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Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR STRICTER ENFORCEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION,
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNAGES

This proposed measure seeks the improvement of public safety signages in the
country by mandating enforcement entities such as DPWH, MMDA, and various
LGUs to construct, install and maintain signs that are in accordance with both local
and international standards on public safety signages, with corresponding penalties
for failure to do so.

The Philippines has ratified the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals
in 1973, yet road accidents are still prevalent in the country. One identified factor for
road crashes are the faulty road signs installed throughout the streets and highways
of the country. The faulty or lack of signages remain a threat to both motorists and
pedestrians.

This bill seeks to contribute to other existing measures by helping guide motorists
traverse roads in a better and safer way.

In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is urgently sought.

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LUIS RA) IND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 10137

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR STRICTER ENFORCEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION,
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNAGES.

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 "Public Safety Signages
Accountability Act."

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy of the State to safeguard
the life, health, property, and the general welfare of the people. Towards this end, the
State shall provide the people with appropriate information through the construction,
installation, and maintenance of accident-prevention or risk-reduction signages in
areas identified as potential risks or dangers.

Section 3. Public Safety Signages. — Consistent with the above policy, the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Metropolitan Manila
Development Authority (MMDA) and the local government units (LGUs), shall
undertake the construction, installation, and maintenance of public safety signages.
They shall ensure that these signages conform to the standard specifications under
Section 4 of this Act and are strategically located, clear, visible and properly
maintained.

For purposes of this Act, public safety signages refer to regulatory signs, warning
signs, guide or informative signs, signs for expressways, signs for special purposes
or traffic instruction signs, hazard markers, road works signs, warning signages in
areas vulnerable to landslides, floods, storm surge, and other hazards, as well as
other risk reduction signages that are officially designed or erected by the national
government, local government, or other pertinent government agencies pursuant to
any government project or campaign and for the purpose of public safety.

Section 4. Public Safety Signages Standard. — All public safety signages shall
conform to the standard specifications prescribed under Presidential Decree No.
1096, otherwise known as the "National Building Code of the Philippines", DPWH


Road Signs and Pavement Markings Manual, the Outdoor Landslide Warning
Signage of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Mines and Geo
Sciences Bureau (DENR-MGB), the pertinent provisions of the 1968 Vienna on Road
Signs and Signals, and other relevant laws and issuances from government
agencies.

Section 5. Public Safety Signages on Geologic Hazards. - The DENR-MGB, in
coordination with other pertinent government agencies, shall update the geohazard
map and identify areas that are susceptible or prone to various geologic hazards such
as floods, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and other similar
calamities. It shall then coordinate with the affected city and municipal engineers,
DPWH, and MMDA for the proper installment of public safety signages on geologic
hazards. These signages shall conform to the standard specifications under Section 4
of this Act and are strategically located, clear, visible, and properly maintained.

Section 6. Officers in Charge for Road and Traffic Public Safety Signages. - The
DPWH through its respective District Engineers in case of national roads, the MMDA
through the Director of the Traffic Engineering Center in case of national roads In
Metro Manila, and the LGUs through the City or Municipal engineers in case of local
roads shall be responsible for the duties and responsibilities mentioned under
Sections 3, 4 and 5 of this Act

Section 7. Administrative Penalties. — In case an injury or death occurs due to: (a)
lack of an installation of public safety signages despite being identified as areas of
potential risk or danger by the DENR-MGB; (b) construction of public safety signages
contrary to the standards provided under Section 4 of this Act; or (c) lack or poor
maintenance of public safety signages; the DPWH district engineer involved, the
MMDA Director of the Traffic Engineering Center, or the City or Municipal Engineer
shall, after due notice and hearing, suffer the administrative penalty of suspension of
one (1) month and one (1) day to three (3) months, for the first offense: three (3)
months and one (1) day to six (6) months, for the second offense; six (6) months and
one (1) day to one (1) year, for the third offense; and dismissal from service, for the
fourth offense.

Section 8. Funding. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the current appropriations of the concerned agency or city or
municipality. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for continued
implementation shall be Included in the annual budget of the concerned agency or
city or municipality.

Section 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within sixty (60) days from the
approval of this Act, the Secretary of Interior and Local Government, in coordination
with the Secretary of Public Works and Highways and the Secretary of Environment
and Natural Resources, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

Section 10. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, or rules and regulations
which are inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or
repealed accordingly.


Section 10. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,