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

SIXTEENTH CONGRE:
First Regular Session

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Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

HOUSE BILL NO._3.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to require establishments, such as malls and shopping centers, commercial
areas, airport and bus terminals, hotels and the likes with designated taxi stands, to issue
passenger stubs in order to provide the necessary information regarding the vehicle that they will
hire.

‘The stub to be issued and accomplished by a security officer or a similarly designated
individual shall contain the date and time, name of the taxi company and/or name of the taxi
‘operator, body number of the vehicle, plate number, a contact number to be notified in case of
emergency or complaints such as 117 (PNP), (LTO) and the establishment where the taxi stand is
located.

Taxi is considered as the primary means of public transportation in reaching a destination
promptly and safely. This service is conveniently made accessible to passengers as taxi stands
are located in almost every commercial establishment in the Metro Manila and highly urbanized
areas all over the country. Thus, establishments with designated taxi stands are one of the many
agencies that should take part in ensuring public safety

Recently, a new modus victimizing female riders by taxi drivers using a sleep inducing
spray has been reported. Chairman Winston Ginez of the Land Transportation Franchising and
Regulatory Board said they have received several reports from the National Capital Region
Police Office that a number of taxi drivers are preying on female passengers by using ‘special
spray’ that emits toxins that make victims dizzy and numb to rob or molest them.

In one report, a complainant narrated her ordeal while inside a taxi cab that almost
knocked her unconscious due to the strong smell of gaseous odor sprayed by the taxi driver while
on her way to her destination.

Similar stories were also posted in social networking site Facebook by other victims of
taxi drivers who used a variation of drugging their passengers by placing a ‘wet towel soaked in
an unknown chemical solution’ directly to the cab’s aircon device to emit gaseous odor.

In order to minimize if not totally eradicate such incidents and other crimes such as hold
up, theft and overcharging passengers, preventive measures in which taxi riders will have the
opportunity to communicate with taxi companies, operators and proper authorities and be able to
report complains may be taken and this Act is one means of making it possible.



The bill also requires all taxi stands to install closed circuit television cameras to provide
deterrents which would make would be criminals think twice and reconsider and help solve
crimes.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

fii tay,
ANGELINA “HELEN” D.L. TAN, M.D.
4th District, Quezon



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 33°71

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT.
PROVIDING SAFETY FOR TAXI PASSENGERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOS

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of State Policy. tate shall, in the interest of providing passenger
fety to the general public, require all taxi stands located in malls and shopping cent
commercial areas, airport and bus terminals, hotels, restaurants and similar establishments, the
mandatory issuance of stubs to taxi passengers.

SEC, 2. Definition of Terms. - For the purpose of this Act, the following shall be the
terminologies shall be construed

a. “Taxi” refers to a vehicle-for-hire type of public transy
a taximeter, which transports a passenger between short distan

ort, usually a car installed with

usually marked by a painted sign or a stand that is
gnated for passengers who intend to hail a taxi and works on a first-come-f
served basis.

Passenger Stub Specification. - For purposes of this Act, the document to be provided by
the establishment where the taxi stand is located, shall contain the following imperative details:

(a) date and tim

(b) name of the taxi company and/or name of the taxi operator;

(c) body number of the vehicle:

(d) plate number:

(e) contact number to be notified in case of emergency or complaints such as 117
(PNP) and 921-448-7777 (LTO); and

(6) location of the taxi stand

The stub, to be issued and accomplished by the security officer or any individual a
to supervise the taxi stands, will be given to the passenger right before boarding the vehicle.

igned

SEC. 4. Installation of Surveillance and/or Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras in Taxi
Stands. - All taxi stands located in malls and shopping centers, commercial areas, airport and bus
terminals, hotels, restaurants and similar establishment are required to install and maintain in
good condition surveillance and/or closed circuit television cameras to protect taxi passengers
and deter crimes,


These establishments are required to ensure that these surveillance/CCTV cameras are
tumed on and recording during the entirety of their business hours. They are also required to
keep a deposit of video recordings for a period of not less than sixty (60) days from the date of
recording.

SEC. 5. Compliance and Monitoring Agencies. — Local Government Units (LGUs) shall
regularly conduct regular inspections in all the establishments with designated taxi stands under
their territorial jurisdictions through duly designated persons and with the assistance of the
Department of Trade and Industry.

SEC. 6. Penalties. ~ The following penalties shall apply to the owner, president, manager, or the
most senior officers of any establishment of business entity who violates the provision of Section
3 of this Act:

a. On the first offense, a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php50,000.00) but
not more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) shall be imposed.

b. On the second offense, a fine of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos
(Php100,000.00) but not more than Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php 150,000.00) shall be imposed.

c. On the third offense, in addition to a fine of not less than Two Hundred Thousand
Pesos (P200,000.00) but not more than Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php300,000.00), the
business permits and licenses to operate shall be cancelled or revoked.

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of the Department of Interior and
Local Government, in consultation with the Department of Trade and Industry, shall promulgate
the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 9. Separability Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,