Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__3'755

Introduced by Representatives Mariano Michael M, Velarde Jr., Jose L. Atienza Jr.
and Irwin C. Tieng (BUHAY Party List)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Recent events have proved that Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) has been effective in
preventing and reducing the proliferation of crimes in public places. The presence of CCTV
Cameras undoubtedly helps in assuring the public that their safety is assured and their well-being
taken care of. CCTV footages have been very effective in documenting and proving the
commission of crimes,

It is for this reason that Buhay Hayaan Yumabong party is proposing this measure
requiring operators of public transport, such as buses, jeepneys, and taxicabs, including FX
public vehicles, to install said device with the corresponding GPS Tracking System in all their
-Yehivies to ensure thy maxirmum safety and well-being of public commuters.

~~ \in vidw of the fpregbing,|the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
Rep. Miri th; Weldrde Jr.

Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__3°755

Introduced by Representatives Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr., Jose L, Atienza Jr.
and Irwin C. Tieng (BUHAY Party List)

AN ACT MANDATING OPERATORS OF PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES TO INSTALL
A CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERA IN THEIR MOTOR
VEHICLES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF,

‘Be 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 “Mandatory Installation of Closed
Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera on Public Utility Vehicles.”

SECTION 2, Declaration of Policy. — Itis hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure the
safety of its citizens, particularly the passengers of public transport from crimes such as theft,
robbery, homicide, kidnapping and the like. Towards this end, the State shall require all
operators of Public Utility Vehicles to install a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera on
their motor vehicles covered by Certificate of Public Convenience with corresponding GPS
tracking system.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. — The following terms shall be used in this Act:

a.) Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) — A television system where cameras are
connected to television monitors to perform surveillance of a limited area. It is a
system device whose signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored, primarily
for surveittance and security purposes.

b.) GPS Tracking System ~ refers to a device that uses the Global Positioning Systern
(GPS) to determine the precise location of a vehicle, person, or other asset to which it
is attached and to record the position of the asset at regular intervals.

©) Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) ~ refers to a motor vehicle, either a public utility bus
(PUB), taxicab, public utility jeep (PUJ) and similar vehicles used to ferry
passengers.

d.) Passenger ~ a person paying a fare for his transportation in a Public Utility Vehicle.


€.) Operator — refers to any person who has been issued a Certificate of Public
Convenience by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)
to operate a public transport service for compensation and for a covered period of
time.

SECTION 4. Penal Provision, ~ Any operator of public transport service who violated any
provision of this Act shall, upon conviction suffer the penalty of a fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos
(PhpS0,000.00) but not more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php100,000.00) for each PUV
and a suspension of the franchise until such time that the operator shall have complied with the
requirement of installation of the CCTV Camera with GPS Tracking System for all their
franchised motor vehicles,

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations, — The Chairman of the Land
‘Transportation Office (LTO) shall, in coordination with the Chairman of the Land Transportation
Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION. 6. Separability Clause. ~ In the event that any provision of this Act shall at any time
be found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder thereof not affected by such declaration
shail remain in full force and effect,

ECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, rules or regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Kpproved,

Rep. J adi MZ Velhrde Jr.