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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 859

Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4™ DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The State is tasked to maintain peace and order and protect the life and limb of motorists
and commuters alike as they routinely take to the streets for work or for leisure or for other
reasons.

Presently, however, the rules and procedures for the accreditation of driving schools do
not include truck driver education. While the regulation of driving schools has significantly
improved the education and skills of drivers, truck drivers, specifically, have to be educated on
the intricacies of driving their vehicles in view of their size and weight. This will ensure road
safety for motorists and the commuting public as well as protect and preserve properties from
damage or destruction.

This bill addresses this concern by proposing mandatory truck driver education.

This bill was filed during the 16 Congress but was not taken up due to time constraints.
This is re-filed for the consideration of the 17" Congress.

Support for the enactment of this measure is earnestly requested.

Dae

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 859

Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4™ DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT REQUIRING DRIVER’S EDUCATION FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL TRUCK.
DRIVERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Professional Truck Driver's
Education Act”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to maintain peace and order,
protect life, liberty and property and shall promote the general welfare for the enjoyment by all
the people.

SEC. 3. Professional Truck Driver Education Program. ~ All establishments employing
professional truck drivers shall secure for them a professional truck driver’s education and safety
program to be conducted by an accredited driving school.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Land Transportation Office (LTO)
shall formulate the implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. Penalty. — The LTO may suspend or revoke any license or certificate issued for
the operation of commercial trucks and vehicles for violation of any provision of this Act.

SEC. 6. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this
Act shall be charged against the existing appropriation of the LTO. Thereafter, the amounts
needed for the full implementation of this Act shall be included in the budget of the LTO in the
succeeding in General Appropriations Act.


SEC. 7. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part thereof is declared invalid of
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law not otherwise affected shall remain valid and

subsisting.

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,