TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES LANI MERCADO-REVILLA, 
BRYAN B. REVILLA AND RAMON JOLO REVILLA III 
AN ACT 
MANDATING ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS AND 
HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE FOR MOTORCYCLE MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRST-
RESPONDERS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
“Angkas Buhay”, touted as the country’s pioneering motorcycle ambulance 
service, was anticipated to commence operations by mid-2019.  However, since its 
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announcement in late 2018, its realization remains uncertain. This parallels a prior 
initiative undertaken by the Department of Health (DOH) – Mimaropa in 2015, where 
the introduction of two motorcycle ambulances for remote regions  gradually slipped 
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from public attention. Recently, Hospital on Wheels (HOW) unveiled a prototype of a 
motorcycle ambulance, envisioned for adoption by barangays to facilitate swift 
emergency medical services (EMS).   
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Embracing this life-saving innovation is imperative for both public and private 
medical institutions and hospitals. For instance, given Metro Manila’s notorious 
congestion, earning it the title of the slowest city in travel time among 387 cities 
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streets/. 
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www.rappler.com/nation/105222-doh-motorcycle-ambulance/ 
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1204219 
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across 55 countries according to the 2023 TomTom Traffic index,  the value of 
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motorcycle ambulances becomes evident. Moreover, their maneuverability is 
indispensable, particularly in accessing hard-to-reach areas where traditional 
ambulances struggle. Motorcycles are frequently relied upon in navigating rugged 
road conditions in remote geographical regions. 
Drawing inspiration from global precedents, Melbourne, Australia permanently 
integrated motorcycle paramedics into its ambulance service after a successful 
three-year trial.  Similarly, research conducted on the EMS unit of Srinagaring 
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Hospital in Thailand revealed that motorcycle ambulances outpaced traditional 
ambulances within a 10-kilometer radius, particularly during peak traffic hours, from 
6:00 to 9:00 in the morning, and 3:00 to 6:00 in the afternoon.  Motorcycle 
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paramedics possess the ability to swiftly assess patients and determine the 
necessity of a stretcher ambulance.  
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Certainly, the dispatch flexibility of motorcycle medical emergency first-
responders, armed with essential equipment, medications, and procedural skills to 
stabilize patients, is indispensable. 
With this in mind, we strongly urge the swift passage of this bill. 
REP. LANI MERCADO-REVILLA 
2nd District of Cavite
REP. BRYAN B. REVILLA 
AGIMAT Partylist
REP. RAMON JOLO REVILLA III 
1st District of Cavite
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 Apiratwarakul, K., Phungoen, P., Cheung, L. W., Tiamkao, S., Suzuki, T., Pearkao, C., & Ienghong, K. (2023). Optimizing
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Operation Time and Travel Distance for Motorcycle Ambulances in Emergency Medical Services. Prehospital and 
Disaster Medicine, 38(1), 88–94. https://doi.org/doi:10.1017/S1049023X2200228X 
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motorcycle-medics-prove-useful-RPy4OgQJCDL56jWS/ 
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES LANI MERCADO-REVILLA, 
BRYAN B. REVILLA AND RAMON JOLO REVILLA III 
AN ACT 
MANDATING ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS AND 
HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE FOR MOTORCYCLE MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRST-
RESPONDERS 
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 “Motorcycle 
Medical Emergency First Responder Act.”   
SEC 2. Declaration of Policy. – It shall be the policy of the State to promote 
public safety and make emergency medical services available to the people 
especially those in need of emergency medical services and give priority for the 
under-served and unserved communities. 
SEC 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following terms 
are defined: 
a) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – an external computerized
defibrillator designed for use in unresponsive victims with no breathing and
no signs of circulation;
b) Basic Life Support (BLS) – is a variety of non-invasive emergency
procedures performed to assist in the immediate survival of a patient,
including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, haemorrhage control, stabilization
of fractures, spinal immobilization, and basic first aid;
c) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – any manoeuvres or techniques
designed to restore circulation, or a technique combining artificial
ventilation and chest compressions designed to perfuse vital organs or
restore circulation to a victim of cardiopulmonary arrest;
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d) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – medical service designed to provide 
timely pre-hospital or out of hospital acute medical care and/or transport to 
definitive care, to patients with sudden and life-threatening injuries or 
emergencies; 
e) First Aid – initial emergency care given to a person who is injured or 
suddenly becomes ill; 
f)
Medical Emergency – any acute or life-threatening condition that requires 
immediate intervention by competent personnel; 
g) Motorcycle Medical First Responder – an emergency medical first-line 
responder that provides basic life support to a patient or victim of an injury 
or trauma before the arrival of an emergency paramedic and ambulance 
that will transport the patient/victim to a hospital or medical facility; and 
h) Standard Motorcycle Riding Equipment – includes helmet and protective 
clothing such as riding jacket, gloves, boots and pants. 
SEC 4. Responsibility of the Hospital and Medical Facilities. – All public 
and private hospitals and medical facilities are hereby mandated to establish 
motorcycle medical first responder unit/s as part of their emergency medical service 
that provides emergency medical response to patient/s or victim/s of injury or 
trauma; and to serve hard-to-reach areas such as traffic congested areas, under-
served or unserved communities and areas. Compliance to this Act shall be part of 
the hospital or medical facility license requirement. 
The motorcycle medical responder unit/s shall be equipped with motorcycles 
adaptive to the particular condition of their service area, standard motorcycle riding 
equipment; communication equipment, such as radio trans-receiver and/or cellular 
phone; medical equipment; medicines and supplies to perform procedures to 
stabilize the patient prior to the arrival of emergency paramedic or ambulance. The 
minimum medical supplies and equipment shall be, but not limited to the following: 
a) First aid and Trauma kit; 
b) Oxygen administration; and 
c) Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 
SEC 5. Qualifications of Motorcycle Medical First Responder. – The 
following are the minimum qualifications of a Motorcycle Medical First Responder: 
a) Can drive a motorcycle with a driver’s license and have undergone and 
passed a qualifying examination on safe motorcycle driving; 
b) Can monitor vital signs; 
c) Can perform first aid; 
d) Can administer oxygen therapy; 
e) Can perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and 
f)
Can perform Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 
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Medical First responders shall be Standard First Aid, BLS, Emergency 
Medical Technician (EMT) and ACLS-trained from a DOH-certified training provider. 
The Department of Health (DOH), in cooperation with the Technical Education 
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and non-government organizations like 
the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), shall provide the curriculum for the 
training and certification of Motorcycle Medical First Responders to develop 
competency in providing basic life support for adult, child, and infant patient. 
The Land Transportation Office (LTO), in coordination with the DOH, is hereby 
mandated to conduct a safe motorcycle driving course and a qualifying examination, 
to prospective candidates for motorcycle medical first responders. The LTO may, in 
the performance of this mandate, accredit non-governmental organizations with at 
least five (5) years track record on advocacy and conducting education and training 
for safe motorcycle driving. 
SEC 6. Appropriations. – The amount needed for the immediate 
implementation of this Act shall be taken from the current year’s budget of the DOH, 
TESDA, and LTO relative to their responsibility in the implementation of this Act. 
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be 
included in the annual budget of the respective government agencies.  
SEC 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the DOH as the lead agency, with TESDA, LTO, non-
government organizations and other stakeholders shall promulgate the necessary 
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.  
SEC 8. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC 9. 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 are hereby repealed, modified, or 
amended 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) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved,
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