Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill NO. 1 4?

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO
1°" DISTRICT, BOHOL:

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Child-bearing mothers should be given the appropriate care and attention by the State,
by implementing laws which will help her through the 9 months of pregnancy. This will

enhance their welfare and the well-being of her child, and fortify the bonding of both
mother and child.

This bill seeks to require owners, both natural and juridical persons of buildings,
institutions, establishments and public utilities to reserve sufficient and suitable parking
or seating spaces for the use of expectant mothers.

During the 12 Congress, this bill was referred to the House Committee on Social

Services on 1* Reading. But due to time constraints it was never taken up again. This
bill is therefore re-filed for the consideration of this Congress.

REP. EDGAR M, CHATTO.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
147

House Bill NO. __

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO
1S“ DISTRICT, BOHOL

AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS,
ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO RESERVE SUFFICIENT AND
SUITABLE PARKING OR SEATING SPACES FOR THE USE OF EXPECTANT
MOTHERS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Parking or Seating Spaces for Expectant Mothers. — Notwithstanding
any law to the contrary, public and private buildings for public use, educational
institutions, airports, sports and recreation centers and complexes, shopping malls or
similar establishments, workplaces and public utilities shall reserve suitable parking or
seating spaces for the use of expectant mothers.

SEC. 2, Signages. — In case of public transportation, devices such as the prominent
display of posters or stickers shall be used to generate public awareness of the rights
herein instituted and foster understanding of the special circumstances of expectant
mothers. Discrimination against expectant mothers in the carriage or transportation of
passengers is hereby declared unlawful.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Health, in
coordination with the appropriate agencies shall, within sixty (60) days, promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Penalties. - Any person violating any provisions of this Act or of the rules
and regulations promulgated hereunder shall, upon conviction by a court of competent
jurisdiction, shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not Jess than one (1) month but
not more than one (1) year or a fine of ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to twenty
thousand pesos (P20,000.00), or both at the discretion of the court: Provided, that in the
case of corporations, partnerships, cooperatives or associations, the president, manager o
administrator, or the person who has charge of the building, space or utilities shall be
criminally responsible for any violation of this Act and/or rules and regulations
promulgated pursuant thereto.



SEC. 5, Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act
are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation,
whichever comes earlier.

Approved,