SEV EN TEEN TH  CO N G RESS O F THE) 
REPU BLIC O F T H E  PH ILIPPIN ES 
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In tro d u c e d  b y  SENATOR VICENTE C. SO TTO  III
AN ACT
EX EM PTIN G  ALL V EH ICLES FROM  PAYING TOLL FE ES ON CERTAIN 
HOLIDAYS, AMENDING FO R  T H E  PU R PO SE PRESID EN TIA L D EC R EE
NO. 1 1 1 2 , AS AMENDED
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Based on the study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group in 
September to October 2017, Metro Manila motorists and commuters spend 
an average of 66 minutes daily in traffic - which places Metro Manila as the 
3nl worst in traffic in Southeast Asia. This translates to Philippines losing 
P3.5 billion a day due to traffic congestion in Metro Manila, according to the 
Japan International Cooperation Agency in Februaiy 2018, and this may 
rise to P5.4 billion by 2035 if the problem is not resolved.
Other than the financial loses incurred and will be incurred; traffic 
congestion affects one’s health, work performance and even relationships, 
causes pollution, road rage and accidents - thus, it affects the quality of life 
in general.
With all the negative impact that the worsening traffic situation in the 
country has brought to its people, providing solution to the condition even 
on certain days could really ease the burden on the affected Filipinos.
This bill proposes to exempt all vehicles on certain holidays from the 
payment of toll fees under such procedures and circumstances as will be 
promulgated by the Toll Regulatory Board. This will ensure smooth travel


through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), South Luzon Expressway 
(SLEx) and other connecting toll highways.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly 
recommended.
VICENTE C. SOTTO III


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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S.B. No. 
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Introduced by SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT
EXEMPTING ALL VEHICLES FROM PAYING TOLL FEES ON CERTAIN 
HOLIDAYS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE
NO. 1112, AS AMENDED
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Section 6 of Presidential Decree 1112, as amended, is
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hereby amended to read as follows:
“SECTION 6. Exemption. Government vehicles on official 
business AND ALL VEHICLES ON CERTAIN HOLIDAYS shall be 
exempted from the payment of toll fees under such procedures and 
circumstances as will be promulgated by the Board.”
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SECTION 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Toll 
Regulatory Board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be 
necessaiy to implement the provision of this Act within ninety (90) days 
after the effectivity of this Act.
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees,
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executive orders, or issuances, or any part thereof which are inconsistent
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with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
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accordingly.


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SECTION 4, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
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after its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,