Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4757

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this representation
respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been receiving support from the
past and present Congress.

The proposed measure seeks to provide an enabling and empowering mechanism
for people with disabilities (PWDs) to enhance their mobility, ease, and comfort
through PWD-friendly modes of transportation.

While the government has enacted laws that will address the accessibility concerns
of PWDS (e.g. ramps, platforms, and priority access to elevators, among others) in
terms of establishment design, the same cannot be said when talking about the
country’s transportation system. This representation strongly believes that
supplementary effort must be given to address this in order to ensure that the
welfare of the PWDs is promoted and improved. Moreover, through the different
efforts of the government, PWDs in the country are now active contributors in the
economy. Laws and policies such as this proposed measure are appreciated and go
a long way In further providing an enabling environment for the PWDs in the

country.

In this light, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. a



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4757
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

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 unconstitutionai, the remainder of this Act shali 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 reguiations, 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,