QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is fortifying its legal framework to aggressively crack down on unauthorized “colorum” delivery vehicles, particularly those servicing major e-commerce platforms.
As part of its intensified campaign, the regulatory body has formally ordered prominent online shopping giants—including Lazada, Shopee, and three other platforms—to submit comprehensive rosters of their delivery partners.
The initiative aims to build airtight legal cases to guarantee successful convictions against violators.
”We have already consolidated all the legal foundations of our campaign against colorum delivery services in order to ensure that all the cases that we would file are airtight and high assurance of conviction,” said LTFRB Acting Chairperson Greg Pua Jr.
Operating through its Law Enforcement Unit, the agency is actively mapping out operations focused on case build-up and criminal prosecution. This action stems directly from formal complaints and appeals lodged by compliant, legitimate delivery service operators.
Pua issued a stern warning that apprehended illegal vehicles will remain impounded and cannot be recovered merely by settling fines, requiring a formal court order instead. Penalties for running colorum transport units stand at ₱200,000 per vehicle, which can skyrocket to ₱2 million if violations involve breaching restrictions on foreign ownership.
Furthermore, under Republic Act 11659—which amended Commonwealth Act 146, or the Public Service Act—errant drivers and operators face up to 12 years of imprisonment.
A full-scale enforcement sweep is slated to roll out nationwide as soon as the LTFRB finalizes the data consolidation from the five targeted e-commerce platforms.
”This early, we as, and at the same time warn, those engaged in illegal delivery services to refrain from doing it now for your own sake because we will not hesitate to file as many criminal cases against all those involved,” Pua warned.
Despite the impending crackdown, the agency reiterated its willingness to help informal providers transition into legal compliance.
“What we can assure you is that the LTFRB is ready to assist anybody to legalize their operation. That is the commitment our commitment to those who are engaged in this illegal activity,” he added.