FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Senate Bill No. 8 S 5 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the last fifteen years, we have seen the gradual worsening of the traffic 
congestion in Metro Manila. Unfortunately, traffic planners under the past 
administration have failed to adequately address this problem. 
Consequently, we are now faced with a scenario where employees in the 
public and private sectors, businessmen and students are not able to reach their 
destinations on time. The traffic problem has also prevented the timely delivery of 
goods and services. It is in this manner that the traffic problem being 
encountered by the country contributes to the ever-increasing price of goods and 
services. 
It cannot be denied that the present traffic mess has affected the 
productivity of otherwise productive individuals to a great extent. The 
unproductive time spent by many in commuting has not only affected their 
personal advancement in their careers or professions but also the economic 
growth of the country in general. 
In view of the adverse effects of the traffic congestion in the metropolis, it 
behooves the government to address the problem more seriously. It is also 
imperative on the part of the private sector to contribute their share in the 
resolution of this problem. 
The bill seeks to elicit the support of the private sector, specifically of the 
resident of subdivisions and villages situated within Metro Manila in, at least, 
minimizing the traffic problem. 
Furthermore, in response to the desire to ease the traffic situation in the 
metropolis, this bill likewise endeavors to provide alternative routes or access to 
main thoroughfares by opening subdivision roads to the public for vehicular 
traffic. 
In view of the foregoing considerations early passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 8 S 5 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE OPENING OF SUBDIVISION ROADS TO VEHICULAR 
TRAFFIC FOR ALTERNATIVE ACCESS TO MAIN THOROUGHFARES AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Applicability. This Act shall apply to all housing subdivisions 
and villages situated within Metro Manila. 
SEC. 2. Use of Subdivision Roads. Notwithstanding any provision of 
law, rules and regulations to the· contrary, whenever necessary and possible as 
determined by the Department of Public Works and Highways, a subdivision or 
village situated within metro Manila shall open for public use at least one road 
within its boundaries to vehicular traffic: Provided that, the use of said subdivision 
or village roads shall be limited to vehicles with a gross vehicular weight of up to 
4,500 kgs. 
SEC. 3. Selection of the Access Roads. The Homeowners Association 
of a subdivision of village or in default thereof, the Department of Public Works 
and Highways shall select and deSignate the road to be opened pursuant to the 
provisions of this Act taking into consideration the best alternative access to the 
residents of the said subdivision or village. 
SEC. 4. Prior Notice. The Department of Public Works and Highways 
shall determine and identify the subdivisions or villages which must open, at 
least, one of the roads thereof pursuant to the provisions of this Act. It shall also 
notify the affected Homeowners Association or in default thereof, the residents of 
the said subdivisions or villages of its decision, at least, thirty (30) days before 
the opening of the said roads to the public. 
SEC. 5. Col/ection of Reasonable Fees. A subdivision which has 
opened a road for public use shall be allowed to collect a reasonable fee which 
shall not exceed Five Pesos (P.5.00) from every vehicle passing through said 
road. It may also collect an annual fee which shall not exceed Three Hundred 
Pesos (P300.00) from every motorist using its access roads. Such fees shall be 
used to defray the cost of maintaining the subdivision or village roads opened to 
the public for vehicular use as well as the cost of employing additional security 
personnel to man the said roads. 


SEC. 6. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations. 
The Department of 
Public Works and Highways shall, within sixty (60) days from the date of 
effectivity of this Act, promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations for the 
implementation of the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. Any provision of law, decree, order or rules 
and regulations as are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
deemed repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 8. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its 
approval. 
Approved,