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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1143
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
CREATING THE SPECIAL MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM SUPPORT FUND 
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 7 OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794, AS AMENDED
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In a study conducted by Japan International Cooperation Agency in 2018, the 
economic cost of transportation in Metro Manila has risen to P3.5 billion a day, and 
the situation can ge: worse to P5.4 billion a day by 2035 if interventions will not be 
made. One of the solutions being proposed include improvement of mass 
transportation as it would lessen the number of vehicles plying on main thoroughfares. 
Mass transit can recuce vehicular traffic, carbon emissions and demand for parking 
slots in the metropol tan areas. Consequently, it will translate to increased productivity 
and more sustainable environment.
Accordingly, this bill creates the Special Mass Transit System Support Fund for 
the construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of our transit system, including the 
acquisition of road right-of-way for such projects, earmarked from the collections of 
motor vehicle user's charge under RA 8794. Availability of funds to finance mass transit 
projects would finally push for the realization of new transit systems in the country, 
resulting to more sustainable urban transportation system network. It would further 
enhance economic development as the mass transit system addresses mobility issues 
among the working class.


In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ] 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ] 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1143
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22 AUG 15 A9 34
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
CREATING THE SPECIAL MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM SUPPORT FUND 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 7 OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794, AS AMENDED
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Tide. — This Act shall be known as the "Special Mass Transit
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System Support Fund Act".
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Sec. 2. Disposition of Monies Collected. — Section 7 of R.A. No. 8794, or "An
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Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User's Charge on Owners of All Types of Motor Vehicles
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and For Other Purposes", as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 7. Disposition of Monies Collected. — All monies collected under
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this Act shall be [femi-tted-te-the ■ Natiena I■ Treasury- under-a -spceial-aecouftt
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fn-thc Genefat-Fuftd to be] earmarked solely AND USED EXCLUSIVELY
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for the construction, [upgrading,—rcpoir,] IMPROVEMENT, and
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rehabilitation of [r-eads,- bridges, and road drainage] OUR MASS TRANSIT
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SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY


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FOR SUCH PROJECTS to be included in the annual General Appropriations 
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ALL MONIES COLLECTED SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE 
NATIONAL TREASURY UNDER A SPECIAL ACCOUNT IN THE 
GENERAL FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE SPECIAL MASS TRANSIT 
SYSTEM SUPPORT FUND. THE SAID FUND SHALL BE UNDER THE 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOTR).
Sec. 3. A new Section 8 is hereby inserted after Section 7 of the same Act to 
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"SEC. 8. THE SPECIAL FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS ACT 
SHALL BE DISTINCT AND SEPARATE FROM AND IN ADDITION TO 
ANY APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZED AND GRANTED YEARLY TO 
THE DOTR TO COVER EXPENDITURES FOR THE IDENTIFIED 
OBJECTS OF EXPENDITURES UNDER THIS ACT. CONGRESS SHALL 
CONTINUE TO APPROPRIATE AN AMOUNT IN THE GENERAL 
APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT 
AND REHABILITATION OF THE MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM UNDER 
THE DOTR: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY SAVINGS FOR EACH 
YEAR OUT OF SUCH APPROPRIATION SHALL REVERT TO THE 
GENERAL FUND. ANY SAVINGS FROM THE SPECIAL FUND 
CREATED HEREIN SHALL ACCRUE TO THIS SPECIAL FUND."
Sec. 4. The succeeding sections of the same Act are hereby renumbered 
accordingly.
Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Budget and 
Management, in coordination with the Bureau of Treasury and the DOTr, shall within 
sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate the rules and regulations 
to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.


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Sec. 6. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect.
Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation.
Approved,