Republic of the Pbilippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City

17" Congress

1 Regular Session

House Bin__5O57,

Introduced by Honorables Fernando, Bayani F. , Malapitan, Dale "Along" R., Erice, Edgar R., Villar,
Del Rosario, Manuel Monsour III T., Campos, Luis Jose Angel Jr. N., Sandoval, Federico 11
Gonzales, Alexandria P., Lopez, Manuel Luis'T., Lopez, Carlo V., Nieto, John Mai ‘ul
‘Ocampo, Rosenda Ann, Quimbo, Romero,
ivarez, Eric L., Tambunting, Gus S., Calixto-
10, Emi G., Eusebio, Richard C., Crisologo, Vincent "Bingbong” P., Castelo, Winston, Banal, Jorge
‘Bolet", Belmonte, Feliciano Jr. R., Vargas, Alfred D., Belmonte, Jose Christopher Y., Zamora, Ronaldo
B., Cerafica, Arnel M., Cayetano, Pia S., Gatchatian, Wes and Martinez, Erie M.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is mandated, by virtue of Republic Act
7924, to lead traffic management efforts for the whole Metro Manila as well as to provide
Metro-wide services, which are essentially services that have metro-wide impact and
transcend local political boundaries or entail huge expenditures such that it would not be
viable for said’ services to be provided by individual local government units (LGUs)
comprising Metropolitan Manila. Traffic Management is at the forefront of the mandated
tasks of the MMDA. Since its creation in 1994, the MMDA has conceptualized, proposed and
implemented all types of metro-wide programs that has made life in this bustling metropolis
easier, keeping at bay the chaos that threatens to overwhelm Metro Manila residents — be it
traffic congestion, flooding, garbage, pollution, and all other threats to public safety.

The MMDA alone has the mandate, the manpower, the know-how, the equipment, facilities,
the institutional culture and the budget in place to combat this traffic crisis. Rather than rock
the boat too much, it is the position of this Representation to utilize the systems already in
place and maximize its potential.

The MMDA is beset by the problem caused by the inadequacy of its power to pass
ordinances that is acceptable to the courts. The collective wisdom of the voting members of
the Metro Manila council composed of 17 elected Mayors, the president of the Vice Mayors
League and the Councilors League, complemented by representatives from all national
government agencies cannot be effectively used in light of the limitations of its power as
provided in RA 7924.

In order to enable the MMDA to deliver on its mandated tasks, this measure secks to
strengthen the MMDA by amending its charter. To give it the power to enact ordinances
which will have the full force and effect of a law among its member LGUs upon ratification;
the power to enforce traffic laws and MMDA ordinances related to the metro-wide programs



of the agency and the budget to modemize and upgrade its equipment and hire additional
personnel to man the streets of the metropolis.

So that we can start the business of solving the traffic crisis, the passage of this measure is
earnestly requested.

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Caloocan City, Ist District

Caloocan City, 2nd District

Las Pitas City, Lone District

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Malabon City, Lone District

Mandaluyong City, Lone District

Manila, Ist District

Manila, 2nd District

Manila, 3rd District

Manila, 4th District

Manila, Sth District

Manila, 6th District

Marikina City, 2nd District


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Pasig City, Lone District
Quezon City, Ist District
Quezon City, 2nd District

Quezon City, 3rd District

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25. Belmonte, Feliciano dr. R. Quezon City, 4th District

26. Vargas, Alfred D. ‘Quezon City, Sth District

2. hee Jose Christopher Y. Quezon City, 6th District
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28. Zamora, Rpnaldo B. ‘San Juan City, Lone District

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Valenzuela City, 2nd District


‘Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson City
17" Congress

1" Regular Session
House pin__D087

Introduced by Honorables Fernando, Bayani F. , Malapitan, Dale "Along" R., Erice, Edgar R., Villar,
Mark A., Del Rosario, Manuel Monsour III T., Campos, Luis Jose Angel Jr. N., Sandoval, Federico 11
"Ricky" S., Gonzales, Alexandria P., Lopez, Manuel Luis T., Lopez, Carlo V., Nieto, John Marvin "Yul
Servo" C., Maceda, Edward Vera Perez, Bagatsing, Cristal L., Ocampo, Rosenda Ann, Quimbo, Romero,
Biazon, Rozzano Rufino B., Tiangco, Tobias "Toby" M., Olivarez, Eric L., Tambunting, Gus S., Calixto-
Rubiano, Emi G., Eusebio, Richard C., Crisologo, Vincent "Bingbong" P., Castelo, Winston, Banal, Jorge
"Bolet"", Belmonte, Feliciano Jr. R., Vargas, Alfred D., Belmonte, Jose Christopher Y., Zamora, Ronaldo
B., Cerafica, Arnel M., Cayetano, Pia S., Gatchalian, Wes and Martinez, Erie M.

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 7924, STRENGTHENING THE
METROPOLITAN MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PROVIDING FUNDS.
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Section 1. Sections 5 and 6 of Republic Act 7924 are hereby amended as follows:

Sec. 5. Functions and Powers of the Metro Manila Development Authority is hereby
amended as follows:

(©) The MMDA shall set the policies concerning traffic in Metro Manila, and shall
coordinate, regulate AND ENFORCE the implementation of all programs and
projects concerning traffie management, specifically pertaining to enforcement,
engineering and education. Upon request, it shall be extended assistance and
cooperation, including but not limited to, assignment of personnel, by all other
‘government agencies and offices concerned;

(f) Install and administer a single ticketing system, fix, impose and collect fines and
penalties for all kinds of violations of traffic rules and regulations, whether moving or
non-moving in nature, and confiscate and suspend or revoke drivers’ licenses in the
enforcement of such traffic laws and regulations, the provisions of R. A. 4136 and P.
D. 1605 to the contrary notwithstanding;

(G) ENFORCE ALL TRAFFIC LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN METRO
MANILA, THROUGH ITS TRAFFIC OPERATION CENTER, AS WELL AS
MMDA ORDINANCES THAT MAY BE ISSUED RELATIVE TO ITS METRO-
WIDE SERVICES, AND MAY DEPUTIZE MEMBERS OF THE PNP, TRAFI
ENFORCERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, DULY LICENSED
SECURITY GUARDS ORMEMBERS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS TO WHOM MAY BE DELEGATED CERTAIN AUTHORITY,
SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS AND REQUIRMENTS AS THE
AUTHORITY MAY IMPOSE.



(H) Perform other related functions required to achieve the objectives of the MMDA,
including the undertaking of delivery of basic services to the local government units,
when deemed necessary subject to prior coordination with and consent of the local
government unit concerned.

Sec. 6. Functions of the Metro Manila Council. —

(b) It shall approve metro-wide plans, programs and projects and issue rules and
regulations, resolutions AND ORDINANCES deemed necessary by the MMDA to
carry out the purposes of this Act.

(d) It shall promulgate rules and regulations, set policies and standards AND ENACT
ORDINANCES for metro-wide application governing the delivery of the MMDA’s
scope of services provided, prescribe and collect service and regulatory fees, and
impose and collect fines and penalties. MMDA ORDINANCES SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION WITHOUT AMENDMENTS BY THE CITY /
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF EACH LGU-MEMBER OF THE MMDA NO MORE.
THAN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER ITS PASSAGE IN THE METRO MANILA
COUNCIL. THE MMDA ORDINANCE AFTER ITS RATIFICATION SHALL.
HAVE THE FORCE AND EFFECT OF LAW.

Section 2. Appropriations. - To carry out the purposes of this Act, a one-time appropriation of
Four Billion Pesos (P 4,000,000,000) is hereby authorized for the upgrading / modernization
of equipment and hiring of additional personnel by the MMDA in addition to the budget of
the MMDA as provided in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3, The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority shall formulate and issue
appropriate implementing rules and regulations necessary within 90 days after the passage of
this Act for the efficient and effective implementation of all provisions of this Act.

Section 4, Repealing Clause. — All other laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional
jisions thereof which are not affected shall continue to remain in

full force and effect.

Section 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following completion of
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.