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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
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AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE THIRD SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER AS THE PHILIPPINE 
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD CRASH VICTIMS, SURVIVORS AND 
FAMILIES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1.2 million individuals 
die every year due to road traffic crashes. In the Philippines, road crash is now the 
Number One cause of death amongst teenagers aged 15-19.
Pursuant to the country's mandate of promoting the well-being of its 
citizens, it is the policy of the State to protect public health and promote travel 
safety. Initiatives from across countries and regions have been put forward to 
increase awareness and to strengthen commitment to road safety.
Last March 2010, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution 
entitled "Improving Global Road Safety". This includes the observance of the World 
Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on the third Sunday of November 
every year. The Philippines is a co-author of this UN General Assembly Resolution. 
Per Presidential Proclamation 2092, this is an opportunity for the country to 
express its concern over the continuing rise in road traffic casualties, and its


intention to partner with the private sector and civil society to address this growing 
malady.
This bill seeks to establish the Philippine Remembrance Day for Road Crash 
Victims, Survivors, and their Families every third Sunday of November of each 
year. This is to raise awareness of the enormous scale and impact of road deaths 
and injuries, to remember the many millions killed or injured in road crashes, and 
to pay tribute to the dedicated emergency crews, police & medical professionals 
who deal daily with the traumatic aftermath of road death & injury.
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought to 
demonstrate the urgent need for concerted effort to improve road safety.
RAMOp^/B^NG REVILLA, 3R.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S E N A T E
S. No. 
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE THIRD SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER AS THE PHILIPPINE 
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD CRASH VICTIMS, SURVIVORS AND 
FAMILIES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representative o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. 
Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Road Crash Victims
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Remembrance Day."
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Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  It is the policy of the State to nurture a
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Filipino society that is aware of the causes, consequences, and costs of road crash
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deaths and injuries and that values human lives by way of remembering the victims
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of road crashes, recognizing the sufferings of their affected families and
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communities and advocating for the improvement of the Philippine road safety
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situation to prevent the loss of more lives.
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Sec. 3. Commemoration Day. -  Every third Sunday of November of each
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year is hereby declared as the "Philippine Day of Remembrance for Road Crash
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Victims, Survivors, and their Families" in accordance with Resolution No 64/255
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March 2 2010 of United Nations General Assembly.
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Sec. 4. Mandatory Activities. -  To ensure the meaningful observance of the
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National 
Day of Remembrance as herein 
declared, the Department of


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Transportation (DOTr), in coordination with the Department of Interior and Local
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Government (DILG), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation
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Franchising and 
Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Metropolitan Manila
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Development Authority (MMDA), shall ensure the implementation of the following
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programs and activities:
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(a) Commemorative 
ceremonies, 
including 
flower-laying 
activities,
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candlelight vigil, solidarity march and special assemblies, shall be
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observed in provinces, cities and municipalities nationwide for road
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crash victims and survivors, involving their families and support groups.
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As a sign of support, local government units (LGUs) are encouraged to
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put up memorials and tributes in strategic local public spaces or road
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networks to commemorate the lives that were lost and those injured in
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order to promote road safety to the public;
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(b) Special 
recognition 
shall 
be 
given 
to 
public officers, 
private
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stakeholders, volunteers and organizations who are instrumental in
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saving lives or supporting victims, survivors and their families who are
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involved in road crashes;
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(c) In coordination with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of
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Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Justice (DOJ)
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and other agencies concerned, the DOTr shall conduct multi-sectoral
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symposia, conferences or consultations that focus on: (1) how to
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improve the trauma care system and emotional support programs given
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to victims, survivors and their families; (2) how to improve the legal
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response, including resolution of pending cases and investigations and
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immediate compensation of victims and/or their families; and, (3) how
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to improve the road safety situation by addressing the key risk factors
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to prevent the occurrence of similar road crash incidents;
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(d) The DOTr, with the assistance of other government agencies and
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private stakeholders, shall conduct public awareness campaigns that


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provide a platform to victims and survivors of road crashes, including
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their families, to advocate for road safety;
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(e) Flag-raising ceremonies in government offices on the day or the week
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immediately of the National Day of Remembrance shall be dedicated to
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road crash victims, survivors and their families, and shall provide a
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platform for bereaved or affected employees to advocate the need for
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road safety; and
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(f) Other related programs and activities as may be determined in the
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Implementing Rules and Regulations.
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Sec. 5. DOTr as Lead Agency. -  The DOTr shall be the lead agency in the
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meaningful observance of the National Day of Remembrance each year. In
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collaboration with public and private stakeholders, national and/or local steering
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committees may also be created for the effective observance of the said event.
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Sec. 6. Appropriations. -  The amount needed for the initial implementation
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of this Act shall be taken from the current fiscal year's appropriation of the
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Department of Transportation and other appropriations available for the purpose.
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Thereafter, the amount needed for all activities provided in this Act shall be
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included in the Annual general Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  The DOTr, in collaboration
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with the DILG, LTO, LTFRB, MMDA, other agencies and stakeholders concerned,
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shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the
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effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of
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this Act.
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Sec. 8. Separability Clause. -  If any provision, section or part of this Act
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shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect,
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invalidate or impair any other provisions, sections or parts hereof.


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Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
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regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
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repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 10. Grievance Mechanism. -  This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
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following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or in
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the Official Gazette.
Approved,