Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session |

House Bill No. 7299 |

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Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero and
Enrico A. Pineda |

EXPLANATORY NOTE \

Based oh a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), air
pollution représents the biggest environmental risk to health. In 2012, one out of
every nine deaths was the result of air pollution-related conditions. Of those deaths,
around 3 millign are attributable solely to ambient (outdoor) air pollution."

Accorditlg to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
in the Philippihes around 80 percent of air pollution comes from motor yehicles and
air pollution cbming from vehicular emissions is believed to be the major cause of
respiratory anjl cardiovascular diseases, and a major contributor to global warming
and climate chpnge.* '

Thus, there is an urgent need to take up necessary measures to combat the
major health }isk due to air pollution. According to a study condugted by the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one effective measure to reduce air
pollution is thd wholesale replacement of conventional vehicles with electric vehicles.
Overall, when fccounting for the emissions today from the power plants that provide

+ Ambient air pollhition: a global assessment of exposure and burden of disease. Geneva! World Health
Organization; 3016. Available at __http:shvww.who.int/phe/publications/air-pollution-global-
assessment/en/ (Ist accessed on 04 August 2020).

2 DENR: Transpoft-Related Air Pollution is the Biggest Environmental Health ‘Threat In PH; 2016
Available at hitp'Jvww.r5.denr gov. ph/news-and-features/latest-news/2850-denr-trangport-related:
air-pollution-is-the-biggest-environmental-health-threat-in-
ph.html#:~:text=lLeones%20said%20the%20country’s%20transport,smoke%20stacks
‘%20burning. (lastf accessed on 04 August 2020),

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decarbonize o

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healthier Phili

ion. Deeper emissions cuts would be realized if power plants
x time.*

om would lead to an approximately 30 percent reduction in emissions

se Bill seeks to promote and facilitate the use of electric Yehicles and
hharging stations in the country by providing support, incentives and
various ways for the emerging industry to help in ou fight for a
pines. }

‘The immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

MI L. ROMERO Ph.D. x. ‘a

Re entativd, 1Pacman Partylist Representative, 1Pacman Potsist

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a dent in climate change?; 2016. Available at
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 289

Be it enacted.
Congress ass

ORK FOR THE USE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND THE
‘ABLISHMENT OF ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS

the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
bled:

CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. cai ‘Title. - This Act shall be referred to as the "Electric Vehicles and

Charging Stat

ns Act."

Sec. 2. ion of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to:
(a) nerate employment opportunities to our local skilled workforce to
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stain their livelihood.

() Gee the country's energy security and independence by reducing
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liance on imported fuel for the transportation sector;

jie, and support innovation in clean, sustainable, and efficient
ergy to accelerate social progress and human development by



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encouraging public and private use of new and alternative energy
teghnologies;

Safeguard and improve the integrity, reliability, and stability of the
cointry's electric power grid by optimizing the location of energy sources
relative to demand; and

Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization while recognizing
role of the private sector, in order to support the transilion to new
hnologies, spur small and medium enterprise growth, attract
investments, grow globally competitive and innovative industries, and
grade the country’s participation in regional and global value chains.

Sec. 3. Scope pnd Application. - This Act shall apply to the manufacture, local
assembly, installation, utilization, and regulation of electric vehicles, charging
stations, and importation of parts and components for the manufacture and assembly
operations acnd batteries. |

mm of Terms. - For purposes of this Act. the following terms shall be
d below:

ic vehicle (EV) refers to a vehicle with at least one electric drive
vehicle propulsion. For the purposes of this Act, it includes a battery
tric vehicle, hybrid-electric vehicle, and a plug-in hybrid electric
vehicle;

id-electric vehicle refers to a vehicle with both a rechargeable
elergy storage system and a fueled power source propulsion;

in hybrid-electric vehicle refers to a hybrid-electric vehicle with
rechargeable energy storage system that is intended to be charged from
ai external electric energy source;

ittery pack refers to the mechanical assembly comprising battery cells
and retaining frames or trays, and possibly components for battery
mpnagement;

te of Inspection refers to a document issued by the building
official of a local government unit (LGU) to the owner or applicant as a
requirement for the installation of power lines to a building or structure
tocertify the completeness of the installation of all electri¢al wirings,


pirsuant to Republic Act No. 6541 as revised by Presidential Decree No.
1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines:

foe refers to the amount imposed on users in exchange for the
e of facilities of charging stations. Its individual components shall be
bundled pursuant to regulations issued by the Energy Regulatory
mmission (ERC);

ing station refers to all equipment for delivery of alternating
current or direct current to EVs, installed in an enclosure with special
cdatrol functions and communications, and may be located off the
vdhicle. For the purposes of this Act, charging stations shall include
battery swapping station:

ing station service provider refers to a natural or juridical person,
accredited by the Department of Energy (DOE), who sells, installs,
tains, owns, or operates charging stations or any of its ¢omponents
a fee;

:prehensive Roadmap on Electric Vehicles (CREV) refers to a
tional plan with an annual work plan to accelerate the electrification
transportation in the country with four components: electric vehicles
abd charging stations, manufacturing, research and development, and
hyman resource development. It shall be incorporated in the Philippine
ergy Plan and the National Transport Policy’

i ian gystem refers to the system of wires and associated
ities belonging to a franchised distribution utility, extending
tween the delivery points on the transmission, sub-transmission

stem, or generating plant connection and the point of connection to
je premises of the end-user}

istribution utility (DU) refers to any electric cooperative, private
cdrporation, or government-owned utility which has a franchise or
atthority to operate a distribution system including those whose
frpnchise or authority covers economic zones;

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routes refer to public transportation routes created or identified
LGUs and approved by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to
exclusively traversed by electric public utility vehicles (PUVs);

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sporter refers to any individual, partnership, corporation, or other
tity engaged in the importation of Completely Knocked Down (CKD)
its, Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) kits, Semi-assembled) parts and



components, parts and components of EVs, batteries and charging
stdtions equipment, organized, and existing under Philippine laws;

ufacturer or assembler refers to any individual, partnership,
cotporation, or other entity engaged in the manufacture and assembly
of [EVs using local and/or imported parts and components that would
in¢lude an unfinished and/or unpainted body shell ingorporated,

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anized, BOI registered and existing under Philippine laws/

ite buildings and establishments refer to residential, commercial,
industrial structures owned or leased by private persons or juridical
ities, and in the case of commercial and industrial structures, whose
ds and services are available to the public;

te charging stations refer to charging stations installed in private
dings and establishments which may be open for use by the public
a fee;

a.  Pablic buildings and establishments refer to structures owned or leased

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the government through its departments, agencies, bureaus, offices,

corporations, and LGUs; and

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Secretaries fr
Industry (DTD,
Department o!
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ic charging stations refer to charging stations installed in public
ildings and establishments, and gasoline stations, which are available
use by the public for a fee.

CHAPTER IT

ae PUBLIC — PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE

TION OF POLICY, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

x Industry Development Council (IDC) shall be created composed of

the following government agencies: Department of Trade and
Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Energy (DOE),
Finance (DOF), Department of Interior and Local Government
ment of Science and Technology (DOST), representatives from the

industry sector and from other government agencies, as resource persons, to provide

direction in th

formulation of policies and regulatory framework of this Act.



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Sec. 6. To undértake the implementation of the plans, programs and monitoring
system, the IDG shall form an Inter-Agency Task Force composed of their respective
technical/expert representatives.

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Responsibilities of the Inter Agency Task Force under direction of
xt Council (IDC).

mulate modalities for easier access to financing capital expenditures,
rating expenses and retail operations of electric and hybrid vehicle
anti charging station manufacturers and assemblers;

Develop and implement standards which are aligned with international
stqndards to govern electric and hybrid vehicles including batteries and
charging infrastructures

Review and recommend policy to increase public transport applications
for electric and hybrid vehicles nationwide including their yse for fleet
opprations in national government agencies and local government units
(LEUs); |

dinate with LGUs in identifying and allocating land and property
within their jurisdiction for use as public charging stations for electric
hybrid vehicles:

ew and recommend appropriate classification for electric|and hybrid
vehicles and the corresponding parameters for Motor Vehicle Inspection
System (MVIS) approval: |

Cdordinate with the electric power industry stakeholders, particularly
thp Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and electric distribution
ities and cooperatives, in the preparation of their electric systems
network to accommodate the connection of electric and hybrid
vehicles charging equipment and stations:

nomic, social, and environmental benefits of the use of glectric and

Undertake Information and Education Campaign (IEG) on the
oon vehicles; and

Mbnitor resolution of issues affecting the electric and hybrid vehicle



CHAPTER Iii
ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Sec. 8. Governthent Regulations. - All regulations related to the use of HVs and the
establishment df charging stations shall be structured to facilitate the creation of an

participation,

ith preference for indigenous technologies, to attain the long-term

enabling of for equitable and non-discriminatory private sector

goal of stable er

ergy prices and energy sufficiency.

See. 9. Role of the Department of Energy. - The DOE shall be the primary agency
tasked with thd promotion of the adoption of EVs and the development of charging
infrastructure. fowards this end, the DOE shall:

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H4rmonize existing policies and promulgate uniform and streamlined
rules, regulations, and standards on the use, operations, and
maintenance of charging stations, in coordination with other concerned
agencies, to include the accreditation of charging station service
providers and requirements by DUs on charging station service
providers; t

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velop and update the EV and charging stations component of the
CREV in coordination with the DOTr, Department of Trade and
Influstry (DTD, Department of Environment and Natural) Resources
NR), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), LGUs
other relevant national government agencies (NGAs). The
component shall be finished not later than the 30th of May of every year;

Ddvelop and update the CREV by compiling its various components. The
CREV shall be released to the public not later than the 30th of
tember of every year’

Harmonize existing guidelines and issuances related to the promotion
of|the adoption of EVs and charging stations, and issue plans and
Seam on the same;

Injplement, together with DOTr and DTI, plans and program pursuant
to| Section 6(d) of this Act through information, education,
eojnmemiention, and demonstration campaigns consistent with the
CREV; i;



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larly accredit charging station service providers, and publish on its
website an annual inventory of all accredited charging station service
providers and a list of all public charging stations in the country:

ire DUs to submit their respective charging infrastructure
development plans as part of their Distribution Development Plans not
later than 30th of August of every year:

Enforce compliance with mandatory open access installation of charging
stations as required under Sections 16 and 17 of this Acts

Ensure charging stations are compliant with the Philippine Electrical
, Philippine Distribution Code, and other relevant standards;

egate and centralize data from ERC, DTI, DOTr, DENR, Land
latory Board (LTFRB), Metro Manila Development, Authority

(DA), Philippine Competition Commission, LGUs, and other
vant NGAs insofar as EVs and charging stations are con¢erned; and

form all other acts that are analogous to the foregoing, which are
necessary and incidental to accomplish the policy objectives of this Act.

Sec. 10. Role of the Energy Regulatory Commission. - In addition to its functions
under RepubliclAct No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform
Act of 2001, the ERC shall:

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Pyomulgate uniform and streamlined rules and requirements for self-
generating charging stations and centralized vehicle-to~ grid facilities;

Regulate the rates charged by DUs on all charging stations, taking into
acount, among others, the utilization of the charging station, the
prbmotion of efficiency, the unique requirements of charging stations,
and its effect on the DU's demand profile and distribution system;

Mandate the unbundling of charging fees;

Exercise exclusive jurisdiction over all matters that pertain to rate
setting in this Act; and |

Perform all other acts that are analogous to the foregoing, which are
ndcessary and incidental to accomplish the policy objectives of this Act.



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Sec. 11. Role of|the Department of Transportation. -The DOTr shall be the primary
agency tasked With the development of EV demand generation, and the regulation,
registration, anfi franchising of EVs. Towards this end, the DOTr shall:

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Coprdinate with the DOE and other relevant NGAs in the preparation
of the EV and charging stations component of the CREV;

male relevant policies on the use, operations, inspection, registration,
anil franchising of EVs; i

Conduct information, education, communication, and demonstration
agit together with the DOE and DTI; i

Mandate the inclusion of green routes in the respective Local Public
insport Route Plans of the LGUs; and

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Ereen all other acts that are analogous to the foregoing, which are
nefessary and incidental to accomplish the policy objectives of this Act.

Sec, 12. Role of he Department of Trade and Industry. - The DTI shall be the primary
agency tasked|with industry development of EVs, charging stations, parts and
components, and batteries. Towards this end, the DTI shall:

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Fdrmulate relevant Philippine National Standards for) consumer
prptection and trade facilitation, and conduct a regular review of these
standards for possible revision or updating to align with deyelopments
in|trade and latest technology of EVs;

Regulate the quality and safety of the parts and components of EVs,
chprging stations, and batteries by implementing relevant standards to
ensure the manufacture, production, and distribution jof quality
ees for the protection of the consumer; |

Dévelop and update the manufacturing component of the CREV, in
coprdination with DOE, DOTr, Board of Investments (BOD), and other
relevant NGAs with a focus on EV, charging stations, parts and
components, and battery manufacturing. The manufacturing
component shall be submitted to the DOE not later than the 3Qth of
Mpy of every year; }

Develop and update the human resource development component of the
CREV, in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment,
nical Education and Skills Development Authority, Commission on
igher Education, and other relevant NGAs. The human resource


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development component shall be submitted to the DOE not later than
thé 30th of May of every year;

Coordinate with the DOE and other relevant NGAs in the preparation
of the EV and charging stations component of the CREV;

Develop, in coordination with the BOI and other relevant NGAs, the EV
ingentive strategy pursuant to Section 25 (a) of this Act; and.

Perform all other acts that are analogous to the foregoing, which are
nefessary and incidental to accomplish the policy objectives of this Act.

Sec. 13. Role of Local Government Units. - In addition to its functions under existing
laws, LG Us shall:

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Idpntify green routes in their respective Local Public Transport Route
Plhns consistent with the National Transport Policy: |

In¢lude the electrification of PUVs in their respective development

Isgue Certificates of Inspection to charging stations;

Submit to DOE not later than 30th of January of every year the list of
charging stations in their respective localities; and

Ensure compliance of public and private buildings and establishments
ith Section 18 of this Act.

Sec. 14, Role of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. — In addition
to its functions|under existing laws, the DENR shall, in consultation with the DOE,

DOTr, DTI,

d other public and private stakeholders, promulgate rules and

guidelines on the recycling and disposal of EVs, charging stations, parts and

components,

id batteries. The DENR, in coordination with the DOTr, shall include

EVs in the comprehensive air pollution management and control program from motor
vehicles including greenhouse gas emissions monitoring in accordance with Republic
Act No. 8749, otherwise known as the Clean Air Act of 1999.

Sec. 15. Role

the Department of Public Works and Highways. - In addition to its

functions undet existing laws, the DPWH shall establish guidelines on the following:



(a)

(b)

Construction of charging stations and other EV support inftastructure
in buildings and other establishments; and }

Isguance of permits for the construction or renovation of buildings or

establishments pursuant to Section 18 of this Act.

Sec. 16. Role ofthe Department of Science and Technology (DOST). — In addition to
its functions under existing laws, the DOST shall develop and update the research
and development component of the CREV, in consultation with the DTI and other
relevant NGAs| The research and development component shall be submitted to the
DOE not later than the 30th of May of every year.

CHAPTER IV

DEMAND GENERATION AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Sec. 17. Man EV Share in Corporate and Government Fleets. — The following
entities shall ensure that at least five percent (5%) of their fleet shall be EVs within
the timeframe lindicated in the CREV: Provided, That the CREV shall provide a
timeline for thf gradual increase of such percentage until the entire fleet is fully

electrified:
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Influstrial and commercial companies such as cargo logistics companies,
food delivery companies, tour agencies, hotels, power utilities, and water
utilities; I

Peli transport operators, including buses, jeepneys, tricycles, taxis,
id transport network vehicle services; and

LGUs, NGAs, and government-owned and controlled corporations:
Pipvided, That the electrification of government fleets shall be
cohsidered compliance with Republic Act No. 11285, otherwise known
the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act. |

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Sec. 18. Dedicated Parking Slots for Electric Vehicles in Private and Public Buildings

and Establi

nts. - Private and public buildings and establishments constructed

after the effectivity of this Act and pursuant to the National Building Code of the
Philippines shall designate dedicated parking slots for the exclusive use of EVs:



Provided, That|the number of dedicated parking slots shall be proportional to the
total number ofjparking slots within the building or establishment: Provided further,
‘That the use of dedicated parking slots by vehicles other than EVs shall be punishable
under Section 29 of this Act: Provided finally, That existing private and public
buildings and establishments shall comply with the foregoing requirements within
the timeframe indicated in the CREV. No permit shall be issued for the construction
or renovation of a building or establishment unless this Section has beeh complied
with.

Installation of Charging Stations in Dedicated Parking Slots. -
ing slots built in accordance with Section 18 shall be installed with a
: Provided, That the owner of the private or public building or
shall allow a third party charging station service provider to install,
intain the charging station, or enter into any other contractual
ith such third party charging station service provider in fair,
nondiscriminatory terms: Provided further, That the owner of the
ic building or establishment may act as its own charging station
by constituting itself as a charging station service provider pursuant
of this Act: Provided finally, That if a DU engages in the business of
ion service provider, it shall do so in accordance with Section 26 of
fo. 9136 as implemented by ERC through its applicable rules and
siness separation and unbundling.

charging stati
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arrangement

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Access Installation of Charging Stations in Gasoline Stations. -
s shall designate dedicated spaces for the installation of charging
ied, That the owner of the gasoline station shall allow a third party
service provider to install, operate, or maintain the charging station,
y other contractual arrangement with such third party charging
rovider in fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory terms: Provided
e owner of the gasoline station may act as its own charging station
by constituting itself as a charging station service provider pursuant
s of this Act: Provided finally, That a gasoline station shall not be
ction, operation, or compliance permit by the DOE unless the owner
is ample space for the construction of charging stations within its

Sec. 20. Open
Gasoline stati
stations: Provi
charging statio
or enter into
station service
further, That tl
service providel
to the provisior
issued a constr]

Sec. 21. Use of Charging Stations in Dedicated Parking Spaces and Gasoline Stations.
- All public stations shall be open to the public, All private charging stations may be


opened to the public. Both public and private charging stations shall be allowed to
impose and collpct charging fees.

Sec. 22. Permits for the Installation of Charging Stations. - All government agencies
including LGU shall provide for a uniform and streamlined permitting process for
the installation, operation, maintenance, replacement, and removal of charging
stations: Fieeeage: the process shall be covered by the provisions of Republic Act

No. 11234, oth

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ise known as the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act.

and Responsibilities of Charging Station Service Providers. — A

charging station service provider shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

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Cdmply with the rules, requirements, and standards of the DOE and
ERC in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of this Act, and permits and
licenses of government agencies and LGUs in accordance with Section
29)of this Acti

By the DU for electricity consumption from the use of the charging
station in cases where the charging station service provider ig the owner
operator of the charging station; and

Regularly submit to the ERC an unbundled structure of the charging
fegs imposed on EV users, in the case of public charging stations owned
orloperated by the charging station service provider.

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Sec. 24. Safety,| Health, and Environment - All manufacturers, assemblers, charging
station service providers, operators of testing facilities, and users of EVs and charging
stations shall epmply with all relevant health, safety, and environmental laws, rules,
and regulations related to the manufacture, assembly, installation, opetation, and
utilization of EVs and charging stations.

CHAPTER V
INCENTIVES

Sec. 25. Fiscal Incentives. —

(a)

Mpnufacturing



The eralna activities shall be included in the annual Investment Priorities

Plan (IPP) of tht

BOI and shall be entitled to the incentives provided under Executive

Order No. 226,| otherwise known as Omnibus Investment Code of 1987, and other
applicable lawsjfor ten (10) years from the effectivity of this Act: Provided, that after
the aforementianed period, the inclusion of these activities in the annual IPP shall be
veviewed and may be extended to BOI-registered companies:

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Ao and assembly of EVs, and KD parts and components as
follows; }

a. CKD parts and components either locally produced or imported
that would include a disassembled body shell including other
parts and components

b.|  Semi-Assembled parts and components either locally produced or
imported that would include an unfinished and/or unpainted body
or shell including other parts and components for assembly.

‘THe establishment and operations of charging stations.

In addition, thé DTI, in coordination with BOI, shall craft and implement an EV
incentive stratdgy, as part of the manufacturing component of the CREV, similar to
Executive Order No. 182 series of 2015, otherwise known as the Comprehensive
Automotive Regurgence Strategy Program. The incentive strategy shall: |

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Narrow the cost gap between EVs and traditional motor vehicles and
enpble the shift of the local traditional motor vehicle industry to EVs;

Prpvide time-bound, targeted, performance-based, and transparent
fiscal and non-fiscal support in order to attract EV and EV parts
manufacturing, particularly electronic parts and other strategic
components, batteries, charging stations, and the establishment of
testing facilities; and |

Set local production targets to be achieved within ten (10) years from
the promulgation of the incentive strategy, subject to extension as
dekermined by the DTI.

The DTI, in codrdination with the BOI, shall establish the application and selection
process for enrpllment and qualification of participants, imposing such|terms and
conditions as it may deem necessary to promote the objectives of the incentive

strategy.


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equipment, including, but not limited to, welding guns and
sformers, and charging station equipment and other related
rsales support equipment; and

‘irty percent (30%) discount from the payment of the motor vehicle

editious registration and renewal of registration, and issuance of a
ial type of vehicle plate by the LTO; |

editious processing by the LTFRB of applications for ftanchise to
operate, including its renewal, for PUV operators that are exclusively
utilizing EVs.

ilment of TESDA Training Program on E-Vehicle.

Expeditious processing by the BOC on the importation of KD) parts and
components for assembly operations of EVs, assembly tools and
eqnipment, including, but not limited to, welding guns and
trdnsformers, and charging station equipment and other related
rsales support equipment;

Allowing expert foreign nationals under the ‘Transfer of Technology



Assistance. - Government financial institutions and other financial
institutions, in accordance with and to the extent allowed by the enabling provisions
of their respective charters or applicable laws, are encouraged to provide concessional
financial packages for entities engaged in the activities mentioned in Section 25 of
this Act, and preferential interest rates and payment scheme on consumer loans for
the acquisition pf EVs and electric charging stations. H

‘The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas shall encourage banks to lend a certain percentage
of their portfolip to EV, charging stations, and battery manufacturers, assemblers,
and end user ee That financing packages for EV fleets shall be prioritized
and the procedure shall be streamlined.

CHAPTER VI :
FINAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 28. DO, aif bo ctaiisned Offices. — A One-Stop-Shop office under direction
of the IDC, sl be established to effect the implementation of this Act. The
organizational |structure and staffing complement shall be determined by the
Secretaries of JOE, DOTr, and DTI, in consultation with the Department of Budget
and Management, and in accordance with existing civil service rules and regulations.
‘The budgetary tequirements necessary for the establishment of the dedicated offices
shall be taken 1 the current appropriations of each agency concerned. Thereafter,
the funding fot the dedicated offices shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations A

Sec, 29. Penalt
upon any perso:
20, 21, and 22 of
thousand pes
(P500,000.00),
That this is wil
prescribed by ot
with the DTI,
imposition of tl

- The DOE, DOTr, and DPWH shall impose fines and penalties
, both natural and juridical, found guilty of violating Sections 18, 19,
‘this Act. The fines and penalties shall range from a mi
(P50,000.00) to a maximum of five hundred tho
d may include suspension or revocation of permits issued: Provided,
out prejudice to the penalties provided under existing regulations
er concerned agencies. The DOE, DOTr, and DPWH, in coordination
LG, and DENR shall issue appropriate rules and regulations on the
se fines and penalties.



Sec. 30. Oversight. - The Joint Congressional Energy Commission
(JCEC) shall exercise oversight powers over implementation of this Act. The DOE,
DOTr, DTI, and other relevant NGAs shall submit the CREV and a report on the
implementation of this Act to the JCEC not later than the Ist day of December of
every year.

Sec. 31. Imy ting Rules and Regulations. — Upon direction of the ID@, the Inter
Agency Task Farce, in consultation with public and private stakeholders shall issue
the implementing rules of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days upon its
effectivity.

Sec. 82. ity Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby
shall remain in|force and effect. |

Sec. 33. fing Clauses. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec. 34. iyity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general cirgulation.

Approved,