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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

658
HOUSE BILLNO.____

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

AN ACT MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF ROAD USE, ETIQUETTE, AND
SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE CURRICULUM OF THE ENHANCED BASIC
EDUCATION (K TO 12) PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE
OF DRIVERS, PASSENGERS, AND PEDESTRIANS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Iti the declared policy of our State enshrined in the 1987 Constitution, “The State recognizes
the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
Spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.”

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) revealed that in 1018, a total of 434
Filipinos died and 19,374 were wounded in the capital region due to road crashes. This means that 4
in every 100,000 Filipinos died while 193 people in every 100,000 were injured. There was a total of
100,025 road crash incidents in 2017, 703 more cases from last year’s figures of 109,322. The 2017
figure translates to roughly 299 cases per day — a number too large to ignore.

Since the MMDA started collecting road crash data in 2005, the number of recorded road
mishaps has almost doubled from 65,111. Some 24,000 crashes involved motorcycles in 2017, killing
247 people and injuring 12,182. Of the dead, 178 were drivers of motorcycles, 37 were passengers,
while 32 were pedestrians. Motorcycle crashes were followed by collisions involving trucks — where
118 people were killed and some 1,635 were injured. Cars came after, with 97 killed and 7,681 injured.

Studies showed that several factors cause road crashes, such as road conditions and driver
behavior. But studies have also shown how these can be prevented. While several policy measures
have been implemented, gaps still remain, according to experts.

Last November 2017, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched a road safety plan to
reduce fatalities from road crash incidents. The vision is to reduce road crashes by 20% in 2022 —a
challenge both for government and advocates.


As an initial step toward reduction, transportation officials said that the public utility vehicle
(PUV) modemization program would play a key role in road safety, as old PUV models will be
replaced by vehicles that have safety features, and stricter motor vehicle inspection measures will be
implemented. The DOTr had started sweeping dilapidated jeepneys off the roads as well, and is
preparing to crack down on buses and motorcycles illegally offering PUV services.

But the government can only do so much. Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary
Arnulfo Fabillar reminded Filipinos to drive defensively and recommended that passengers urge their
drivers to follow the rules, “(Road safety) is a collaboration, a cooperation among people. Everybody
has a role to play. Simply following the rules is a start,” he said.

The bill seeks to fill the gaps of existing policies by mandating the integration of road use,
etiquette and safety in the curriculum of basic education. It is intended to inculcate the value of human
life and proper road use of roads during the formative years in order to develop discipline and concern
for others among our citizens. This in turn is envisioned to contribute in improving our traffic situation
and lessen road accidents.

With this, support for this measure is eamestly sought.

Chis Ahan CUARESMA


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

3
HOUSE BILL NO. BY

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

AN ACT MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF ROAD USE, ETIQUETTE, AND
SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE CURRICULUM OF THE ENHANCED BASIC
EDUCATION (K TO 12) PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE
OF DRIVERS, PASSENGERS, AND PEDESTRIANS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.

SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the “Road Safety Education Act”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — It is the declared principle and policy of the State to maintain
peace and order, to protect of life, liberty, and property, and promote the general welfare of its citizens.
It equally recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. Lastly, the State shall inculcate in the
youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civil affairs.

SECTION 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) is hereby mandated to include in the appropriate
subjects the basic traffic rules as defined by international treaty under the authority of the United
Nations, the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, existing local traffic laws, different rules of the
road and driving etiquette which are the general practices and procedures that road users and
pedestrians are required to follow.

SECTION 4. Appropriations — The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the budget of concerned government agencies in the General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 5. Implementation — Within sixty (60) days after the implementation of this Act, the
Department of Education in coordination with the Department of Transportation shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to govern the effective implantation of this Act.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative orders or parts
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.


SECTION 7. Separability Clause — If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional,
other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,