SC DECLARES THAT NOTICE AND HEARING ARE REQUIRED FOR THE INCREASE OF LRT/MRT FARE

April 11, 2023

The Court En Banc has declared that notice and hearing are required for whatever increase in the LRT/MRT fare. In the case of fixing rates, while this is considered a quasi-legislative function, the Administrative Code of 1987 expressly requires that there be prior notice and hearing in rate-fixing, with the notice to be published at least two weeks before the hearing. Hence, such requirements must be complied with for any increase in LRT and MRT fares to be valid.

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SC NOTICE AND HEARING ARE REQUIRED FOR LRT/MRT FARE INCREASE