Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT TO INSTITUTE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS)-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION 
PROGRAM IN CITIES AND URBAN CENTERS OF THE COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Persons with disabilities deserve to enjoy the same rights as others do in our society. They should be able 
to live freely and independently as possible. Out of the 92.1 million household population of the Philippines 
in 2010, 1.443 million are persons with disabilities. Daily, 15 out of the 50 people we interact with would 
be persons with disabilities.  
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities stresses on the need for State Parties 
to take appropriate measures and enforce mechanisms to enable the full and effective participation and 
inclusion of PWDs in society.  
As mobility is a vital means by which people participate in society, and most transactions and activities 
(such as banking, work opportunities, health care, and such) are situated in cities and urban centers, the 
State must look into ensuring that there are inclusive and accessible transport options for PWDs to allow 
them to travel or commute more comfortably.   
Although public utility buses and train lines already have designated seats and stations for PWDs, senior 
citizens, and pregnant women. We must take into consideration that PWDs, especially those physically 
challenged, are inconvenienced by the very ableist design of public utility vehicles.  
In this light, this proposed measure seeks to establish a more inclusive and accessible transportation 
program for PWDs in cities and urban centers in the country.   
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the Filipino 
people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 19, 2022
1:30 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT TO INSTITUTE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS)-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION 
PROGRAM IN CITIES AND URBAN CENTERS OF THE COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State to promote the rights of every individual, and access to economic 
opportunities considering their conditions and needs.  
SECTION 2. Under this policy, there shall be established, under the Department of Transportation, a 
transportation and mobility program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).  
SECTION 3. The initial amount of one hundred million pesos (P100M) needed for the implementation of 
this program shall be charged to the budget of the Department of Transportation under the General 
Appropriation Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be 
included in the General Appropriation Act.  
SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any provision of this Act or the application of such 
provision to any person, group, and circumstance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of 
this Act shall not be affected by such declaration.  
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. The provisions of this, as amended, and all other laws, decrees, 
executive orders, rules and regulations, issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this 
Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.  
SECTION 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official 
Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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