FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2060 
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Introduced by Senator EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Presently, the grant of student fare discounts is only through a memorandum 
circular of the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (L TFRB). This bill 
aims to put the thrust of the circular forward by institutionalizing the grant of a fare 
discount privilege to bonafide students on land, water and air transport utilities, not only 
during school days but also during Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas vacations and other 
holidays during a school year or school semester, whichever is applicable. 
The' proposed grant is envisioned to lessen the impact of the current economic 
difficulties and assist parents and students in shouldering the transportation expenses 
relative to the rising cost of education in our country. Majority of its intended beneficiaries 
belong to the indigent, depressed and under privileged sector. Hence, they need and 
deserve the assistance of the government. 
Under the proposed measure, the fare discount privilege is available to students 
even during Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas vacation and other holidays to enable and 
encourage them to undertake researches and group studies. It is in recognition of the fact 
that during such days and periods students are returning to their respective communities to 
assist their parents and at the same time to get their allowances for the succeeding school 
week. Moreover, there are certain students, like medical interns and those undergoing 
military trainings and specialized studies, who are required to report during such days and 
periods. 
Approval therefore is earnestly sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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JUL 26 f'6 :;li 
First Regu~ar Session 
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SENATE 
S.B.No. 2060 
Introduced by Senator EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANT OF STUDENT FARE DISCOUNT 
PRIVILEGES ON LAND, WATER AND AIR TRANSPORT 
UTILITIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the 
Congress assembled: 
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Section 1. Declaration of Policy. Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 1 of the 
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Constitution, "the State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality 
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education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to malce such education accessible to 
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all." In addition, Paragraph 3, Section 2 of said Article directs the State to establish and 
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maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other 
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incentives which shall be available to deserving students in both public and private 
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schools, especially to the underprivileged. 
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Sec. 2. Purpose. Consistent with these Constitutional mandates, this Act aims to: 
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a) To establish a mechanism that ensures the mandatory grant of tire discount 
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privilege to deserving students. 
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b) 'To enlist the cooperation and/or support of transport utility owners to extend 
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assistance .to deserving students as a social responsibility through the 
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observance ofthis grant; and 
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c) To encourage students, particularly the poor and underprivileged, to pursue 
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quality education to secure their future and malce them responsible citizens. 
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Sec. 3. Definitions. As used in this Act. the tenn "student" shall refer to any 
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Filipino citizen, not more than thirty (30) years of age, and currently enrolled either in 
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elementary, secondary or collegiate institutions, including vocational and technical 
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schools. Specifically excluded are schools of culinary arts and short-term courses of 
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seminar type. 
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The tenn "transport utilities" shall refer to both public and private finns/ 
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companies duly authorized to engage in the conveyance of passengers, either by land, 
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water or air for a fixed rate of fees. 
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Sec. 4. Privilege of Students. The bonafide students under this Act shall be entitled 
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to a grant of twenty percent (20 %) discount on regular fares upon presentation of their 
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duly issued school Identification Cards (IDS) or current validated enrollment fonns 
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supported by other document/s to properly establish identity. Said fare discount. shall be 
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available during the entire school year for elementary and secondary students, during the 
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semester for college students, and during the duration of a course for vocational or 
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technical students, including Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and Christmas vacations. 
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Sec. 5. Coverage. This Act shall cover all bonafide students, except those 
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specifically excluded therefrom as defined in Section 2 hereof. 
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Sec. 6. Filing of Complaints and/or Violations and Penalties. Students who are 
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refused from availing the privilege under this Act may file their complaints with the Office 
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of the Secretary, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) which shall 
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direct the concerned board / authority! office, as herein identified, to wit. 
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a) The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for land 
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transportation utilities; 
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b) The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) for sea/water transportation 
utilities; 
c) The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for air transportation utilities; or 
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d) The Legal Service, DOTC, for rail transportation facilities, including the Light 
Railway Transit (LRT) and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) projects. 
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Section 7. Penalties. After due investigation and findings the complaint to be true 
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and valid, the following penalties shall be imposed a.s herein specified: 
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a) For Land Transportation Utilities: Suspension of license for the erring driver, 
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conductor or inspector for one (1) month for the 1 st offense; two (2) months for 
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the 2nd offense; three (3) months for the 3rd offense; and for subsequent 
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violations, a three- month suspension of license, plus a fine of Five Hundred 
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Pesos (P500.00) for each violation of the erring party. 
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b) For Water and Air Transport Utilities: A fine shall be imposed against the 
erring firms/establishment or their authorized agents in the amount of One 
Thousand Pesos (Pl,OOO.OO) for the 1st offense; Two Thousand Pesos 
(P2,000.00) for the 2nd offense; Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000) for the 3rd 
offense; and Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) for each subsequent violation. 
c) For Rail Transport Utilities: All rail transport utilities are mandate to observe 
the aforesaid fare discount privilege and designate a student / senior citizen fare 
booth in their boarding stations. Violation thereof shall be sanctioned or fined 
as indicated in the paragraph immediately preceding (item b, above). 
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Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of the Department of 
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Transportation and Communications (DOTC) shall direct the attached agencies or offices 
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under his Department to prepare and formulate, within thirty (30) days upon approval of 
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this Act, the Implementing Rules of this Act 
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Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. All provisions of laws, decrees, orders, including rules 
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and regulations Inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. 
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Sec. 10. Separability Clause. If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
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invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby 
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shall remain in full force and in effect. 
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Sec. 11. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effe.ct fifteen (15) days following its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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