Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE MOBILITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY 
BY MANDATING CERTAIN ACCESSIBILITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE "MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS," AS AMENDED, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) require particular care and attention from the 
government. Life with a handicap is undoubtedly difficult. Traveling from one location to 
another would require more work, particularly for individuals that commute. Their 
challenges are exacerbated by the severe shortage of accessible amenities in our streets 
and buildings. We observe footbridges with just steps to climb, pedestrian lanes with no 
one to help them in crossing the street, and sidewalks with no access ramps or railings. 
Despite the fact that the government has many of the infrastructures built, such as 
footbridges, underpasses, waiting shelters, walkways, and transit terminals, are 
inaccessible to people with disabilities. 
The Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and Other Purposes, also known as Republic Act 
No. 7277, mandates the provision of accessible facilities and features in public 
infrastructure but may have failed in not explicitly providing for accessibility facilities in, 
among other things, footbridges, underpasses, pedestrian crossings, waiting-sheds, 
sidewalks, shopping malls, and land, sea, and air transportation terminals, structures, and 
facilities. 
Through this proposed measure, we will be able to improve the mobility of our PWDs and 
reduce their challenges as they try to become more useful members of our society. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
June 5, 2023
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE MOBILITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY 
BY MANDATING CERTAIN ACCESSIBILITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE "MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS," AS AMENDED, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 25, Chapter VI, of Republic Act (RA) No. 7277 is 
hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Sec. 25. Barrier-Free Environment. - The State shall ensure the 
attainment of a barrier-free environment that will enable disabled persons 
to have access in public and private buildings and establishments and 
such other places mentioned in Batas Pambansa Bilang 344, otherwise 
known as the "Accessibility Law". 
The national and local governments shall allocate funds for the provision 
of architectural facilities or structural features for disabled persons in 
government buildings and facilities. SUCH ARCHITECTURAL FACILITIES 
AND STRUCTURAL FEATURES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 
A. FOOTBRIDGES AND UNDERPASSES
WITH WHEELCHAIR RAMPS THAT ARE ELEVATED AT A REASONABLE
ANGLE, RAILINGS, AND ACCESSIBLE ELEVATORS.
B. WAITING SHEDS WITH RAMPS, RAILINGS, AND SUCH OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS OR FACILITIES NECESSARY TO MAKE THEM
ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITY; AND
C. COVERED WALKS OR WALKWAYS LEADING TO THE NEAREST
PUBLIC TRANSPORT STOP OR TERMINAL, IF SUCH STOP OR TERMINAL
IS NOT MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED (100) METERS AWAY FROM ANY
GOVERNMENT BUILDING. IN ADDITION, LAND, AIR, AND SEA
TRANSPORTATION TERMINALS SHALL PROVIDE FACILITIES
DEDICATED TO PWDS EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES,
INCLUDING TOILETS, TICKETING COUNTERS, WAITING LOUNGES, AND
PARKING AND DROP-OFF SPACES, WITH VISIBLE SIGNAGES
INDICATING THAT THESE FACILITIES ARE FOR PWDS. OPERATORS OF
SHOPPING MALLS SHALL ENSURE THAT PWDS SHALL BE PRIORITIZED
IN THE USE OF ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS, AND THAT THERE ARE
RAMPS GOING TO AND FROM PARKING LOTS."
SEC. 2. Section 40 of RA 7277 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Sec. 40. Role of National Agencies and Local Government Units. - 
Local government units shall promote the establishment of organizations 
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for disabled persons in their respective territorial jurisdictions. National 
agencies and local government units may enter into joint ventures with 
organizations or associations of disabled persons to explore livelihood 
 
opportunities and other undertakings that shall enhance the health, 
physical fitness, and economic and social well-being of disabled persons. 
THE DPWH AND DOTR, IN COORDINATION WITH THE LGUS, SHALL 
CONDUCT OCULAR INSPECTION AND MONITORING OF GOVERNMENT 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT. 
THESE AGENCIES SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE 
AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITIES 
REQUIRED IN THIS ACT." 
 
SEC. 3. Section 46 of RA 7277 is amended to read as follows: 
 
"Sec. 46. Penal Clause. – 
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this Act shall suffer the 
following penalties: 
(1) For the first violation, a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos 
(P50,000.00) but not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P 
100,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than six months but not more 
than two years, or both at the discretion of the court; and 
(2) For any subsequent violation, a fine of not less than One hundred 
thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not exceeding Two hundred thousand 
pesos (P200,000.00) or imprisonment for not less than two years but not 
more than six years, or both at the discretion of the court. 
(b) Any person who abuses the privileges granted herein shall be punished 
with imprisonment of not less than six months or a fine of not less than 
Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00), but not more than Fifty thousand pesos 
(P50,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court. 
(c) If the violator is a corporation organization or any similar entity, the 
officials thereof directly involved shall be liable therefore. 
(d) If the violator is an alien or a foreigner, he shall be deported immediately 
after service of sentence without further deportation proceedings. Upon 
filing of an appropriate complaint, and after notice and hearing the proper 
authorities may also cause the cancellation or revocation of the business 
permit, permit to operate, franchise and other similar privileges granted to 
any business entity that fails to abide by the provisions of this Act. 
MAYORS OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES WHO ARE REMISS IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT SHALL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY 
SANCTIONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RA 7160 AND OTHER EXISTING 
LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, AND ORDINANCES." 
 
SEC. 4. A new Section 46-A is hereby added and inserted after Section 46 
of RA 7277, to read as follows: 
 
"SEC. 46A. CITIZEN'S SUIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENFORCING THE 
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER VI (ACCESSIBILITY), ANY CITIZEN MAY FILE 
AN APPROPRIATE CIVIL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION IN THE PROPER 
COURTS OR ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES AGAINST: 
a) THE DEPARTMENT IN CHARGE WITH RESPECT TO ORDERS, RULES, 
AND REGULATIONS ISSUED INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ACT; AND 
b) ANY PUBLIC OFFICER WHO WILFULLY OR GROSSLY NEGLECTS 
THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTY OR ABUSES AUTHORITY IN THE 
PERFORMANCE OF DUTY OR, IN ANY MANNER IMPROPERLY 
PERFORMS THE DUTIES UNDER THIS ACT OR ITS IMPLEMENTING 
RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDED, THAT NO SUIT CAN BE FILED 
UNTIL AFTER A NOTICE OF THE INFRACTION HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THE 


 
PUBLIC OFFICER AND NO APPROPRIATE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN 
 
THEREON WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF SUCH 
NOTICE." 
 
SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The Secretaries of 
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of 
Transportation (DOTr), shall promulgate the necessary rules and 
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. 
 
SEC. 6. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the budget of DPWH and 
DOTr under the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any portion of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of 
the other provisions not affected thereby. 
 
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, 
administrative orders, and rules and regulations inconsistent with this 
Chapter are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
 
SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
 
Approved,