Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
     EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the Republic of the Philippines, transportation is comparatively under the 
stage of development, relatively due to the country's mountainous areas and 
dispersed islands, and as a result of the past government's persistent 
underinvestment in the nation's infrastructure. 
The country’s transportation problems have been directly hampering the growth 
of our economy. 
Lately, the state has been pushing to improve the transportation organization in 
the country through various infrastructure projects. 
This House Bill seeks to create a comprehensive Transportation Development 
Program, providing funds thereof. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.   
July 1, 2022 
11:19 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
    AN ACT 
CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR 
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURES AND PROTOCOLS, 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, 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 
“Transportation Development Act of 2022” 
SECTION 
2. 
DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is hereby a declared 
policy of the state to create a comprehensive development program for the 
transportation sector throughout the entire country, with the mandate of 
achieving a more effective transport system. 
SECTION 
3. 
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – 
there is hereby created a comprehensive Transportation Development Program 
that shall spearhead the following: 
•
Infrastructure modernization program;
•
Real estate acquirement, procurement and management;
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• Development and management of data, information 
technology systems; and 
• Continuous acquisition of equipment and procurement 
planning      
SECTION 
4. 
PROCUREMENT – In accordance with the prevailing 
provisions governing the acquisition of land, facilities, equipment and buildings 
the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and all other relevant government 
agencies shall therefor realign and improve its procurement system and 
protocols.   
SECTION 
5. 
APPROPRIATIONS — The amount of Two Billion pesos 
(₱2,000,000,000.00) necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act shall be 
included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of the year following its 
enactment into law. 
The state shall hereby authorize the Department of Transportation to re-
align its appropriations, in the current year of the date of the effectivity of this 
Act to conform with its mandate and requirements. 
The amount needed to carry out the effective implementation of this Act 
shall be treated independently and separate from the regular funding of the 
Department of Transportation, its legislative district and attached agencies.   
SECTION 
6. 
ROLE 
OF 
THE 
DOTr 
– 
The 
Department 
of 
Transportation, shall be primary lead agency involving the effective 
implementation of this Act.  
The DOTr shall, through information gathering and performance of its 
functions, support the development program on matters involving operational 
and organizational concerns. 
SECTION 
7. 
PERIODIC REPORTS - The DOTr shall submit periodic 
reports on its findings and make recommendations on actions to be taken by 


Congress and Senate and the appropriate department, in order to carry out the 
objectives and mandates of this Act. 
SECTION 
8. 
AUTOMATIC REVIEW - Every three (3) years after the 
effectivity of this Act, an independent review panel composed of experts to be 
appointed by the President shall review the policies and programs and shall 
make recommendations, based on its findings, to the President and to both 
Houses of Congress. 
SECTION 
9. 
TRANSITORY 
PROVISION – 
Existing 
industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given 
six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other 
period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
SECTION 
10. 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act 
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 
11. 
REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
12. 
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 
13. 
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,