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HousE BILL no, _ 7896

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Persons with disabilities deserve to enjoy the same rights as others do in our society. They should
be able to live freely and independently as possible. Out of 92.1 million household population of
the Philippines in 2010, 1.443 million are persons with disabilities. On a daily basis, 15 out of the
50 people we interact with would be persons with disabilities.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities stresses on the need for
State Parties to take appropriate measures and enforce mechanisms to enable the full and
effective participation and inclusion of PWDs in society.

‘As mobility is a vital means by which people participate in a society, and that most transactions
and activities (such as banking, work opportunities, health care and such) are situated at cities
and urban centers, the State must look into ensuring that there are inclusive and accessible
transport options for PWDs to allow them to travel or commute more comfortably.

Although public utility buses and train lines already have designated seats and stations for PWDs,
senior citizens and pregnant women, We must take into consideration that PWDs, especially those
physically challenged, are terribly inconvenienced with very ableist design of public utility vehicles,

In this light, this proposed measure seeks to establish a more inclusive and accessible
transportation program for PWDs in cities and urban centers in the country.

On behalf of the people of Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7896

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT TO INSTITUTE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS)-FRIENDLY
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IN CITIES AND URBAN CENTERS OF THE COUNTRY,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State to promote the rights of every individual, access to
economic opportunities considering their conditions and needs.

SECTION 2. Pursuant to this policy, there shall be established, under the Department of
Transportation, a transportation and mobility program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

SECTION 3. The initial amount of one hundred million pesos (P100M) needed for the
implementation of this program shall be charged to the budget of the Department of
Transportation under the General Appropriation Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the General Appropriation Act.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any provision of this Act or the application
of such provision to any person, group, and circumstance is declared invalid or unconstitutional,
the remainder of this Act shall not be affected by such declaration.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. The provisions of this, as amended and all other laws, decrees,
executive order, rules and regulations, issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,