complete all these requirements, you can apply for your Provisional Authority at LTFRB. Meanwhile, you may proceed with preparing your additional Certificate of Public Convenience trucking requirements .

After 30 working days, your Provisional Authority will be issued by LTFRB. For now, while your CPC trucking requirements are not yet processed, you can now start earning with Transportify.

What Are The Advantages of Joining Transportify?

Gain access to thousands of customers.

Transportify has thousands of daily bookings available for you. We have a diverse clientele that includes FMGC, construction, food, BPOs, and individual deliveries.

You can also sign up for various vehicles, as Transportify accepts many vehicle types for deliveries. You can check the approved vehicles in this table:

Flexible Schedule

Be your boss. Our platform allows you to receive different bookings that will complement your time.

• Immediate:  This allows you to accept quick bookings.
• Scheduled: These are bookings scheduled within the day or up to two weeks in advance.
• Full-Day: There are times when a customer must bring items to different locations, and the time’s uncertain. There’s a fixed rate for this booking that lasts 10 hours.

Daily Payout

Collections are usually problems that many operators encounter when they’re making transactions with some customers. Transportify aids this headache by assuring you that you will get your money daily.

We have two types of customers in Transportify. These are business and non-business customers.

• Business Bookings: Business bookings are created by our customers that are signed up for our business program. They do not give cash to the drivers; instead, they are billed monthly. Drivers will get credits and their entire day’s payments via GCash.
• Cash Bookings: Non-business customers make cash bookings. These types of customers pay in cash right after a booking is completed.

What are some advantages of the two types of customers?

With cash bookings, you can immediately receive cash and use it for your own needs as soon as a booking gets completed. While with business bookings, you get more earnings since the commissions that Transportify gets are less than cash bookings.

There are many other things to consider that will vary based on your opinion. Many drivers opt for both types of booking, considering that the distance of delivery, pickup point, and drop-off points are great ways to identify in optimizing your bookings. If our route is optimized, you can save more on fuel and get more trips.

Click here for more frequently asked questions about Transportify driver application .

Favorite Driver Assignment

Get regular trips from a specific customer. This feature allows the customer to select drivers that have good relationships with them based on the previous transactions they’ve encountered.

Being a favorite driver allows you first to receive when they request a booking. If you aim for regular trips from customers, you’ll have to make sure that you practice professionalism and consistency in every trip you take.

Being a part of a favorite list can be advantageous to drivers since being familiar with the bookings means better performance for the driver, making them easier to manage. A good relationship with customers is always a good thing in the logistics industry.

Deliver To Many Locations

Transportify also offers trips in a lot of service areas . Trips like this are usually made through scheduled trips. If you’re a driver who makes trips from provinces to Metro Manila, or you’re planning to go back to your region, you can take advantage of this by getting scheduled fixed-price route trips to any point in Luzon.

Instead of going to provinces with you paying for the expenses, make the customers do it for you by accepting delivery trips. Remember that this shouldn’t be done with your family members, especially your wife, since the only person/s allowed to go with you on the trip would be your extra helper/s. We want to make our deliveries professional, and bringing your wife with you won’t be a good impression on the customer.​

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the things you can do with your Provisional Authority?

🚚 A Provisional Authority acts as a temporary permit in operations in public activities like a Truck-For-Hire franchise. It is usually used while waiting for your Certificate of Public Convenience to be processed. Meanwhile, if you already have your Provisional Authority, you may now take the opportunity to earn more by booking with Transportify by signing up on our platform.

What are the things you should expect when processing trucking requirements?

🚚 Doing business with your truck means you’ll have to be prepared with the documents needed for different applications, such as getting a franchise, business permits, and a lot more. We do suggest that you keep your documents stored and organized correctly. Prepare photocopies of the documents you have, like your driver’s license, OR/CR, or the vehicle records you were able to acquire during your application. Preparing will save you time in case a copy of a document is needed for your next use. Applying for permits means going through many interconnected processes, so your patience is a must here. Overall, you can consider this as an investment. All businesses start somewhere, and you can start doing it by processing the requirements needed for your trucking business to reap the benefits later on.

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Exporters urge PPA to reconsider ‘no permit, no service’ policy

Exporters have strongly urged the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to reconsider its decision to implement the “no permit, no service” policy for all truckers in ports nationwide.

Sergio Ortiz Luis Jr., president of the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) raised this during the PHILEXPORT General Membership Meeting and Christmas Party. Ortiz-Luis

blamed the PPA policy in the recent port disruption as a result of the truck holiday staged by various truckers groups in protest of the agency’s decision to strictly impose “no permit, no service” policy. The PPA also issued a stern warning against colorum truck operators.

“We regret that the Philippine Ports Authority took a defiant stand against the flexibilities requested by the truckers. We seriously hope that the PPA will re-consider,” said Ortiz-Luis. He warned that the truck holiday, which lasted for two days only after the intervention by the Anti Red Tape Authority, threatened to fuel another port congestion on top of the problem of shortage in vessel space that is seen to persist until 2023.

The “No Permit, No Service” Policy is in line with PPA Memorandum Circular (MC) 19-2021, which requires truckers to obtain a Certificate of Accreditation (CA) and Permit to Operate (PTO), otherwise are not allowed to transact at port terminals. However, some truckers still refuse to secure the CA and PTO.

Truckers have asked for a moratorium of the MC 19-2021 to give them more time to comply, but PPA did not budge stressing it is not a new requirement and that

truckers were long advised of the policy. Port operators Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) at South Harbor, and ICTSI’s Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) also implemented the PPA order as scheduled.

The agency has imposed the first deadline to secure CA and PTO on 15 October 2021, and it was extended on 31 October 2021, only requiring the truckers to merely file an accomplished application form and submit all pertinent documents by 31 December 2021. A trucker applying for a three (3)-year PTO will be given a 50 percent discount on the permit fees.

However, it was learned that several truckers still refuse to comply or get operating permits from PPA for still unknown reasons. The PPA said all other service providers in the ports are required to get permits. As of end of the October 31 deadline, 75 percent of truckers operating in the Port of Manila have already complied with the CA and PTO requirements.

The PPA has likewise issued a stern warning against colorum truckers who do not follow the schedules and rules at the terminals that they will be slapped with hefty fines and appropriate sanctions.

Ortiz-Luis raised the truckers’ concern amid the big wins seen in the country’s exports performance amid the pandemic.

“Considering major outstanding issues, the export industry likewise made a remarkable comeback,” he said. Exports climbed from a 50 percent plunge in April 2020 to an 18 percent year-on-year increase up to September this year. This marked the seventh consecutive month of improved performance which is expected to further grow as economies open worldwide. Electronics will continue to account as the biggest dollar earner with exports accounting for 57.1 percent within this period.

In fact, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. (SEIPI), has hiked its growth forecast for the country’s electronics exports this year to 10 percent amid strong demand, with industrial, medical, automotive, and telecom electronics products as growth drivers. Other export performers during this period were mineral products and other manufactured goods.

By major trading partner, exports to the United States comprised the highest value amounting to $1.17 billion or a share of 17.5 percent to the total exports during the month. Completing the top five major export trading partners with their export values and percent shares to the total exports were People’s Republic of China, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. However, we have become cautiously optimistic on China which third quarter growth has slowed down than expected.

The improving performance has influenced the projection of investment banking giant Goldman Sachs which sees the Philippine economy growing the fastest in ASEAN-5 next year, despite some political uncertainties because of the 2022 elections. The Philippines’ estimated GDP expansion in 2022 would exceed Malaysia’s 6.6 percent, Indonesia’s 5.1 percent, Singapore’s 4.3 percent, and Thailand’s 3.6 percent.

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PPA implements ‘no permit, no service’ policy for truckers at ports

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has implemented a “no permit, no service” policy for all truckers in ports nationwide to prevent colorum operators starting Monday.

In a statement, the PPA said the policy was in line with the Memorandum Circular 19-2021, stating that  truckers need to obtain a Certificate of Accreditation (CA) and Permit to Operate (PTO), otherwise they are not allowed to transact at port terminals.

The policy was implemented as some truckers refused to secure CA and PTO, according to the PPA.

“We are warning colorum truck operators to comply with the need to have the PPA CA and PTO. Apart from being barred from transacting at the port terminals, they will be met with an appropriate sanction,” PPA General Manager Jay Santiago said in a statement.

The PPA said leading port operators Asian Terminals Incorporated (ATI) and International Container Terminals Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have also started implementing the policy on Monday.

The agency said it had imposed the first deadline to secure CA and PTO last October 15, and extended until October 31. It only required the truckers to merely file an accomplished application form and submit all pertinent documents by December 31, 2021.

A trucker applying for a three year PTO will be given a 50% discount on the permit fees, the PPA said.

The PPA, however, noted that several truckers still refuse to comply or get operating permits from the agency for still unknown reasons.

The agency underscored that all other service providers in the ports are required to get permits. As of the October 31 deadline, 75% of truckers operating in the Port of Manila have already complied with the CA and PTO requirements.

“The PPA has likewise issued a stern warning against colorum truckers who do not follow the schedules and rules at the terminals that they will be slapped with hefty fines and appropriate sanctions,” the agency added.  — Richa Noriega/BM, GMA News

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20.03.17 Philippine Truck Operators Required to Obtain Cargo Truck Permit

For the management of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) issued Memorandum Circular No. 09-2020 on March 15 under which all cargo trucks and vans going in and out of the Port of Manila are required to secure a Cargo Entry / Withdrawal Permit (CEWP) from the PPA to be presented at designated check points set up by the Philippine National Police (PNP). CEWPs will be issued by port terminal operators on behalf of the PPA. The CEWP is a document which will serve as proof that the truck going in and out the National Capital Region (NCR) is performing an essential service and necessary for the continuous movement of goods and cargoes in and out the NCR for the duration from the community quarantine. It serves as a Pass / Clearance to enter or exit from the NCR and to proceed to and from Manila Ports.

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PPA orders Manila port operators to issue cargo truck permit

Under PPA Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 09-2020 , issued on March 15 and effective immediately, Asian Terminals Inc, International Container Terminal Services, Inc., and Manila North Harbor Port, Inc. will issue the cargo entry/withdrawal permit (CEWP)–on a per transaction basis–at the Manila South Harbor, Manila International Container Terminal, and Manila North Harbor (North Port), respectively.

PPA general manager Atty. Jay Daniel Santiago, in a text message to PortCalls , said “truckers bound for the PPA terminals in NCR [National Capital Region] will need to coordinate with the terminal operators to obtain CEWPs.”

According to MC 09-2020, the CEWP is a document proving that “the truck going in and out of the NCR (National Capital Region) is performing an essential service and necessary for the continuous movement of goods and cargoes in and out of NCR for the duration of the community quarantine.

“It serves as a pass/clearance to enter or exit from NCR and to proceed to and from Manila ports,” MC 09-2020 adds.

No fees will be collected for the issuance of CEWP or for its single round-trip voyage for the period covering the community quarantine.

The terminal operators will adopt the CEWP Form prescribed by PPA under MC 09-2020 and use a unique control number with a prefix indicating the port terminal operator that will issue the CEWP.

The terminal operators should also submit on a weekly basis to PPA a list of CEWPs.

MC 09-2020 said PPA has the right to cancel or revoke the CEWPs for violation of any of the conditions for their issuance.

The CEWP is required pursuant to the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) guidelines on social distancing and community quarantine issued March 14.

READ: Trucks require permits during community quarantine

The DOTr guidelines are, in turn, in compliance to Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF) Resolution No. 11 declaring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the Philippines at Code Red Sub-Level 2 and placing Metro Manila under community quarantine. The resolution also suspends land and domestic air and sea travel while the quarantine is in place.

Cargoes are exempt from the travel restrictions to ensure adequate supply of goods.

It must be noted that Harbour Centre in Tondo, Manila is mentioned in the DOTr guidelines on the requirement for CEWP but is not included in PPA MC 09-2020. Santiago said Harbour Centre is a private port and its mention, as well as the names of other ports in Manila, “was only provided as an example in the DOTr guidelines.” “What is relevant is PPA MC 09-2020,” he added.

Asked if there are other documents truckers delivering cargoes to Harbour Centre can present at checkpoints, Santiago said: “I can’t speak for the PNP who are manning the checkpoints as to what documents they will accept. But based on our arrangements with the PNP, CEWPs issued for the PPA terminal will be honored.”

Trucks passing through Metro Manila but not bringing in cargoes to Manila ports won’t be allowed entry. – Roumina Pablo

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Ma’am anong form po ba ang gagamitin? ung nasa port call or sa TABS po. Salamat po.

Please use the form provided by the terminal operator. The form we showed in PortCalls is a sample from the Philippine Ports Authority.

Hi Ma’am Liza, how about po Ma’am for those containers already arrived at port but not yet release before MC 9 2020 was implemented, still we need to use CEWP? Just to clear this container at port. Salamat po.

MC 9-2020 has been rescinded. CEWP is no longer necessary.

How can get cargo truck pass???

The truck pass is no longer needed. PPA has already revoked the order.

You may want to apply for a RapidPass ID instead: https://rapidpass.ph/onboarding

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