Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8236

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the republic of the Philippines, the current challenges to aviation is reducing
the congestion in major airports. The existing airport facilities, are inadequate to
accommodate the huge number of passengers and cargo.

The demand for air travel, especially in the Asia Pacific region, is increasing
rapidly. However, the existing airports in the country and in other such regions
are not as competent to meet the growing demand. Passenger facilities such as
check-in counters and departure lounges cannot accommodate a huge number
of passengers.

This causes long delay, particularly at peak hour, and result in passenger
discomfort and even cancellation of flights.

This House Bill seeks to foster a more efficient and productive mechanism to
accommodate more travelers-passengers with the same quality standards.

Thus, the e this bill is earnestly requested.

MIC! . ROMERO Ph.D.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL-NO.8236

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

MANDATING THE MANILA, CEBU AND DAVAO AIRPORT TO
CONDUCT 24 HOURS A DAY TERMINAL OPERATIONS, TO
FOSTER THE OPTIMAL STANDARDS FOR AIR CARRIER
PASSENGER SERVICES, 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 - It is hereby a declared a policy
of the state to protect travelers from malpractice, substandard-poor services,

inconvenience and traffic congestion.

The state shall also prevent and mitigate the negative effects on Philippine

Tourism and other business losses.

SECTION 2. TWENTY FOUR (24) HOURS TERMINAL OPERATION - It
shall hereby be a declared policy that the Manila, Cebu and Davao airport
terminals conduct twenty four (24) hours terminal operations.

SECTION 3. TRANSITORY PROVISION - Existing industries, businesses
and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given six (6)


months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other period as

may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act.

SECTION 4. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. - The
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.

SECTION 5. REPEALING CLAUSE. - All laws, decrees, executive orders,

rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this

Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - If, for any reason, any section or
provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or

provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. - This Act shall take effect after
fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)

national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier.

Approved,