Republic of the Philippines 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
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Quezon City 
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First Regular Session 
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
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House Bill No. _________________ 
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Introduced by REP. JESUS MANUEL “BONG” C. SUNTAY 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Road crashes remain among the top causes of death and injury in the Philippines, with 
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children and young adults particularly at risk. According to the World Health 
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Organization (2023), road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among people 
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aged 5–29 years globally. In the Philippines, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 
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and MMDA data consistently show thousands of fatalities and tens of thousands of 
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injuries annually, often involving pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and public utility 
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commuters. These grim statistics underscore the urgent need for systemic interventions 
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beyond infrastructure—especially in the realm of education. 
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This bill responds to that need by institutionalizing comprehensive, developmental, and 
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inclusive road safety education across all levels of the Philippine education system. It is 
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grounded on the following legal and policy frameworks: 
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Article II, Section 15 and 17 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which upholds
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the State’s duty to protect the right to health and life and to maintain peace and
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order;
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Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013) mandating
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relevant, responsive, and evidence-informed curriculum content;
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Republic Act No. 8794, which created the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC)
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and allocates a portion for road safety;
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The Philippines’ commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
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3.6, which targets a 50% reduction in road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030;
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The National Road Safety Action Plan (2023–2028), which recognizes road
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safety education as a key non-infrastructure strategy to save lives.
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The proposed measure seeks to build road safety literacy as a lifelong skill, embedded 
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from early childhood education to adult vocational learning. It does so through: 
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1. Developmentally sequenced content that addresses specific competencies at
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every level—e.g., pedestrian safety for early grades, commuter responsibility for
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adolescents, and driver education for youth and adults;
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2. Inclusive learning tools for children with disabilities and diverse learning needs,
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consistent with the principles of universal design for learning (UDL);
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3. Infrastructure reinforcement, requiring all schools to install physical road safety 
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features within and around school zones to promote experiential learning and 
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real-life application; 
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4. Teacher training and capacity-building, integrated in both pre-service and in-
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service education, to equip educators with appropriate content and pedagogy;
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5. Strong LGU engagement and school zone governance, recognizing that localized
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enforcement, planning, and budgeting are critical to the program’s success.
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Importantly, the bill allocates funding through a dedicated and sustainable source—the 
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Road Safety Fund from the MVUC—and mandates continuous assessment and reporting 
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mechanisms to monitor effectiveness and guide future improvement. 
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In emphasizing education as a key tool for mobility justice, this bill shifts the paradigm 
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of road safety from mere regulation and enforcement to behavioral change, risk 
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reduction, and systems-based thinking. It aligns with global best practices recognizing 
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that road safety is not just a transportation issue—but a multisectoral concern involving 
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health, urban planning, education, and public accountability. 
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The passage of this measure will pave the way for a safer, more informed generation of 
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road users, capable of contributing to a culture of safety, shared responsibility, and civic 
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discipline. 
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In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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Republic of the Philippines 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
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Quezon City 
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First Regular Session 
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
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House Bill No. _________________ 
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Introduced by REP. JESUS MANUEL “BONG” C. SUNTAY 
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AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING COMPREHENSIVE ROAD SAFETY 
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EDUCATION IN THE BASIC AND HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULA AND 
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PROVIDING FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND 
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FUNDING MECHANISMS THEREFOR 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. 
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This Act shall be known as the “Comprehensive Road Safety Education Act.” 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. 
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It is hereby declared the policy of the State to: 
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1. Ensure the safety and security of all Filipinos, particularly children and youth,
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through the promotion of road safety awareness and responsible road use;
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2. Address road crashes as a public health, mobility, and education concern
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consistent with the national commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
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(SDG 3.6);
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3. Institutionalize a comprehensive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate road
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safety education curriculum for learners across all levels of formal education;
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4. Strengthen partnerships among education institutions, transportation agencies,
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and local governments for safe school environments and community-based traffic
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education.
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SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. 
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For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean: 
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1. Road Safety Education – Instruction on the safe use of road environments covering
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pedestrian safety, bicycle use, vehicle passenger and driver safety, traffic rules,
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signals, and hazard recognition.
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2. Comprehensive Drivers Education – A complete set of instructions on the rights
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and responsibilities of motorists, road courtesy, defensive driving, legal
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compliance, and environmental awareness.
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3. Inclusive Learning – Instructional approaches that ensure children with
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disabilities or learning difficulties receive equitable access to safety education
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using adapted or assistive teaching tools.
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4. Road Safety Facilities – School-based infrastructure and tools such as pedestrian
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lanes, traffic signage, speed reducers, designated loading/unloading bays, and
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warning systems that promote a safe commute.
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5. Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC) – Fees collected from registered vehicle 
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owners as provided by Republic Act No. 8794, part of which is allocated to road 
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safety and related infrastructure. 
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SEC. 4. Coverage. 
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This Act shall apply to: 
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1. All public and private educational institutions offering basic education under the 
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K to 12 program; 
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2. All colleges, universities, and technical-vocational institutions accredited by the 
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Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and TESDA; 
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3. All LGUs, school governing councils, and stakeholders involved in road safety 
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education and school zone management. 
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SEC. 5. Integration of Road Safety Education. 
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The following shall be institutionalized: 
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1. Kindergarten to Grade 3 – Basic pedestrian rules, identifying road signs, using 
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sidewalks and pedestrian lanes; 
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2. Grades 4 to 6 – Road sharing, commuter responsibility, school zone safety 
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protocols; 
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3. Grades 7 to 10 (Junior High School) – Traffic rules, hazard recognition, basic 
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cycling safety, and road etiquette; 
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4. Grades 11 to 12 (Senior High School) – Comprehensive road safety modules 
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including emergency response and pre-driving awareness; 
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5. Higher 
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Technical-Vocational 
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Formal 
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Comprehensive Drivers Education in general education and technical mobility-
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related programs. 
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SEC. 6. Curriculum and Module Development. 
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The Department of Education (DepEd), in consultation with CHED, DOTr, and the UP-
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National Center for Transportation Studies, shall: 
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1. Design age-appropriate, modular lessons integrating road safety into existing 
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curricula; 
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2. Ensure inclusivity of content for children with disabilities and diverse learning 
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needs; 
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3. Develop localized content adaptable to urban, rural, and high-risk school contexts; 
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4. Provide content in Filipino and local languages, where applicable; 
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5. Approve and distribute standardized materials and integrate them into quarterly 
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lesson plans. 
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SEC. 7. Educational Materials and Resources. 
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The DepEd and CHED shall ensure that: 
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1. Every school library and classroom is equipped with printed and digital resources 
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on road safety education; 
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2. Schools have access to interactive and multimedia materials, including educational 
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games, videos, and simulations; 
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3. Materials are updated biennially to reflect current traffic laws, public safety 
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practices, and transportation developments. 
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SEC. 8. School-Based Road Safety Infrastructure. 
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All schools shall: 
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1. Construct or paint pedestrian crossings, “school zone” markings, and 
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loading/unloading areas within a 300-meter perimeter of school entrances; 
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2. Install standard traffic signage, convex mirrors, and flashing lights where 
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applicable; 
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3. Coordinate with LGUs to establish reduced speed limits and traffic calming 
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measures in designated school zones; 
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4. Create “Safe Routes to School” programs in partnership with barangays and 
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parent-teacher associations. 
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SEC. 9. Capacity Building for Educators. 
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To implement this Act, the DepEd and CHED, in collaboration with DOTr and TESDA, 
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shall: 
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1. Integrate road safety modules into pre-service training for new teachers; 
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2. Conduct regular in-service trainings for current teaching and non-teaching staff; 
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3. Develop certification programs in traffic safety and mobility education; 
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4. Engage local traffic officers and transport planners as guest instructors or advisers. 
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SEC. 10. Partnerships and Local Implementation. 
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1. LGUs shall establish School Zone Safety Councils composed of school heads, traffic 
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enforcers, and barangay officials; 
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2. Private sector partners and transport-related CSOs may be engaged for 
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sponsorships, campaigns, and traffic management; 
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3. Local School Boards shall allocate a portion of their Special Education Fund (SEF) 
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to support road safety activities. 
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SEC. 11. Monitoring and Reporting. 
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The DepEd and CHED shall: 
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1. Develop a national monitoring framework to assess curriculum delivery, learner 
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performance, and school compliance; 
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2. Submit a biennial report to Congress and the Office of the President on the 
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implementation status of this Act, including recommendations for improvement. 
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SEC. 12. Funding. 
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1. The initial implementation shall be sourced from the Road Safety Fund, equivalent 
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to 7.5% of the MVUC; 
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2. Thereafter, necessary funds shall be included in the annual budgets of DepEd, 
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CHED, and DOTr under the General Appropriations Act. 
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SEC. 13. Implementing Rules and Regulations. 
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Within 60 days from effectivity, DepEd, CHED, and DOTr, in consultation with 
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stakeholders, shall promulgate the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the 
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effective execution of this Act. 
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If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be affected 
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and shall remain in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 15. Repealing Clause. 
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All laws, orders, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended 
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accordingly. 
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SEC. 16. Effectivity. 
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This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or a 
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newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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