Section 3. Definition of Terms.— As used in this Act:

1. Student refers to any Filipino citizen currently enrolled in a duly authorized elementary, secondary, technical-vocational, or higher education institution. The term does not include those enrolled in post graduate degree courses and informal short-term courses such as dancing, swimming, music and driving lessons and seminar-type courses;

2. Public transportation utilities refer to all Philippine common carriers engaged in the business of carrying or transporting passengers or goods by land, sea/water or air, for compensation, offering their services to the public; and

3. Public transportation utility operator refers to the person or entity granted with a Certificate of Public Convenience by a regulatory agency to operate as a common carrier.