NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 2959
25 JRN 27 P2--05
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
INTEGRATING BASIC ROAD SAFETY AND COMPREHENSIVE DRIVER'S 
EDUCATION IN THE CURRICULUM OF THE ENHANCED BASIC EDUCATION 
(KT012) PROGRAM
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines faces a pressing road safety crisis, with over 12,000 fatalities 
annually and substantial economic losses equivalent to 2-3% of GDP. A significant 
number of these accidents involve young people, highlighting the urgent need for 
comprehensive road safety education. This measure seeks to instill responsible road 
use behaviors and safety awareness at an early age to address these alarming trends.
The economic and social impact of road traffic incidents cannot be overstated. 
Preventable accidents strain the healthcare system, reduce workforce productivity, 
and cause emotional and financial distress to families. By equipping students with the 
knowledge and skills needed for safe road use, this measure will contribute to reducing 
accidents and their associated costs.
Road safety education remains absent in the current K to 12 curriculum, leaving 
students ill-equipped to navigate roads safely. By integrating road safety into the 
curriculum, this bill aims to close a critical knowledge gap and foster a culture of


accountability and precaution among young Filipinos. This bill is a vital step towards 
safeguarding lives and fostering a culture of road safety and responsibility.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is highly 
recommended.
INGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
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25 M 27 P2--03
SENATE 
S. No. ^959
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
INTEGRATING BASIC ROAD SAFETY AND COMPREHENSIVE DRIVER'S 
EDUCATION IN THE CURRICULUM OF THE ENHANCED BASIC EDUCATION 
(KTO 12) PROGRAM
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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ARTICLE I
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "RoadSafety and Comprehensive
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Driver's Education Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to reduce
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road accidents on all types of roads used for transportation by raising the awareness of road
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users such as pedestrians, commuters and motorists on their rights and responsibilities and
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the everyday risks that they face. As such, the State shall ensure that all road users are aware
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of the principles of basic road safety and comprehensive driver's education.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For the purpose of this Act:
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a)Basic road safety refers to the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians and commuters
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in their use of all types of roads used for transportation in order to reduce the incidence
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of road accidents. It shall include, but not be limited to, road awareness, road
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signages, responsible commuting, and the responsibilities of pedestrians;
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b) Comprehensive Driver's Education refers to the rights and responsibilities of drivers in
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their use of on all types of roads used for transportation in order to reduce the
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incidence of road accidents. It shall include but not be limited to basic road safety and


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its components, education on pertinent iaws and ruies and reguiations on driving,
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traffic signages, driving safety, and car passenger safety;
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c)Kto 12 refers to the enhanced basic education program created under Repubiic Act No.
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10533, otherwise known as the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013".
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ARTICLE II
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PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
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Sec. 4. Integration into Curricuium. - Basic road safety and comprehensive driver's
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education are hereby integrated into the curriculum of the K to 12 program. Basic road safety
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shali be made part of the eiementary curricuium. Comprehensive driver's education shaii be
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made part of the junior and senior high school and higher education curricula.
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Sec. 5. Ad-Hoc Curriculum Committee. - There shall be created an ad-hoc curriculum
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committee composed of the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), the
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Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Secretary of the Department
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of Transportation (DOTr), the executive director of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the
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executive director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and
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the Chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), or their permanent
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representatives. The committee shaii be administratively attached to the DepEd and chaired
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by the DepEd Secretary or his permanent representative. The Committee shall conduct public
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hearings and consult concerned stakeholders from the private and non-governmental sectors.
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The committee shall convene within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act and
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shall have one (1) year to design the basic road safety and comprehensive driver's education
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program and Its components. Thereafter, the Committee shall be functus officio and the
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member agencies shall ensure the full and continuing implementation of this Act.
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ARTICLE III
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FINAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 6. Appropriations. -The funds needed for the purpose of this Act shall be indicated
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as a line item under the budget of the DepEd under the General Appropriations Act.
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Appropriations for the implementation of this Act shall be sourced from the Special Road
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Safety Fund as created under Republic Act No. 8794.
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Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DepEd, CHED, DOTr, LTO, LTFRB,
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and MMDA shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of
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this Act within thirty (30) days from its effectivity.
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Sec. 8. Separability Clause. - If any part, section or provision of this Act is declared
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invalid or unconstitutional, the sections or provisions which are not affected shall remain valid
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and subsisting.


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Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules,
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regulations, other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby
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repealed or amended accordingly.
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Sec. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,