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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
PROVIDING 
FOR 
A 
MAGNA 
CARTA 
OF TRICYCLE 
DRIVERS 
AND 
OPERATORS, 
INSTITUTIONALIZING 
MECHANISMS 
FOR 
ITS 
IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Tricycles is a mode of transportation that has been embedded in everyday life 
of Filipinos. It is considered as iconic as our beloved jeepney. Currently, more than 
1.5 million tricycles have been registered and plying all over the country since its 
operation has been legalized. Since the population is growing, it is expected that 
demands for tricycles will continue to grow.
Because of the devolution of powers brought by the enactment of the Local 
Government Code, cities and municipalities are empowered to regulate the operation 
of tricycles. Due to different regulations and guidelines of different jurisdiction, 
conflicting issues arose involving tricycle operators to the disadvantage of the tricycle 
sectors. For instance, as reported by CNN Philippines, Mandaluyong City requires all 
tricycle drivers in their jurisdiction to be a resident of the city, maintain accident 
insurance and carry garbage receptacles. It also requires tricycle operators to equip 
their exhaust pipe with silencers. More than the additional requirement and conditions, 
LGUs collect different fees for registration and operations of tricycles.
This proposed bill seeks to address those issues. More importantly, the bill aims 
to uplift the life and promote the interest of the members of the tricycle sector by 
recognizing and protecting their rights and their contributions to the local economy.


By enacting into law, this Magna Carta of Tricycle Drivers and Operators will 
ensure that rights of the members of the tricycle sertor shall be respected at all times. 
This bill will further promote the interests of the tricycle sector by providing uniform 
rules and regulation for the issuance of permit for the operation of tricycles and 
regulated fees. LGUs shall be mandated'to establish TODA One-Stop Shop Center to 
handle all transactions and processing of the business permit applications and 
ensuring that applications of tricycle drivers be acted upon swiftly.
A Tricycle Drivers Safety Program shall also be implemented that will guarantee 
the safety of the drivers and the riding public. As promotion of social protection for 
our tricycle sector, this bill proposes alternative livelihood and mandatory membership 
to SSS and Philhealth.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
RONALD 
RO S J ^


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE 
S. No. 
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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
PROVIDING 
FOR 
A 
MAGNA 
CARTA 
OF TRICYCLE 
DRIVERS 
AND 
OPERATORS, 
INSTITUTIONALIZING 
MECHANISMS 
FOR 
ITS 
IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. -T his Act shall be known as the "TODA Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  It is the declared policy of the State to uplift the
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life and promote the interest of the members of the tricycle sector by recognizing and
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protecting their rights and their contributions to the local economy.
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Towards this end, the State shall provide adequate social protection and
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mechanisms that will ensure the maximization of their potential and economic
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advancement.
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Sec. 3. Definition o f Terms. -  As used in this Act:
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a) Motorized Tricycle Operator Permit (MTOP) refers to the permit issued by
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the LGU concerned that authorizes the holder to operate a tricycle for public
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transport;
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b) Tricycle refers to a motorized vehicle which may be composed of a
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motorcycle fitted with a single-wheel sidecar or a motorcycle with a two-
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wheel rear cab; and
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c) Tricycle Sector refers to the sector consisting of drivers, operators and
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owners of tricycle for public transportation.


Sec. 4. Requirements for Operation o f Tricycle. -  Tricycles shall only be 
operated in accordance with the following requirements:
a) Subject 
to 
the 
road 
worthiness 
guidelines 
and 
compliance 
with 
environmental laws prescribed by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) 
thru the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the cities and municipalities shall 
continue to exercise the power to regulate the operation of tricycles and 
grant permits for the operation thereof within their territorial jurisdiction.
b) For safety reasons, no tricycle shall operate on national highways where the 
maximum speed limit exceeds forty (40) kiiometers per hour. However, the 
concerned Sanggunian may provide exceptions if there are no available 
public transportation services or modes servicing the route.
c) Operators shall employ only drivers possessing professional licenses duly 
issued by the LTO. For this purpose, the LTO shall issue guidelines, including 
theoretical and practical examinations, appropriate for drivers of tricycles.
d) The LTO is mandated to formulate and issue safety standards and the 
allowable designs and modifications, taking into consideration the needs of 
the vulnerable groups, and determine the limitations on passengers and 
weight capacity.
e) Cities and Municipalities may adopt a color coding scheme for tricycle 
operating in their jurisdiction. They may assign an identification number 
assigned from the license plate number issued by the LTO.
f) MTOP issued shall be valid for three (3) years, renewable for the same 
period. Change of ownership of unit or transfer of the MTOP shall be 
considered as an amendment to an MTOP and shall require approval of the 
local government unit (LGU) which issued the same.
Cities and Municipalities shall impose no other requirement or condition for
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tricycle operation except those provided in this Act.
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Sec. 5. Application for MTOP. -  A simple systematic procedure shall be adopted
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for application and issuance of the MTOP in accordance with the conditions set forth
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in this Act. The application fee shall not exceed one thousand pesos (P1,000.00). The
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said fee shall cover the cost of the issuance of MTOP, filing fee, franchise fee.
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inspection fee, regulatory and other related fees. No other fees shall be collected from
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the applicant other than the fee mentioned in this Section.
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LGUs may adjust the fee prescribed herein once every five (5) years; Provided,
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That in no case shall the increase be more than 5% of the prevaiiing fee.
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Sec. 6. TODA One-Stop Shop Center. -  Concerned LGUs shail establish a TODA
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One-Stop Shop Center which shall handle all transactions and processing of the
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business permit applications within their respective jurisdiction. The Center shall
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ensure that the processing of application for MTOP shall be acted upon within three
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(3) days from receipt of said appiication.
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Sec. 7. Rights o f Members o f the Tricycle Sector. -  Members of the Tricycle
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Sector shall have and enjoy the following rights:
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a) Seif-organization to collectively negotiate with government and other
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entities in the promotion of their welfare and advancement of their interests
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free from any politicai interference or favor;
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b) Informed participation in policy making processes relevant to the concerns
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of their sector through their legitimate organizations;
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c) Safe working conditions and access to medicai care services;
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d) Freedom from discrimination, violence, exploitation, or harassment;
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Sec. 8. Membership in Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine Health
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Insurance Corporation (PhUheaith). -  The SSS and the Philhealth shall ensure the
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inclusion of the members of the tricycle sector to their respective corporation. They
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shall also ensure that members of the tricycle sector are informed of the benefits that
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they are entitled to as members of the SSS and Philhealth.
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Sec. 9. Roie o f the Local Government Unit -  LGUs shall have the following
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responsibilities:
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a) LGUs after consultation with the tricycle sector shall identify and designate
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viable routes and terminals within their jurisdiction. Terminals shall be in
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proximity to public buildings, public markets, commercial centers and other
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similar places.
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b) The 
Sangguniang concerned 
shall, 
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ninety (90) days after
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consultations with the stakeholders, designate the routes and terminals of
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tricycles as specified in this Act through an Ordinance.


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c) In coordination with the DOTr, LTO and stakeholders, LCDs shall implement
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a tricycle maintenance program. This program shall provide the tricycle
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sector within their jurisdiction, training and instruction on preventive and
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periodic maintenance.
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d) There shall be a mandatory Tricycle Drivers Safety Program by the
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concerned LGU with assistance from the LTO. The content and structure of
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the Tricycle Drivers Safety Program shall be formulated by the DOTr, LTO
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and other relevant government agencies. The LGus shall require all holders
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of MTOP within its jurisdiction to undergo said program.
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e) Vocational courses on auto-mechanics and related courses like engine repair
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and maintenance shall be offered to the tricycle sector. The Department of
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Labor and Employment and Technical Education and Skills Development
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Authority shall coordinate with LGUs to implement this Section.
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f) LGUs shall provide for additional and alternative livelihood and skills-training
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programs for the tricycle sector.
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g) LGUs may, through ordinances or as condition of the issuance of MTOP,
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additional acts of violation in relation to operation of tricycles and the
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penalties therefor within their respective jurisdiction.
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Sec. 10. Government Support to Tricycle Sector. -  Concerned government
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agencies, government financial institutions and LGUs shall include plans, programs,
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projects and activities that are supportive of the concerns of the tricycle sector.
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LGUs shall create a grievance mechanism to address the concerns of the
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members of the tricycle sector.
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Sec. 11. Promotion o f Energy Efficient Engines. -  The DOTr and the Department
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of Science and Technology shall implement a continuing program to encourage
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manufacturers to develop environment friendly and energy efficient engines for the
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tricycle sector. The Department of Trade and Industry shall prescribe the standards
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and specification for tricycle engines to be obsen/ed by the tricycle sector in
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accordance with Republic Act No. 8749, otherwise known as the Clean Air Act.
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Sec. 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -T h e  DOTr and Department of
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Interior and Local Government in consultation with Leagues of Cities and Municipalities


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and stakeholders shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
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implementation of this Act no later than ninety (90) days upon effectivity of this Act.
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Sec. 13. Separability Clause. - I f  any portion or provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall
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remain in force and effect.
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Sec. 14. Repeating Clause. -  Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this
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Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 15. Effectivity. -T h is  Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
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complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,