Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

26
HOUSE BILL NO. lees

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN
SCHOOL BUILDINGS

EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Article 2, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that:

Section 15. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the
people and instill health consciousness among them.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, and non-irritating toxic gas that poses
an extreme danger to people when inhaled. Long term exposure to carbon
monoxide can affect the memory, brain function, behavior, and cognition of
humans in extreme cases, exposure to this toxic gas results in death. If inhaled, it
can kill people within minutes.

Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include drowsiness and
headache, followed by unconsciousness, respiratory failure, and death. First aid
for a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning requires access to fresh air;
administration of artificial respiration and; if available oxygen; and as soon as
possible, medical attention

In accordance with the State policy of protecting the physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being of the Filipino Youth, we must ensure that our
students are not susceptible to this particular toxic gas. As such, this bill requires

the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all schoo! buildings.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

FRED VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3426

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN
SCHOOL BUILDINGS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The Secretary
of Education shall adopt regulations requiring the installation of Carbon
Monoxide detectors in every elementary and secondary school building where
there is a substantial risk of exposure to carbon monoxide. In the determination
of which school buildings have substantial risk exposure to carbon monoxide, the
Department of Education shall be assisted by the Department of Health and the
Local Government Unit where the particular school building is located.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. - To carry out the provisions of this Act,
such amount as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from
the National Treasury. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continuous
operation of this program shall be included in the annual appropriation of the

Land Transportation and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repeated, amended or modified accordingly.


SECTION 4. Separability Clause - \f any part or provision of this Act
shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not

affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effective Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15)
days to following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspaper of

general circulation.

Approved,