Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE ACTIVE USE AND DISPLAY OF COMMERCIAL 
BILLBOARDS DURING TYPHOONS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
30 billboards throughout Metro Manila were blown down by typhoon "Milenyo," killing a 
motorist and injuring several others.1 
16 years have passed yet there is no law prohibiting the active use and display of commercial 
billboards during typhoons.  
This proposed measure aims to mitigate the risk of billboard-related incidents during 
typhoons; therefore, the operations of billboards during weather disturbances must be banned 
for the safety of motorists and pedestrians. 
This bill aims to prohibit the display of commercial billboards and advertising materials within 
twelve (12) hours from an official announcement and/or release of a Typhoon Signal No. 1 
advisory. 
In the 18th Congress, a similar measure was filed by Rep. Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Rep. 
Domingo Rivera, and Rep. Alfred Vargas and it was approved on the third and final reading. 
However, due to time constraints, this bill did not become law.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
1 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2006/09/30/360505/government-trains-sights-giant-billboards 
February 27, 2023
10:27 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE ACTIVE USE AND DISPLAY OF COMMERCIAL 
BILLBOARDS DURING TYPHOONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Bawal Billboard Tuwing 
Bagyo Act”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to mitigate the risk of 
billboard-related accidents during typhoons. For this purpose, the operation of 
billboards during weather disturbances shall be strictly prohibited as a public safety 
measure for the motorists and pedestrians. 
SEC. 3. Prohibition on the Active Use of Billboards During Typhoons. — All advertising 
materials shall be automatically taken down by the billboard operator within twelve 
(12) hours from an official announcement and/or release of a Typhoon Signal No. 1
bulletin or any other significant weather disturbance from the Philippine 
Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). 
This prohibition shall be in effect for the duration of the weather disturbance. For this 
purpose, contents on tarpaulin-based billboards shall be taken down, while electronic- 
based billboards shall be switched off during this period. 
SEC. 4. Penal Clause. - Any billboard operator or person who shall violate the 
provisions of this Act shall be subject to a fine of not less than Three Hundred 
4131 
Thousand Pesos (Php 300,000), or imprisoned of not less than six (6) months but not 
more than one (1) year, upon the discretion of the court. 
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SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Public Works and 
Highways (DPWH), in consultation with the Metro Manila Development Authority 
(MMDA), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), other metropolitan 
councils and other relevant agencies, shall promulgate and issue the implementing 
rules and regulations of this Act within sixty (60) days from the effectivity thereof. 
 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions thereof which are not affected shall 
continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules, and regulations, presidential decrees, 
letters of instruction and other presidential issuances which are incompatible or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly. 
 
SEC. 7. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation, whichever 
comes earlier. 
 
Approved