NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10586 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT 
PENALIZING PERSONS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, 
DANGEROUS DRUGS, AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Pedestrians and motorists everywhere face the daily hazards of road accidents. 
Aggressive driving, over speeding, damaged and dangerous roads, and driving under 
the influence of alcohol or drugs, and other related substances, are some of the causes 
of road mishaps that result to physical injuries and even death.
On 27 May 2013, Republic Act 10586, otherwise known as The Anti-Drunk and 
Drugged Driving Act of 2013, was enacted. This law, as stated under Section 5 
thereof, makes it "unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle while under the 
influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and/or other similar substances."
Republic Act 10586 has the most noble Intention to provide road safety. It 
aims to free the road from the abysmal effects of harmful substances among drivers 
who recklessly take the wheel despite their inability to effectively and responsibly drive 
with utmost caution and care.
This goal, however, could only be successfully attained if the Law Enforcement 
Officers tasked to implement this Act are focused and well-trained in performing their


duties in detecting, apprehending and taking appropriate action on suspected drunk 
or drugged drivers.
It is unfortunate however, that through the years, many lives have tragicaily 
ended because of negligent drivers who were either drunk or drugged while on the 
road.
In the 18th Congress, the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous 
Drugs conducted investigations on the series of vehicular accidents involving drivers 
who tested positive for illegal drug use. This was pursuant to Senate Resolution 3251 
which aimed to "end the proliferation of drug use in the country, particularly in the 
public transport sector."2
In the course of the investigations, the Committee discovered, among others, 
that the ineffective implementation of RA 10586 is due to the insufficient number of 
trained personnel in the Land Transportation Office who are tasked to conduct 
roadside operations and inspections, and apprehend traffic violators.
This legislative measure, originally filed In the 18th Congress by this 
Representation, seeks to amend Sections 10, 14 and 15 of RA 10586 by mandating:
1. the mandatory, and not just optional, deputation by the Land Transportation 
Office of traffic enforcement officers of the PNP, the Metropolitan Manila 
Development Authority (MMDA) and cities and municipalities to ensure full 
and effective implementation of the provisions of this Act;
2. the integration of road safety and drivers' education Into the K to 12 
curriculum to ensure awareness of the ill effects of drunk and drugged 
driving, as additional channel of Information on road security;
and;
1 Authored by Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa
2 Senate Resolution 325 "Resolution directing the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs to 
conduct an investigation, in aid of legislation, into the series of vehicular accidents involving drivers who tested 
positive for drug use, and whose reckless, irresponsible and negligent driving resulted to the death of, or have 
inflicted critical injuries to a number of individuals, and have caused damage to property, for the purpose of 
recommending further remedial measures to ensure road safety, and end the proliferation of drug use in the 
country, particularly in the public transport sector."


3. the regular conduct of random terminal inspection and quick random drug 
tests of public utility drivers, and undertaking appropriate action on the 
driver found positive for drug use, and against the non-compliant operator 
violating the guidelines of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 
on drug-free workplaces.
Hand in hand, we can make the journey of every motorist and pedestrian safe 
and comfortable. Hence, the earnest approval of this bill Is requested.
RONALD 
ROSA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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s. No. 724
RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10586 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT 
PENALIZING PERSONS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, 
DANGEROUS DRUGS, AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 10586, otherwise known as the
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"Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013" is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Section 10. Deputation. - The LTO [may] SHALL deputize traffic
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enforcement officers of the PNP, the Metropolitan Manila
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Development Authority (MMDA) and cities and municipalities in
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order to [enforce] ENSURE FULL AND EFFECTIVE
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IMPLEMENTATION OF the provisions of this Act. THE PNPf
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MMDA AND LOCAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN
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CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES SHALL ANNUALLY SUBMIT
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A LIST OF LEOs THAT MAY BE DEPUTIZED IN ACCORDANCE
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WITH THE PROVISION OF THIS ACT, WITHOUT PREJUDICE
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TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES THAT THE LTO
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MAY IMPOSE."


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Sec. 2. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 10586, otherwise known as the "Anti-
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Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013" is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Section 14. Nationwide Information Campaign. - Within one (1) 
month from the promulgation of the implementing rules and 
regulations as provided under Section 17 hereof, the Philippine 
Information Agency (PIA), In coordination with the LTO, the local 
government units (LGUs) and other concerned agencies, shall 
conduct information, education and communication (lEC) 
campaign for the attainment of the objectives of this Act. THE 
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED) SHALL LIKEWISE 
INTEGRATE ROAD SAFETY AND DRIVERS' EDUCATION 
INTO THE K TO 12 CURRICULUM TO ENSURE AWARENESS 
OF THE ILL EFFECTS OF DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING 
IS INSTILLED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT STAGE."
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Sec. 3. Section 15 of Republic Act No. 10586, otherwise known as the "Anti-
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Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013" is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Section 15. Nationwide Random Terminal Inspection and Quick
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Random Drug Tests. - The LTO shall REGULARLY conduct
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random terminal inspection and quick random drug tests of public
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utility drivers. SHOULD A DRIVER BE FOUND POSITIVE FOR
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DRUG USE, APPROPRIATE ACTION SHALL BE
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UNDERTAKEN AND THE OPERATOR SHALL LIKEWISE BE
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MADE LIABLE IF FOUND TO BE NON-COMPLIANT WITH
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THE GUIDELINES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
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EMPLOYMENT (DOLE) ON DRUG-FREE WORKPLACES. The
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cost of such tests shall be defrayed by the LTO."
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Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If 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. 3. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, decrees, executive orders and rules
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and regulations contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
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repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,