under devolution. It shall also recommend measures to improve the operation of the
postal services in the Autonomous Region;
(14) Determine, fix or prescribe charges or rates pertinent to the operation of public land
and water transportation facilities and services in the Autonomous Region, except
such rates or charges already fixed by law and, in cases where charges or rates are
established by international bodies or associations of which the Philippines is a
participating member or by bodies or associations recognized by the Philippine
government as the proper arbiter of such charges or rates;
(15) Determine, fix or prescribe charges or rates pertinent to the operation of public air
transportation facilities and services in the Autonomous Region subject to the
limitations set forth under devolution. It shall coordinate with the Civil Aviation
Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)-ARMM and in no case shall it interfere with
rates or charges prescribed under its charter. The conditions set forth under the
preceding item shall apply;
(16) Determine, fix or prescribe charges or rates pertinent to the use and operation of
devolved facilities and services of the Air Transportation Office in the ARMM such
as terminal, concessions, and vehicular parking fees. This includes aircraft landing,
take-off and parking fees, excluding those exempted by existing regulations, in
accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and
practices;
(17) Establish and prescribe the rules, regulations, procedures and standards for
accreditation of driving schools;
(18) Coordinate with the Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC) and the National
Telecommunications Training Institute (NTTI) to ensure professional training of its
personnel and enhance their career development;
(19) Administer and enforce all other functions that had been devolved to it by the national
government;
(20) Ensure that the rights of the Autonomous Regional Government in all negotiations or
concerns with DOTC National are properly represented or taken cared of for interregional routes. It shall be conscious at all times that the shares in revenues of the
Autonomous Region shall not be compromised or put in a disadvantaged position;
and
(21) Perform such other powers and functions as may be provided by law.
SEC. 4. Organizational Structure. - The Department shall consist of the Department
Proper, the Department Services, the Sectoral Offices and the Attached Agencies.
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