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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 15, provides: 
Section 15. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of 
the people and instill health consciousness among them. 
Carbon monoxide has been called the "silent killer." Because carbon monoxide is 
colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating, victims are not aware of the danger 
around them. It is a significantly toxic gas and is the most common type of fatal 
poisoning in many countries. Exposures can lead to significant toxicity of the central 
nervous system and heart. 
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include drowsiness and headache, 
followed by unconsciousness, respiratory failure, and death. First aid for a victim of 
carbon monoxide poisoning requires access to fresh air; administration of artificial 
respiration and, if available, oxygen; and, as soon as possible, medical attention. 
This bill addresses both the mechanical and educational component of this issue. It 
tries to protect the consumer by requiring a safety inspection of carbon monoxide 
emissions of all public utility vehicles. Further, it seeks to educate the consumer on the 
warning signs and actions to take to prevent poisoning.] 
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I This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, Third Regular Session. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.No. 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Carbon Monoxide 
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Poisoning Prevention Act." 
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SECTION 2. Inspection. - A safety inspection shall be made with respect to all 
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Public Utility Vehicles and their Exhaust System for the purpose of ensuring that carbon 
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monoxide levels in the vehicle will not reached unsafe levels in excess of 70 PPM (Parts 
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per Million). 
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SECTION 3. Education to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. - The Land 
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Transportation and Regulatory Board (L TFRB) in consultation with the Department of 
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Health, shall prepare and distribute with each operator's license, whether issued or 
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renewed, a pamphlet lion the warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and the 
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appropriate actions to be taken to prevent such accidental poisoning. 
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SECTION 4. Appropriations. - To carry out the provisions of this Act, such 
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amount as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the 
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National Treasury. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continuous operation of this 
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program shall be included in the annual appropriation of the LTFRB. 
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SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof, is held invalid 
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or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
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remain valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. -
Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
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executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, 
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or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
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accordingly. 
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SECTION 7. Ejfoctivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
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its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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