Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.10310
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Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Electricity is a crucial part of modern life and the economy. It is imperative
for  industrialization,  economic  development,  and  technological  advancement.
Nevertheless, the generation of electricity greatly contributes to carbon dioxide
emissions which result in environmental deterioration.
The generation of electricity is accountable for about 40% of global carbon
emissions because most electricity is still generated by burning fossil fuels like
coal, oil, or gas that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG).
These GHG traps heat causing global warming and climate change. Climate crisis
affects everyone and those who have contributed the least are the most affected -
the future generation.
As declared in the landmark case of Oposa vs. Factoran, the doctrine of
intergenerational responsibility means that every generation has a responsibility
to the next to preserve the rhythm and harmony of nature for the full enjoyment
of a balanced and healthful ecology. Hence, our generation must take initiatives to
protect our environment by reducing carbon emissions and shifting to renewable
energy.
Thisbillpushesthegovernmenttoutilizerenewableenergyforstreetlights
in the entire country. Solar street lights use solar panels to charge its battery
through the sun and then powers a LED or fluorescent lamp at night. It is energy
efficient and envirormentally friendly that will substitute the traditional street
lights and will save our energy reserves.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.10310
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTALLATION AND USE 0F SOLAR STREET
LIGHTS IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by  the  Senate and House of Representatives of the  Philippines in
Congress assembled..
1      Section 1. Short T{.tie -This Act shall be known as the ``Solar street Lights Act''.
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3      Sec 2. DccJ¢rHfro7t a/PoJt.ey -It is the declared policy of the state to reduce carbon
4      emissions of the country and promote renewable energy. It is likewise the policy
5      of the State that its citizens from all walks of life will benefit from renewable
6      energy program of the government.
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8      Sec 3. Scope - AIl national, provincial, municipal, city, and barangay roads and
9      streets shall use solar street lights to illuminate the night through which its citizens
10      traverse.
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12      See 4. Rlole of the Departnent of science and Technology -The Department o£ Science
13      and   Technology   (DcrsT)   shall   coordinate   with   other   departments   of   the
14      goverrment and thereafter conduct a study as to how many solar street lights will
15      be needed to be installed in the entire country.  It shall provide the necessary
16      information or specifications as to how much wattage, battery capacity, number


1      of solar panels needed, and distance between each solar street light to standardize
2      the same and ensure light is delivered on certain type and width of road or street.
3                  The DOST shall likewise provide a priority list of barangays, municipalities,
4      cities, and provinces that will benefit from the provisions of this Act. The list shall
5      be  based  on  a  reasonable  criterion  taking  into  consideration  the  urgency  of
6     providing adequate street light supply and the population of the place.
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8      Sec 5. So"rer+!g -In the purchase of solar street lights for installation and use, local
9      businesses shall be given priority in supplying the government of the same. A
1o      higher priority shall be given to local businesses that manufacture and sell solar
11      streetlights.
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13      Sec 6. Apprapn.¢fro# ~ The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
14      shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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16      See  7.  Implenenting  Rules  and  Regulations  -  W±thin  sirty  (60)  days  fron\  the
17      effectivity  of  this  Act,  the  Department  of  Public  Works  and  Highways,  in
18      consultation with DcrsT, shall promulgate the necessary niles and regulations to
19      effectively implement the provisions of this Act.
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21      Sect  8.  Sap#rflbz.Jify  Cha#se  -  If any  provision or  part hereof,  is held  invalid  or
22      unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected
23      shall remain valid and subsisting.
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25      Sec 9. Rcz7c"Zt.7ig a#ctsc -Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
26      letter  of  instruction,  administrative  order,  rule  or  regulation  contrary  to  or
27      inconsistent  with  the  provision  of  this  Act  is  hereby  repealed,  modified,  or
28      amended accordingly.
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3o      Sec  10.  £#ecf±.z%.fy  a¢#sc  -  This  Act shall take  effect fifteen  (15)  days  after  its
31      publication in the official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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3 3                  Approved,