THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
S.B. No.16 1 4  
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Oil prices have been on a roll this year. As of August 10, crude oil prices have climbed over 
45% since the start of 2004. A barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil recently recorded its all 
time high of $45.04 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. And this has happene despite the 
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries increasing its oil output. 
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Growing transportation requirements combined with declining domestic oil pro uction have 
led to burgeoning oil imports. This dependence on imported oil makes the Philippine economy 
vulnerable to sudden spikes in world oil prices. We need a responsible energy plan which will 
balance our transportation requirements with the necessity to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. 
This legislation addresses one part of our nation's energy challenges. The Conserve by 
Bike Program has the potential to produce significant returns: greater independence from foreign 
oil and a healthier environment and population. By enacting the Conserve by Bike Act, we can 
reduce our energy dependence, reduce harmful air emissions, and improve public health thus, 
making a responsible investment in a cleaner, healthier and more energy efficient future. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
S.B.NO. I614 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
A BILL 
TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY CONSERVATION THROUGH BICYCLING 
Be it enacted by the - Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act may be cited as the “Conserve by Bicycling Program.” 
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. -As used in this Act: 
(1) Program- The term ‘program’ means the Conserve by Bicycling Program established 
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under section 3 
(2) Secretary- The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary 
Communication. 
SECTION 3. Establishment. - There is established within the 
and Communication (DOTC) a program to be known as the “Conserve by Bicycling Program.” 
SECTION 4. Projects. - 
(1) In General. - In cawing out the program, the Secretary shall establish not more than 10 
pilot projects that are- 
(A) dispersed geographically throughout the country; and 
(B) designed to conserve energy resources by encouraging the use of bicycles in 
place of motor vehicles. 
(2) Requirements. - A pilot project described in paragraph (1) shall-- 
(A) use education and marketing to convert motor vehicle trips to bicycle trips; 
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(B) document project results and energy savings (in estimated units of energy 
conserved); 
(C) facilitate partnerships among interested parties in at least 2 of the fields of-- 
(i) transportation; 
(ii) law enforcement; 
(iii) education; 
(iv) public health, 
(v) environment; and 
(vi) energy; 
(D) maximize bicycle facility investments; 
(E) demonstrate methods that may be used in other regions of the country; and 
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(F) facilitaie .the continuation of ongoing programs that are sustained by local 
resources. 
(3) Cost Sharing. - At least 20 percent of the cost of each pilot project described in 
paragraph (1) shall be provided from national and local sources. 
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SECTION 5. Energy and Bicycling Research Study. - 
In General. - Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment o f t  's Act, the 
Secretary shall enter into an agreemept with the Metro Manila Development Authori . (MMDA) 
and the Department of Energy, and the two agencies shall conduct and submit to Congress a joint 
report on, a study on the feasibility of converting motor vehicle trips to bicycle trips. 1: 
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Components. - The study shall-- 
(A) document the results or progress of the pilot projects under Section 4, paragraph 
1; 
(B) determine the type and duration of motor vehicle trips that the people may 
feasibly make by bicycle, taking into consideration factors such as-- 
(i) weather; 
(ii) land use and traffic patterns; 


(iii) the carrying capacity of bicycles; and 
(iv) bicycle infrastructure; 
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(C) determine any energy savings that would result from the conversion of motor 
vehicle trips to bicycle trips; 
(D) include a cost-benefit analysis of bicycle infrastructure investments; and 
(E) include a description of any factors that would encourage more motor vehicle 
trips to be replaced with bicycle trips. 
SECTION 6. Authorization of Appropriations. - To carry out the provisions of this Act, 
such sum as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National Treasury. 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act .or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid 
and subsisting. 
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SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) ( 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
ys after its 
Approved, 
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