Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
19th Congress 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE EMIGDIO P. TANJUATCO III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The implementation of the K-12 program has been, and will continue to be, one of the 
greatest accomplishments of the Philippine government since it has provided the next 
generation of leaders with an educational system that is at par with global standards. By 
providing students with the authority to decide on a field of specialization at the high school 
level, we are allowing them to discover the paths they wish to pursue at an early age. As we 
continue to modernize the education system, I believe it is of greater importance to provide 
our students with the necessary education for more basic and practical skills that they will face 
as adults. As such, it is of utmost importance that a basic concept such as road safety be 
included as part of the curriculum in lower and higher education. 
The Road Safety Education Act of 2023 aims to provide all road users with the proper 
education to ensure their safety while travelling all over the country. Currently, road safety is a 
topic that is not required to be taught in the K-12 program. This is problematic if we consider 
that majority of students use public transportation daily in order to get to school. Additionally, 
it is no secret that majority of road users lack the discipline in following traffic rules whether it 
be drivers of motor vehicles, bicycles and even pedestrians. By including road safety in the 
curriculum of the K-12 program, this piece of legislation has the potential to reshape the 
mindset of Filipinos whenever they are on the road, be it inside a vehicle, or as a pedestrian. 
If we are able to shape our students to be masters of their respective fields through our 
educational system, imagine the impact this can possibly have by molding the Filipino people 
into responsible and disciplined road users. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
EMIGDIO P. TANJUATCO III 
March 6, 2023
10:39 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
19th Congress 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE EMIGDIO P. TANJUATCO III 
AN ACT  
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF A SUBJECT ON ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE 
K-12 PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the Road Safety Education Act of 2023. 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure the 
safety and welfare of the commuting public by creating road safety and risk awareness. As 
such, the State shall promulgate laws that to promote a safe, viable, and dependable road 
safety system in the country in order to protect the welfare of the general public. 
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. For the purpose of this Act: 
a. “Road safety education”- refers to the rights and responsibilities of drivers, pedestrians,
and commuters in their use of all types of roads used for transportation in order to
reduce the incidence of road accidents. It shall include, but not be limited to, road 
awareness, road and/or traffic signages, responsible commuting, driving safety, car 
passenger safety, pertinent laws and rules and regulations on driving, and the 
responsibilities of road users;  
b. “K to 12 refers to the enhanced basic education program created under Republic Act
No. 10533, otherwise known as the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
SEC. 4. Integration into Curriculum.- Basic road safety and comprehensive driver’s education 
are hereby integrated into the curriculum of the K to 12 program. Basic road safety shall be 
made part of the elementary curriculum. Comprehensive driver’s education shall be made part 
of the primary and secondary school curricula.  
Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of Education (DepEd), in 
coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), shall promulgate the necessary rules 
and regulations to implement the provisions of this act. 
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Sec. 6. Appropriations. The funds needed for the purpose of implementing this Act shall be 
sourced from the Special Road Safety Fund which is 7.5% of the Motor Vehicles User’s 
Charge. 
 
Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent 
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly 
 
Sec. 8. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
newspapers of general circulation 
 
 
Approved,