SECTION 1
SECTION 1.
The department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) thru the Office of Cooperatives (OTC)is hereby directed, as the lead agency, to enhance and intensify the voluntary conversion of tricycle operation/associations into transport service cooperatives in close coordination with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) thru the Bureau of Local Government Development (BLGD). Said agencies shall include in its regular plans and programs such conversion of tricycle associations into transport service cooperatives and for other purposes.
SEC. 2
SEC. 2.
The DOTC, thru the OTC,is authorized to call upon any Department, Bureau, or Office for such assistance it may require in the performance and attainment of the objectives of this order.
SEC. 3
SEC. 3.
The joint collaborative effort, commitment and coordination of the private sector, particularly that of the National Union of Transportation Cooperatives and National Federation of Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations, is also enjoined.
SEC. 4
This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately
SEC. 4.
This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE,
in the City of Manila, this 15th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand Three.
(Sgd) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By authority of the President:
(Sgd) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary