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(Photo courtesy of DICT) QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- Good news! In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.s directive to expedite the formalization and regulation of digital and logistics services in the country, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched the National Amnesty Program for Colorum Private Express and/or Messengerial Delivery Service (PEMEDES) companies. The program aims to provide opportunity for unregistered delivery service providers, commonly known as colorum, to legalize their operations without being held accountable for past violations. Amid the rapid growth of e-commerce and app-based logistics, the amnesty program responds to the increasing number of informal delivery operations in the country. According to DICT, benefits of the amnesty program include: No Penalty for Previous Violations - Operators can register even with previous violations, without paying fines or administrative penalties. Fast and Digital Process - The application will be conducted through the PEMEDES application portal, where one can submit online, use a digital signature, track the status, and pay the filing fee. Provisional Authority to Operate (PATO) - Qualified applicants will be granted a six-month temporary authorization while their full compliance is finalized. Legal Recognition and Broader Market - Becoming a registered PEMEDES provider will open the door to more opportunities, consumer confidence, and government support. Small Business Assistance - The program is designed to uplift MSMEs and individual delivery riders through fair competition and lower entry barriers. Meanwhile, the PEMEDES PADALA Online Registration Portal was officially launched last August 26 held at the Angkas Headquarters to make the registration of delivery riders and operators faster, more modern, and more transparent. The DICT encourages all colorum operators to grab the opportunity for the growth of the delivery sector in the Philippines and register via. For more information, visit the official website and social media pages of DICT or . (JEG/PIA-NCR)
