NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1920
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23 FEB 22 P6‘49
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Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT REQUIRING FREE PARKING IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS 
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND VALIDATED
CUSTOMERS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Modern economic and political development have introduced cultural and socio­
economic change to the country. One of which that has been acquired is the 
emergence of pay parking industry that where once, a parking space in any part of 
the country, made readily available to the public free of charge, as part of the 
complimentary services offered by the establishment. Today, the cost of parking has 
already become a daily expense we can longer ignore.
The State seeks to adopt measures and establish a program whereby our 
citizens are assisted and appreciated by the country, in honor of their services and 
contribution to our society. As a form of support, we want to make shopping more 
convenient and accessible. This program intends to grant senior citizens, people with 
disabilities, and validated consumers free parking privileges in commercial businesses.
Availing parties, who must either be the driver or a passenger of the private 
vehicle, are advised to present SC/PWD cards upon entry in the area of the mentioned 
establishments. Validated customers shall be required to present the validation stamp 
or sticker issued by the commercial establishment in order to avail of the free parking 
privilege. This "free parking" benefit, however, does not apply to overnight parking.


To this end, this bill proposes to institutionalize the exemption from payment 
of parking fees for senior citizens persons with disabilities, and validated customers all 
over the country.
This would in some way offer the paying public in the Philippines a small break 
from the current wave of fuel, energy, commodity, and other price hikes that the 
average salary rate is unable to adequately cover.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1920
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23 FEB 22 ?6'49
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Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
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AN ACT REQUIRING FREE PARKING IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS 
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND VALIDATED
CUSTOMERS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Free Parking Act".
Sec. 2. Purpose. - This Act aims to provide senior citizens, persons with
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disabilities, and validated customers with free parking privileges in commercial
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establishments in order to recognize their contributions to society and to make their
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shopping experience more convenient and accessible.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For the purpose of this Act, the following terms 
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a) "Commercial establishment" refers to any retail store, shopping center, or 
similar business that provides goods or services for sale to the public.
b) "Senior citizen" refers to an individual who is at least sixty (60) years old and 
is a resident of the Philippines.
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"Person with disability" or "PWD" refers to an individual with a physical or 
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as 
defined by the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities.


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d) "Validated customer" refers to an individual who has made a purchase from
the commercial establishment of at least P500.00 or such amount as may be
set by the implementing rules and regulations and has been issued a validation
stamp or sticker by the establishment.
Sec. 4. Free Parking Requirements. - Commercial establishments shall provide 
free parking for senior citizens, PWDs, and validated customers. The following 
conditions shall apply:
a) Senior citizens and PWDs shall be required to present a valid ID issued by 
the government, such as a senior citizen ID or a PWD ID, in order to avail 
of the free parking privilege.
b) Validated customers shall be required to present the validation stamp or 
sticker issued by the commercial establishment in order to avail of the free 
parking privilege.
c) Commercial establishments shall be required to designate parking spaces 
for senior citizens, PWDs, and validated customers, and these spaces shall 
be clearly marked and located as close as possible to the entrance of the 
establishment.
d) The free parking privilege shall be valid for a maximum of three (3) hours 
per visit.
Sec. 5. Penaities. - Any commercial establishment that violates the provisions 
of this Act shall be fined not less than PhP 10,000 but not more than PhP 100,000 for 
the first offense, and not less than PhP 50,000 but not more than PhP 500,000 for 
subsequent offenses. Repeat offenders may also face the revocation of their business 
permit.
Sec. 6. Exceptions. -The following commercial establishments shall be exempt 
from the requirements of this Act:


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a) Establishments with less than ten (10) parking spaces; and
b) Establishments located in areas where parking is not readily available 
or is not under the control of the commercial establishment.
Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The Department of Trade and 
Industry (DTI) shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act, in consultation with concerned stakeholders.
Sec. 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, and administrative orders 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,