SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
First Regular Session ) ff >

DATE: 2.3-ApR-2O44

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HB.No.4313 — \

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE MARK A. VILI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under the 1987 Constitution, it provides that “The State recognizes the vital
role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical,
moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being’. (Section 13, Article II)

The cost of education has considerably increased over the years in the
country. Apart from the tuition fee, our students and their parents are beset with
other expenses such as transportation, school supplies, books, medical and dental
fees, and also, admission fees to galleries, museums and stage theatres.

Such scenario has been detrimental to our national development as many
ofour young people drop out of school

Bearing in mind the cited constitutional mandate, this bill seeks to ease the
pressure of very high educational cost on parents and students by granting them
additional privileges.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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MARK A. VILLAR


‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
B.No._4313

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE MARK A. VILLAR

AN ACT
GRANTING PRIVILEGES TO STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS ON
BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled.

SECTION 1. Title - This Act shall be known as the “Student Privilege Act OF
2014."

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms - As used in this Act, the term "student" shall
mean any resident citizen of the Philippines, regardless of age, and duly enrolled in
the elementary, secondary or tertiary level in any public, or private academic
institution recognized by the department of Education and the Commission on Higher
Education,

SECTION 3. Benefits and Privileges - Upon presentation of identification card
duly issued and validated by a recognized Philippine School, the student shall be
entitled to the following:

a. A grant of twenty percent (20%) discount on transportation fares in all public
utility vehicles, ships or airplanes; Provided, that the fare discount shall be
availed of only during school seasons;

b. A grant of ten percent (10%) discount of medical and medical service in
government as well as private clinics;

c. A grant of ten percent (10%) discount on admission fees in museums, art
galleries, libraries and stage theaters; and

d. A grant of ten percent (10%) discount on basic school supplies, to be availed
of at enrollment time.

SECTION 4. For the purpose of this Act, the schools, colleges, universities
and other educational institutions shall issue an identification card to their students
duly signed and validated by their heads. The identification card shall properly
identify the student and contain the list of privileges granted by this Act. The
identification card is non-transferable and violation hereof shall be a ground for the
forfeiture of the privileges.


SECTION 5. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish or abolish
existing privileges granted by other laws to the students.

SECTION 6. All establishments and institution concemed, shall post or
caused to be posted, in conspicuous places within their premises, notices indicating
the benefits provided for under this Act.

SECTION 7. Violation of any provision of this Act shall be punished according
to the following:

a. First and second violations shall be punishable by imprisonment of not
exceeding one (1) month or a fine of not more than One Thousand Pesos
(1,000.00) or both atthe discretion of the Court;

b. Third violation shall be punishable by the same penalty and in addition,
revocation of license or permit to operate the business or establishment.

In case of partnership, corporation, association, or group, the penalty shall be
imposed on the President, Treasurer, Secretary, or any other person responsible for
the violation.

If the offender is an alien, he shall after service of sentence, be deported
immediately without further proceedings by the Bureau of Immigration.

SECTION 8. Implementing Rules - The Department of Education and the
Commission on Higher Education, in consultation with the Department of Finance,
Department of Transportation and Communications, and other concemed private
and public agencies, shall issue the implementing rules and regulation to ensure the
effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 9.Repealing Clause - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees,
including rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 10.Separability Clause - If any part or provision of this Act shall be
held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 11.Effectivity - This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,