Republic of the Philippines 
SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Pasay City 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
Senate Bill No, 315:3 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M, Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The warlords of the road, after being shunned from their privilege of having to 
use their signature "wang-wangs" or sirens, seemed to have found a way to circumvent 
the "Walang wang-wang!" pronouncement of no less than the President, to again lord the 
roads in mafia style. Regular users of roads particularly in Metro Manila may have 
noticed a large number of vehicles now sport commemorative plates bearing "PNP-
CIDG, NBI, AFP, DOJ, PNPA-PMA, LAWYER, PROSECUTOR," among others, most of 
which are superimposed over the regular plates issued by the Land Transportation 
Office (LTO). 
Although legitimate commemorative plates serve to really honor a historic event 
or a noble profession, it cannot be discounted that the same may be used by 
unscrupulous individuals. This motivation is evident by the fact that there are some 
enterprising crooks who sell commemorative plates with a come-on that the same shall 
extend the bearer exemption to the number coding scheme implemented by the Metro 
Manila Development Authority. Moreover, commemorative plates bearing the names of 
law enforcement agencies seem to suggest that these vehicles are owned by some 
influential person or gun-wielding mafioso whom one may not wish to catch an irk of. 
Thus, most of the times, traffic enforcers are hesitant to flag down these vehicles despite 
obvious traffic violations. 
Although there are regulations issued particularly by the LTO as guidelines on 
the use and issuance of commemorative plates, being mere regulations, they seem to 
lack the serious sting to address the improper use of commemorative plates. Legislation 
is deemed necessary to put an end to the absolutely inappropriate privilege extended to 
select individuals who seem to profess themselves to be warlords of the road. 


Republic of the Philippines 
SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Pasay City 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. 3153 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
AN ACT REGULATING THE ISSUANCE OF COMMEMORATIVE PLATES FOR 
MOTOR VEHICLES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 
THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines In 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The issuance and use of commemorative plates for motor vehicles is hereby 
regulated in accordance with the provisions of this act. 
Section 2. A Commemorative License Plate (CLP) refers to a duly issued plate displayed 
in front of motor vehicles within a limited period, used to commemorate historical 
events, legitimate organizations, institutions and persons of national significance. 
Section 3. No CLP shall be issued bearing the names and logos of any department or 
agency of the govenunent, or those of positions in the government nor shall it be valid 
for more than six (6) months. 
Section 4. It shall be illegal to display the CLP in a manner that will obscure the view 
over the regular license plates which should remain visible at the front and the rear of 
the vehicle at all times. 
Section 5. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) shaH supervise the production and 
distribution of the CLPs. It shaH likewise make public the list of authorized CLPs and 
their corresponding validity. 
Section 6. Any person using or otherwise in possession of a motor vehicle in violation of 
the provisions of this act shall be subject to six (6) months imprisonment and a fine of 


not more than ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PlOO,OOO.OO). The vehicle subject 
of the violation shall be impounded until such time that the fine shall have been paid. 
Any person manufacturing, selling, distributing or otherwise dealing CLPs in 
violation of this act shall be subject to six (6) months imprisonment and a fine of not 
more than ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PlOO,OOO.OO). If such person is a 
juridical entity, its president, chairman or the person responsible for the violation shall 
suffer the penalty of imprisonment provided under this act. 
Section 7. The Land Transportation Office is hereby directed to issue the rules and 
regulations necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this act. 
Section S. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, or 
part thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed 
or modified accordingly. 
Section 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act, or the application 
thereof to any person or circumstance, is held unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder 
of this Act shall not be affected thereby. 
Section 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date 
of its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
APPROVED,