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introduced by SENATOR EDCARDO J. ANGARA 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Presently, the grant of student fare discounts is only through a memorandum 
circular of the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB). This 
bill aims to put the thrust of the circular forward by institutionalizing the grant of a 
fare discount privilege to bonafide students on land, water and air transport utilities, 
not only during school days but also during Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas vacations 
and other holidays during a school year or school semester, whichever is 
applicable. 
The proposed grant is envisioned to lessen the impact of the current 
economic difficulties and assist parents and students in shouldering the 
transportation expenses relative to the rising cost of education in our country. 
Majority of its intended beneficiaries belong to the indigent, depressed and under 
privileged sector. Hence, they need and deserve the assistance of the government. 
Under the proposed measure, the fare discount privilege is available to 
students even during Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas vacation and other holidays to 
enable and encourage them to undertake researches and group studies. It is in 
recognition of the fact that during such days and periods students are returning to 
their respective communities to assist their parents and at the same time to get their 
allowances for the succeeding school week. Moreover, there are certain students, 
like medical interns and those undergoing military trainings and specialized studies, 
who are required to report during such days and periods. 
Approval therefore is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


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Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO j. ANGARA 
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANT OF STUDENT FARE DISCOUNT 
PRIVILEGES ON LAND, WATER AND AIR TRANSPORT UTILITIES 
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. Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 1 of the 
Constitution, "the State shall protect and prom'ote the right of all citizens to quality 
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education 
accessible to all." In addition, Paragraph 3, Section 2 of said Article directs the State 
to establish and maintain a system at' scholarship grants, student loan programs, 
subsidies, and other incentives which shall be available to deserving students in 
both public and private schools, especially to the underprivileged. 
Section 2. Purpose. Consistent with these Constitutional mandates, this Act 
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c) TO encourage students, particularly the poor and underprivileged, to 
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pursue quality education to secure their future and make them 
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responsible citizens; and 
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a) To establish a mechanism that ensures the mandatory grant of tire 
discount privilege to deserving students. 
b) To enlist the cooperation and / or support of transport utility owners to 
extend assistance to deserving students as a social responsibility through 
the observance of this grant; AND 
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Section 3. Definitions.. As used in this Act, the term “student” shall refer to 
any Filipino citizen, not more than thirty (30) years of age, and currently enrolled 
either in elementary, secondary or collegiate institutions, including vocational and 
technical schools. Specifically excluded are schools of culinary arts and short-term 
courses of seminar type. 
The term “transport utilities” shall refer to both public and private firms / 
companies duly authorized to engage in the conveyance of passengers, either by 
land, water or air for a fixed rate of fees. 
Section 4. Privilege of Students. The bonafide students under this Act shall 
be entitled to a grant of twenty percent (20 YO) discount on regular fares upon 
presentation of their duly issued school Identification Cards (IDS) or current 
validated enrollment forms supported by other documenth to properly establish 
identity. Said fare discount shall be available during the entire school year for 
elementary and secondary students, during the semester for college students, and 
during the duration of a course for vocational or technical students, including 
Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and Christmas vacations. 
Section 5. Coverage. This Act shall cover all bonafide students, except those 
specifically excluded therefrom as defined in Section 2 hereof. 
Section 6. Filing of Complaints and / or Violations and Penalties. Students 
who are refused to avail of the privilege under this Act may file their complaints 
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Office of 
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Secretary, 
Department of 
Transportation 
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Communications (DOTC) which shall direct the concerned board / authority / 
office, as herein identified, to wit. 
a) The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for 
land transportation utilities; 
b) The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) for sedwater transportation 
utilities; 
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c) The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for air transportation utilities; 
d) The Legal Service, DOTC, for rail transportation facilities, including the 
Light Railway Transit (LRT) and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) projects. 
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Section 7. Penalties. After due investigation and findings the complaint to be 
true and valid, the following penalties shall be imposed as herein specified: 
a) For Land Transportation Utilities: Suspension of license for the erring 
driver, conductor or inspector for one (1) month for the 1" offense; two 
(2) months for the 2"d offense; three (3) months for the 3rd offense; and for 
subsequent violations, a three- month suspension of license, plus a fine of 
Five Hundred Pesos (P500) for each violation of the erring party. 
b) For Water and Air Transport Utilities: A fine shall be imposed against the 
erring firms/establishment or their authorized agents in the amount of' 
One Thousand Pesos (P1,OOO) for the 15' offense; Two Thousand Pesos 
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(P2,OOO) for the 2"d offense; Three Thousand Pesos (P3,OOO) for the 3rd 
offense; and Five Thousand Pesos (P5,OOO) for each subsequent violation. 
c) For Rail Transport Utilities: All rail transport utilities are mandate to 
observe the aforesaid fare discount privilege and designate a student / 
senior citizen fare booth in their boarding stations. Violation thereof shall 
be sanctioned or fined as indicated in the paragraph immediately 
preceding (item b, above). 
Section $. lmplementing Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of the 
Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) shall direct the 
attached agencies or offices under his Department to prepare and formulate, within 
thirty (30) days upon approval of this Act, the Implementing Rules of this Act 
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Section 9. Repealing Clause. All provisions of laws, decrees, orders, 
including rules and regulations Inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or 
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modified accordingly, 
Section 13. Separability Clause. If any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not 
affected thereby shall remain in full force and in effect. 
Section I!. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
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