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First Regular Session 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the last fifteen years, we have seen the gradual worsening of the traffic 
congestion in Metro Manila. 
Unfortunately, traffic planners under the past 
administration have failed to adequately address this problem. Consequently, we are 
now faced with a scenario where employees in the public and private sectors, 
businessmen and students are not able to reach their destinations on time. The traffic 
problem has also prevented the delivery of goods and services in a time period that 
does not require excessive costs. It is in this manner that the traffic problem being 
encountered by the country contributes to the ever-increasing prices of goods and 
services. 
It cannot be denied that the present traffic mess has affected the productivity of 
otherwise productive individuals to a great extent. The unproductive time spent by 
many in commuting has not only affected their personal advancement in their careers or 
professions but also the economic growth of the country in general. 
In view of the adverse effects of the traffic congestion in the metropolis, it 
behooves the government to address the problem more seriously. It is also imperative 
on the part of the private sector to contribute their share in the resolution of this 
problem. 
The bill seeks to elicit the support of the private sector, specifically of the 
residents of subdivisions and villages situated within Metro Manila in, at least, 
minimizing the traffic problem. 
Furthermore, in response to the desire to ease the traffic situation in the 
metropolis, this bill likewise endeavors to provide alternative routes or access to main 
thoroughfares by opening subdivision roads to the public for vehicular traffic. 
In view of the foregoing considerations, early passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
J 
Senator 


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S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE OPENING OF SUBDIVISION ROADS TO VEHICULAR 
TRAFFIC FOR ALTERNATIVE ACCESS TO MAIN THOROUGHFARES AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION I. Applicabi/jfy, - This Act shall apply to all housing subdivisions 
and villages situated within Metro Manila. 
SECTION 2. Use of Subdivision Roads. - Notwithstanding any provision 
of law, rules and regulations to the contrary, whenever necessary and possible as 
determined by the Department of Public Works and Highways, a subdivision or 
village situated within Metro Manila shall open for public use at least one road with n 
its boundaries to vehicular traffic: Provided , That the use of said subdivision or 
village roads shall be limited to vehicles with a gross vehicular weight of up to 4500 
kgs. 
SECTION 3. 
Selection of the Access Road. 
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The Homeowners 
Association of a subdivision of village or, in default thereof, the Department of Public 
Works and Highways shall select and designate the road to be opened pursuant to 
the provisions of this Act taking into consideration the best alternative access to the 
residents of the said subdivision or village. 
SECTION 4. 
Prior Notice. - 
The Department of Public Works and 
Highways shall determine and identify the subdivisions or villages which must open, 
at least, one of the roads thereof pursuant to the provisions of this Act. It shall also 


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notify the affected Homeowners Association or, in default thereof, the residents of 
the said subdivisions or villages of its decision, at least, thirty (30) days before the 
opening of the said roads to the public. 
SECTION 5. Collection of Reasonable Fees. - A subdivision which has 
opened a road for public use shall be allowed to collect a reasonable fee, which shall 
not exceed Five Pesos (PhP 5.00), from every vehicle passing through said road. It 
may also collect an annual fee which shall not exceed Three Hundred Pesos (Php 
300.00) from every motorist using its access roads. Such fees shall be used to 
defray the cost of maintaining the subdivision or village roads opened to the public 
for vehicular use as well as the cost of employing additional security personnel to 
man the said roads. 
SECTION 6. implementing Rules and Regulafions. - The Department of 
Public Works and Highways shall, within sixty (60) days from the date of effectilvity 
of this Act, promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations for the implementation 
of the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause - Any provisions of law, decree, order, or 
rules and regulations as are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
deemed repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its 
approval. 
Approved,