SIXTEENTH 'CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THI= PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 829 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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As observed by stakeholders in the airline industry, the rise of low-cost carriers 
over the past few years invited even the low end of the market to travel by air. This 
robust growth of air traffic should be balanced by corresponding airline security 
practices. Consequently, airline regulations forbid intoxicated passengers from boarding 
aircrafts. However, airline personnel find themselves little equipped to handle violations 
of this regulation. Greater disruptions result when inexperienced or unequipped 
personnel handle intoxicated or disruptive passengers poorly. 
The provision of training to flight attendants and gate attendants for the proper 
manner of handling intoxicated and disruptive passengers would promote order in air 
travel and the safety of passengers. 
The proposed measure establishes a training system for airline personnel in the 
appropriate and effective manner of dealing with disruptive passengers. By equipping 
airline staff with sufficient training, carriers ensure the safety, peace, and orderliness of 
the airport and aircraft as well as that of other passengers. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 929 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "lito" M. Lapid 
AN ACT 
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REQUIRING AIRLINE CARRIERS TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO 
FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AND GATE ATTENDANTS REGARDING 
THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL, THE RECOGNITION OF 
INTOXICATED PASSENGERS, AND THE MANNER OF 
ENGAGING DISRUPTIVE PASSENGERS, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the 'Airline Personnel 
Training Enhancement Act of 2013". 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. -
The State, in its pursuit to develop and 
maximize the potential of air transportation and to likewise properly adapt to the 
developments in foreign and domestic commerce, considers the safety and reliability of 
air transport services and the development of a viable and globally competitive 
Philippine aviation industry matters of public interest, in accordance with the demand for 
public convenience and necessity. As such, the State shall implement measures to 
prevent the presence of intoxicated and disruptive passengers on flights. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the terms: 
(1 ) "Air carrier" means a person or commercial enterprise that has been issued 
an air carrier operating certificate and utilizes aircrafts as its means of 
transport of passengers or freight. 
(2) "Flight attendant" means an airline employee who assists passengers in an 
aircraft such as by serving meals, attending to passengers' comfort, and the 
like. 
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(3) "Gate attendant" means an individual working at an airport whose 
responsibilities include facilitating passengers' access to commercial aircrafts. 
(4) "Passenger" means an individual travelling on a commercial aircraft, and who 
shall be treated as such fromthe time he/she arrives at the airport from which 
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such aircraft departs until the time he/she leaves the airport to which such 
aircraft is scheduled to arrive. 
SEC. 4. Enhanced Training of Flight Attendants and Gate Attendants. - The 
training to be required of and extended to flight attendants and gate attendants shall 
conform to the folloWing standards: 
(1) Training Required - In addition to other training required, each air carrier shall 
provide initial and annual recurring training for flight attendants and gate 
attendants employed or contracted by such air carrier regarding: 
(a) serving alcohol to passengers; 
(b) recognizing intoxicated passengers; and 
(c) dealing with disruptive passengers. 
(2) Situational Training - In carrying out the training required under Section 
4(1 )(a) herein, each air carrier shall provide situational training to flight 
attendants and gate attendants on the proper method of dealing with 
intoxicated passengers who act in a belligerent manner. 
SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the Department of Transportation 
shall immediately include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -
The Department of 
Transportation shall have the power to issue the implementing rules and regulations 
required to establish standards for training to be extended in accordance with this Act. 
as well as to effectively implement the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly. 
SEC. 8. Separabiltiy Clause - If any part or provision of this Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions which are not affected thereby shall continue 
to be in full force and effect. 
SEC. 9. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general Circulation. 
Approved. 
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