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S E N A T E  
S.B.NO. 
892 
Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
EXPLANATORYNOTE 
Presently, the grant of student fare discounts is only through a 
memorandum circular of the Land Transportation and Franchising 
Regulatory Board (LTFRB). 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. 
&d /A 
EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
Senator 


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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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S E N A T E  
S.B.NO. 
892 
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 by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Declaration of Policy. Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 1 
of the Constitution, “the State shall protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to 
make such education accessible to all.” In addition, Paragraph 3, Section 2 of 
said Article directs the State to establish and maintain a system at’ 
scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives 
which shall be available to deserving students in both public and private 
schools, especially to the underprivileged. 
Section 2. Purpose. Consistent with these Constitutional mandates, 
this Act aims to: 
a) To establish a mechanism that ensures the mandatory grant of tire 
discount privilege to deserving students. 
b) To enlist the cooperation and / or support of transport utility 
owners to extend assistance .to deserving students as a social 
responsibility through the observance of this grant; AND 
c) To encourage students, particularly the poor and underprivileged, 
to pursue quality education to secure their future and make them 
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b) The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) for sealwater 
transportation utilities; 
c) The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for air transportation utilities; 
d) The Legal Service, DOTC, for rail transportation facilities, 
including the Light Railway Transit (LRT) and the Metro Rail 
Transit (MRT) projects. 
Section 7. Penalties. After due investigation and findings the 
complaint to be true and valid, the following penalties shall be imposed as 
herein specified: 
a) For Land Transportation Utilities: Suspension of license for the 
erring driver, conductor or inspector for one (1) month for the 1st 
offense; two (2) months for the 2nd offense; three (3) months for the 
3rd offense; and for subsequent violations, a three- month 
suspension of license, plus a fine of Five Hundred Pesos (P500) for 
each violation of the erring party. 
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 (P1,OOO) for the 1st offense; Two 
Thousand Pesos (P2,OOO) for the 2nd offense; Three Thousand Pesos 
(P3,OOO) for the 3rd offense; and Five Thousand Pesos (P5,OOO) 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). 
Section 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of 
the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) shall direct 
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responsible citizens. 
Section 3. Definitions.. As used in this Act, the term “student” shall 
re€er to any Filipino citizen, not more than thirty (30) years of age, and 
currently enrolled either in elementary, secondary or collegiate institutions, 
including vocational and technical schools. Specifically excluded are schools 
of culinary arts and short-term courses of seminar type. 
The term “transport utilities” shall refer to both public and private 
firms / companies duly authorized to engage in the conveyance of passengers, 
either by land, water or air for a fixed rate of fees. 
Section 4. Privilege of Students. The bonafide students under this 
Act shall be entitled to a grant of twenty percent (20 %) discount on regular 
fares upon presentation of their duly issued school Identification Cards (IDS) 
or current validated enrollment forms supported by other document/s to 
properly establish identity. Said fare discount. shall be available during the 
entire school year for elementary and secondary students, during the 
semester for college students, and during the duration of a course for 
vocational or technical students, including Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, 
and Christmas vacations. 
Section 5. Coverage. This Act shall cover all bonafide students, 
except those specifically excluded therefrom as defined in Section 2 hereof. 
Section 6. Filing of Complaints and / or Violations and 
Penalties. Students who are refused to avail of the privilege under this Act 
may file their complaints with the Office of the Secretary, Department of 
Transportation and Communications (DOTC) which shall direct the 
concerned board / authority / office, as herein identified, to wit. 
a) The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board 
(LTFRB) for land transportation utilities; 
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the attached agencies or offices under his Department to prepare and 
formulate, within thirty (30) days upon approval of this Act, the 
Implementing Rules of this Act 
Section 9. Repealing Clause. All provisions of laws, decrees, orders, 
including rules and regulations Inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed 
and/or modified accordingly, 
Section 10. Separability Clause. If any portion or provision of this 
Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any 
provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and in effect. 
Section 11. Effectiuity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,