Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. __$822

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In these modern times, it is imperative that the night is lit artificially. A well-
lit night encourages economic activity in the night, promotes a feeling of
safety and deters the commission of crime.

Nightlife is no longer confined to the notion of leisurely activities since
businesses and companies have industrialized the night shift culture through
the connectivity provided between countries and companies via the internet.

With people up and about at night, it is but natural for economic activity to
follow. And to promote this economic activity, the people catering through
the night must feel safe. And this can be achieved by a simple solar street
light.

In the past, electric lights and bulbs are used as street lights or lamps. This old
technology cuts away through our energy reserves which would have been
used for other purposes. Wit}{ the advent of solar panels, this reliance on
conventional sources of energy can be replaced by one which is powered by
the sun. Not only will it be cleaner, it will be very cost-effective for the
government.

Thus, approvs this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 588%

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SOLAR STREET
LIGHTS IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY, PROVIDING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Declaration of State Policy. — It is the declared policy of the State
to reduce carbon emissions of the country and promote renewable energy. It
is likewise the policy of the State that its citizens from all walks of life will
benefit from renewable energy program of the government. The State’s
constitutional duty of instilling health consciousness over its citizens remains
of paramount importance if we are to advance as a nation.

Section 2. Scope. — All national, provincial, municipal, city and barangay
roads and streets shall use solar street lights to illuminate the night through
which its citizens traverse.

Section 3. Role of the Department of Science and Technology. — the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) shall conduct a study as to
how many solar street lights will be needed to be installed in the entire
country.

It shall likewise, provide the necessary information or specifications as to how
much wattage, battery capacity, number of solar panels needed and distance
between each solar street light to standardize the same and ensure light is
delivered on a certain type and width of road or street.

The DOST shall coordinate with other departments of the government to be
able to come up with the specifications and number of solar street lights
needed to be installed in the whole country. All departments are required to
coordinate and assist the DOST in this endeavor.


Finally, the DOST shall provide a priority list of barangays, municipalities,
cities and provinces who will benefit from the provisions of this Act taking
into consideration the population that will be served.

Section 4. Implementing Department. — The Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) shall implement the installation of solar street lights in
accordance with the specifications of the DOST.

Section 5. Sourcing. — In the purchase of solar street lights for installation and
use in accordance with this Act, local businesses shall be given priority in
supplying the government of the same. A higher priority shall be given to local
businesses who manufacture and sell solar street lights.

Section 6. Appropriation. — The fund needed to implement the provisions of
this Act shall be taken from the budget of the DPWH in the General
Appropriations Act in effect on the year of the enactment of this Act and every
year thereafter.

Section 7. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall
remain in full force and effect.

Section 8. Repealing Clause. — All law, executive orders, rules and regulations
inconsistent with or contrary to this Act are hereby deemed accordingly
repealed or amended.

Section 9. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15)
days from publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,