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COMMITTI;): REPORT NO. 
Submitted by the Committee on Public Services on 
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S. B. No. 3 1 8 8 prepared by the Committee 
Recommending its approval in substitution of S. B. Nos. 96,2529 and 3013. 
Sponsor 
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Senator Revilla, Jr. 
APR 2 8 2009 ___ 
MR. PRESIDENT: 
The Senate Committee on Public Services to which were referred S. B. No. 96. 
introduced by Senator Villar, entitled: 
“AN ACT 
REQUIRING THE MANDATQRY COMPLIANCE BY MOTORISTS 
OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC VEHICLES TO USE HANDS-FREE 
DEVICES WHILE DRIVING.” 
S. B. No. 2529, introduced by Senator Ejercito Estrada, entitled: 
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PROHIBITING THE USE OF CELLULAR PHO 
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WHILE 
DRIVING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” and 
S. B. No. 3013, introduced by Senator Revilla, entitled: 
“AN ACT 
REGULATING THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONE WHILE DRIVING 
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES IN VIOLATION THEREOF.” 
has considered the same and has the honor to report 
ck to the Senate with 
the recommendation that the attached S. B. No. 
prepared by the 
Committee, entitled: 
“AN ACT 
REGULATING THE USE OF MOBILE PHONE WHILE DRIVING, 
PROVIDING PENALTIES IN VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES.” 
be approved in substitution of S. B. Nos. 96, 2529 and 3013 with Senators Villar. 
Ejercito Estrada and Revilla as authors thereof. 


Respectfully submitted: 
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A Committee on Public Services 
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JOKER P. ARROYO 


EX- OZFZCIO MEMBERS: 
JUAN PONCE ENRILE 
Senate President 
Pasay City 


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S.B. No. 
Prepared b y  the Committee on Public Services in subsfifution of S. B. Nos. 
96,2529 and 3013 
AN ACT 
REGULATING THE USE O€ MOBILE PHONE WHILE DRIVING, 
PROVIDING PENALTIES IN VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress, assembled: 
Section 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to 
maintain peace and order, protect life, liberty and property, and promote the 
general welfare of the people. 
While the State recognizes the vital role of communication and 
information in nation-building, the State puts premium on the life and safety of 
its citizens by regulating the use of communication gadgets. 
Sec. 2 .  Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms 
shall mean: 
a) Cellular Phone - is a portable electronic device 
used for mobile voice or data communication over 
a network of specialized base stations known as 
cell sites. 
In addition to the standard voice 
function of 
a cellular phone, current mobile 
phones may support many additional services and 
accessories, such as SMS for text messaging, 
email, pachet switching for access to the internet, 
gaming, bluetoots, infrared, camera with video 
recorder and MMS for sending and receiving 
photos and videos. 
b) Text Messages - Means the use of message 
sending by pressing the keypad of the cellular 


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phone in composing a message and sending it 
through the phone; 
c) Accessories - means the devise or apparatus that 
can be connected to the cellular phone such as, 
but not limited to earphones, microphones, jacks, 
which are capable of sending, receiving, storing 
or otherwise processing messages from other 
modes of communication. 
Sec. 3. Use of Cellular Phone While Driving. -To carry out the above- 
mentioned policy, the use of mobile phones for text messaging and/or for 
dial-up communication shall be allowed while driving all types of vehicles, 
provided, that, different hands-free accessories shall be connected therein”; 
“This section does not apply to a person using a wireless telephone for 
emergency purposes, including but not limited to, an emergency call to a law 
enforcement agency, health ’ ca re provider, fire department, or other 
emergency services agency or entity. 
“This section does not also apply to emergency services professional 
using a wireless telephone while operating an authorized emergency vehicle, 
in the course and scope of hidher duties”. 
Sec. 4. Penal Provision -Violation of this Act shall be punishable by: 
(a) First Offence -fine of Three Thousand Pesos (P 3,000.00) 
(b) Second Offense - fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00) 
(c)Third and succeeding Offenses - a fine of not less than Five 
Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00) but not more than Ten Thousand 
Pesos (P l0,OOO.OO) and/or imprisonment of not more than one 
(1) year at the discretion of the Court. 
Sec. 5. Separability Clause. - If any part, section, or provision of this 
Act shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions shall not be 
affected thereby. 
Sec. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules 
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 1. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect (15) days after its 
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,