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Introduced by Senator Rodante D. Marcoleta
AN ACT
INTEGRATING ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE K TO 12 BASIC 
EDUCATION CURRICULUM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
On 01 May 2025, an ordinary toll plaza in the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway 
became the site of an unimaginable tragedy as a speeding passenger bus rammed 
into multiple vehicles—leaving 37 injured and claiming the lives of at least 10 people, 
including the parents of a two-year-old toddler as well as four children on their way 
to a religious youth camp.1 Shortly after, on 04 May 2025, a sport utility vehicle crash 
near the entrance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport left two casualties, 
including a four-year-old girl who had just been there to send off her overseas Filipino 
worker father.2
These tragedies highlight what has been a growing crisis of road transportation 
crashes and incidents in the country. In 2023, the country recorded its highest number 
of deaths due to land transportation accidents at 13,125—a 7.2% increase from the 
12,240 deaths recorded in 2022.3 A considerable portion of these casualties consisted 
of minors and young adults.
Pedestrians also remain as one of the more vulnerable users of our roads. In 
2023, for example, the Metro Manila Development Authority reported 85,954 cases of
1 Kaycee Valmonte, Children Headed to Youth Camp Among 10 Dead in SCTEX Crash, RAPPLER.COM, May 02, 2025, available 
af https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/deaths-sctex-crash-may-2025/ (last accessed on July 06, 2025).
2 Joviland Rita, NAIA Car Crash Victims Died Due to Blunt Force Trauma -Autopsy Results, GMA NEWS, May 07, 2025, available
at 
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/945236/naia-car-crash-vlctlms-died-due-to-blunt-force-trauma-
autopsy-results/story/ (last accessed on July 06, 2025).
3 Philippine Statistics Authority, Land Transport Accidents Account 1.9 percent of Deaths in the Country, Highest Humber of 
Deaths Recorded in 2023, May 07, 2025, ara/feWeathttps://psa.gov.ph/stati5tics/vital-5tatistics/node/1684076211 (last accessed 
on July 06, 2025).


road crashes in Metro Manila—of which 352 were fatal collisions.4 And of these 352 
crashes, at least 96 or roughly 27% of these incidents involved pedestrians.5 Along 
with population density, infrastructure challenges, and enforcement issues, one of the 
contributing factors cited in the report was driver behavior or the often-reckless 
conduct exhibited by motorists on the road.6
This bill, which takes inspiration from similar measures filed during the previous 
Congress as well as from existing road safety programs such as the Students Today, 
Road Users Tomorrow (STRUT) and the Strengthening Advocacy for Future Educators 
and Drivers (SAFE) Schools Initiative by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), aims 
to stem this growing crisis by integrating the principles of road safety as well as a 
comprehensive drivers education module in the K to 12 basic education curriculum. 
Not only will this instill greater awareness among the youth on road safety and 
awareness, but it will also mold a new generation of road users towards proper road 
conduct and discipline.
This bill is also aligned with our commitment towards fulfilling the United 
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly SDG Target 3.6 on halving 
the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents, as well as SDG 
Target 11.2 on providing access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable 
transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public 
transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, 
children, persons with disabilities and older persons by 2030.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly 
sought.
RODAmE D. MARCOLETA
4 Metro Manila Development Authority, 2023 Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS), available at 
https://mmda.gov.ph/images/Home/FOI/MMARAS/MMARAS_AnnuaLReport_2023.pdf (last accessed on July 06, 2025).
5 Ibid.
6 Ibid.


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
S. B. No.
25 JULIO P6:35
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Introduced by Senator Rodante D. Marcoleta
AN ACT
INTEGRATING ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE K TO 12 BASIC 
EDUCATION CURRICULUM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Road Safety Education in
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Schools Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
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ensure the safety and security of its citizens through road safety infrastructure,
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legislation, and programs. Further, the State recognizes that road accidents and
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deaths are urgent health and development concerns that gravely affect both the
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economy and the community at large. Towards this end, the State shall establish an
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inclusive mechanism that instills road safety consciousness in students to ensure their
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safety in and outside of the school.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For the purpose of this Act:
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a. Basic Road Safety refers to the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians and
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commuters in their use of all types of roads used for transportation in order to
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reduce the incidence of road accidents. It shall include, but not limited to, the
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following:
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i. Road awareness;
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ii. Road signages,
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iii. Responsible commuting; and
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iv. Responsibilities of pedestrians;


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b. Comprehensive Drivers' Education refers to the rights and responsibilities of
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drivers in their use of all types of roads for transportation in order to reduce
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the incidence of road accidents. It shall include, but not limited to, the
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following:
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i. Organization and operation of the Land Transportation Office (LTO);
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ii. Requirement and processes of obtaining a license;
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iii. Current road safety laws and traffic regulations;
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iv. Traffic signages;
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V. Operation of automotive parts and related accessories;
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vi. Different parking skills;
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vii. Driving courtesy;
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viii. Scanning of danger to reduce road crash risks;
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ix. Defensive driving techniques;
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X. Dangers of distracted driving as well as driving under the influence of drugs
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or alcohol;
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xi. Vehicle safety features;
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xii. Road hazards;
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xiii. Emergency situations and procedures;
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xiv. Safe use of motorcycles and light motor vehicles;
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XV. Passenger safety;
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xvi. Pedestrian safety; and
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xvii. Basic Road Safety and its components as provided under Section 3(a) of
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this Act.
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c. K to 12 refers to the enhanced basic education program created under Republic
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Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013.
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Sec. 4. Integration into the Curriculum. - Basic Road Safety and
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Comprehensive Drivers' Education are hereby integrated into the K to 12 basic
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education curriculum. Basic Road Safety shall be made part of the elementary
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curriculum while the Comprehensive Drivers' Education shall be made part of the
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junior and senior high school curricula.
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Sec. 5. Teaching Modules. - The Department of Education (DepEd), in
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coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the LTO, and the


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University of the Philippines National Center for Transportation Studies (UP-NCTS),
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and in consultation with local government units, other relevant government agencies
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and road safety advocates and organizations, shall design the Basic Road Safety and
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Comprehensive Drivers' Education teaching modules, taking into consideration the age
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and comprehension level of the students: Provided, That in the creation of teaching
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modules, the agencies shall take into consideration, incorporate, improve on, or build
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upon existing road safety programs and initiatives for students
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Sec. 6. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this
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Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days after the
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effectivity of this Act, the DepEd shall, in coordination with DOTr, LTO, UP-NCTS, other
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relevant government agencies, and road safety advocates and organizations,
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promulgate the rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this
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Act.
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Sec. 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared
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invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder thereof not otherwise affected shall remain
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in full force and effect.
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Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
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letters of instructions, proclamations or administrative regulations that are inconsistent
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with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
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publication in the Official Gazette ov in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,