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Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Republic of the Philippines |

HOUSE BILL no,__72_

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The granting of student fare discounis in the recent times are authorized only
hrough a ci issued by the

(LTFRB).

in this measure, this representation seeks to institutionalize the grant of a fixed
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throughout the year, except during transitional period, i

fare discount to qualified students water and afr trai

. Summer vacation.

‘This bill seeks to address economic concerns and the alarming rate of school
dcop-outs. This will alleviate the burden of the parents and guardians in the financial
support given to the students with due consideration to its continued rise in the cost of
education in the country, including their incidental expenses, e.g, transportation costs.

Said fare discount privilege wili be made available to quaiified students even
during Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas vacation and other holidays to inspire our
students to engage in academic, extra-curricular and civic activities during these days.
In this scenario, we can expect holistic growth of our students, our hope for the future.
Die considerarinn ts also given to thase stndents undergoing internships, trainings and
other activities covered by their curricula,

Approval therefore is highly recommended.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezen City

VENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

72

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas Ill

INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANT OF STUDENT FARE DISCOUNT PRIVILF!
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in

Congress assembled:

24, the Constitution
states: ~The State : shall protect and [promote the right of all citizens to quality education
at all levels, and shall take appr
In addition. Paragraph 3, Section 2 of the same Article directs the State to establish and

5, and other

steps to make such education accessible to all.”

ograins, sub:
h shall he available to deserving students in both public and private
schools, especially io the underprivileged.

Consistent with these Constitutional mandates, the State six

establish a mechanism that ensures the mandatory grant of a student

fare discount privilege:

b, enlist the cooperation and support of public transportation utilities in
extending assistance to studel lity through the
observance of this privilege; and

©. encourage students, particularly the poor and underprivileged, to

pursue quality education to secure their future and make them

responsibie citizens.

SEC. 2. Definitions. - As used in this Act:

a. Schaoldays refer to the entire duration of the school year during
which the student is enrolled, including Saturdays, Sundays and

days, 8 1 summer breaks

b. Student refers to any Filipino citizen, not more than thirty (30) years

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old and enrolied in any elementary, secondary, technical and

vocational, or higher education institution, including those enrolled in

postgraduate degree courses, and



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tation Utilities refer to natural or juridical persons
engaged in the business of carrying or transporting passengers or

er, of air, for compensation, offering their services

to the pubiic.

SEC. 3. Student Fare Discount Privilege. - A student shall be entitled to a twenty
percent (20%) discount on the regular domestic faces of all Kinds of public
transportation utilities upon the presentation of a duly issued and validated school
identification card or current and validated enroiment form, supported by any
document to properly establish identity: Provided, That this privilege may be availed of
only during schooldays, based on the actual date of travel.

SEC, 4. Piling of Complaints — A student who is refused the fare discount
privilege under this Act may file a complaint with:

a The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board for land

pt tricycles;

b. ‘The Maritime Industry Authority for sea/water public transportation
ulilities;

¢. ‘The Civil Aeronautics Roard for air public transportation utilities:

public transportation utilities,

4, The Legai Service of the Department of Transportation and

for rail publi
Manila Light Raii Transit System and the
System; and

e. ‘The Office of the Local Chiet Executive of the local government unit

concerned for tricycles.

These agencies aud offices are hereby authorized to impose the
provided for in Section 5 of this Act on public transportation utilities that refuse or fail
to grant the student fare discount privilege.

Sec. 5. Penaities. - The following penaities shail be imposed for refusal or fuilure
to grant the student fare discount privilege provided under this Act:

a. For Land Public Transportation Utilities, including tricycl

‘The driver shail suffer the penaity of suspension of driver's license for:

1) one (1) month for the first offense;

2) two (2) months for the second offense;

3)

4) three (3) months plus a fine of one thousant
for each subsequent offense.

\d transportation utility shall be salidarily liable
por ity ly
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1) five thousand pesos (?5,000.06) for the firsi offense;
2) ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) for the second offer
3) twenty thousand pesos (20,000.00) for the third offense; and
4} Additional increments of ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) on
top of the fine for the third offense for each subsequent offense.

¢. For Rail Public Transportation Utilities:

‘The operator of the rail public transportation utility shall be solidarily liable with
its employee responsible for the refusal or failure for a fine of:

1) one thousand pesos (P1,000.00) for the first offense:

2) five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for the second offense;

}0) for the third and

4) Additional increments of five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) on

ty for the third offense for each subsequent

3} ten thousand pesos (P10,00

top of the
offense.

Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ Within thirty (30) days from the
approval of this Act by the President or from the date it lapses inte law, the Secretary of
shall

government agencies, promuigate the ruies and regulations for
is Act,

Transportation and Communication:

fter consultation with the concerned
proper

‘raplemcntation o
implementation of

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - if any portion or provision of this Act is 4
invalid or unconstitutional, the {remainder of this Act or any] provisions not affected
thereby shall remain in fal f

and in effect,

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders and issuances,
proclamations, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof that are
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

:C. 9, Effectivity, - ‘This Act shali take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,