Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOuseBirrio.6446
Introduced by 1-RIDER Party-list Representative Hon. Ranion Rodrigo
" Rodge" L. Gutierrez
EXpljANATORY NOTE
This  measure  seeks to bridge  the gap  in  Republic Act No.  11314  or the
"Student Fare Discount Act" by including the application of the student fare
discount  in  online  transactions  as  well  as  providing  penalties  for  the
establishments  (i.e.  online  payment  channel,  loading  stations)  for  non-
compliance of the same.
The pandemic showed the shift in more online transactions due to safety
protocols mandated by the State (i.e. Iockdowns and social distancing) and
while  said  protocols  are  easing,  the  convenience  of online  transactions
cannot  be  denied,  especially  when  it  comes  to  the  payment  of  bills.
Individuals no longer have to stand in line to pay via over-the counter as
they can opt to stay at home and utilize various online payment channels
available to settle their bills, and this includes the purchase of tickets or
reloading of transportation cards.
The express inclusion of student fares acquired through online transactions
being subjected to the  same  discount as the presentation  of the proper
student  identification  on-site  would  ensure  that  the  State  fulfills  its
mandate  to  promote  the  right  of all  citizens  to  quality  education  and
establish  a  system  of  subsidies  and  other  incentives  for  the  same,  by
making sure that the student fare discount privilege would be  available
through  all  channels  wherein  transportation  tickets  or  cards  could  be
obtained.
Thus, the passage of this bill is highly recommended.
HON. RAMON RODRI
¢ZzqEE DGE" L. GUTIERREZ
Representative, 1-RIDER Party-List
I  A similar measure was filed as House Bill No.  I 142 by Hon. Faustino `Inno' A. Dy V during the  l9th Congress


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBiu-No.8446
Introduced by 1-RIDER Party-list Representative Hon. Ramon Rodrigo
" Rodge" L. Gutierrez
AV ACT
GRANTING STUDENT FARE DISCOUNT ON TRANSPORTATION
TICKETS PURCIIASED ONLINE, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.11314. OTHERwrlsE KNOWN AS
THE STUDENT FARE DISCOUNT ACT"
Be it enacted by the Senate cnd. House Of Represenlc[rfues Of the
Phittppines in Congress assembled.
SECTION  1.  Section  5  of Republic Act No.  11314 or the  "Student  Fare
Discount Act" is amended as follows :
" Section 5. Studerit Fare "scount Th.t}£Zege. -  A student under
this Act shall be entitled to a grant of twenty percent (2o%) discount
on domestic regular fares, upon personal OR DIGITAL presentation
AS THE CASE MAY BE, of their duly issued school identification
card  (IDs)  or current validated enrollment form  supported by the
prescribed government-issued identification document, subject to an
appropriate    verification    mechanism    to    be    provided    in    the
implementing rules and regulations (IRR): P}.ouided, That in the case
of air public transportation utilities, the discount shall only apply to
the  base  fare  or  the  price  of the  ticket  before  taxes  ad  costs  for
ancillary services. "
SECTION  2.  Section  9  of Republic Act No.  11314  or the  "Studen  Fare
Discount Act" is amended as follows:
"Section 9. FiH7ig o/ Compzdr7its. - A student who is refused the
fare discount privilege under this Act may file a complaint with:
a)  The LTFRB for land transportation utilities, except tricycles;
b) The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) for sea/water public
transportation utilities ;
c)   The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for air public transportation
utilities;
d) The I.egal Service of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for


rail   public  transportation   facilities,   including  the   Manila   Light
Railway Transit System, the Metro Manila Rail Transit System and
the Philippine National Railway System;
e)   The Office of the I.ocal Chief Executive of the local government
unit concerned for tricycles;
F)   THE   BANK0   SENTRAL  NG  PIIIPINAS   (ESP)   FOR
ONLINE pA¥MEr`IT CHANNELS oR DIGITAL pA¥MENTS;
SECTION 3. The Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations shall be
promulgated within ninety (9o) days from the effectivity of this Act, taking
into  consideration  the  government  central  identification  platform  and
coordination amongst the concerned agencies stated in Section 2 as well as
in consultation with the Department of the Interior and I.ocal Government,
Department  of  Finance,  Bureau  of  Intemal  Revenue,   Department  of
Education,  Commission  on  Higher  Education,  Technical  Education  and
Skills   Development   Authority,   Philippine   Statistics   Authority,   other
concerned government agencies, public transportation utility operators and
stakeholders.
SECTION 4. AIl laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations and other issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper or general circulation.
Approved,