EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S E N A T E
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OCT 14 P3 57
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
MANDATING ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS AND 
HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE FOR MOTORCYCLE MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRST- 
RESPONDERS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The fact that congested traffic has been one of the most serious problems that 
our society is facing cannot be understated. In a recent report by Agence France- 
Presse, it was observed that traffic congestion in Manila is costing lives as ambulances 
are stuck in traffic. Emergency ambulances are delayed in the race against the clock 
to reach the city's hospitals. A swift medical response is key to recovery. Survivability 
can decline every second.
For emergency response to be successful, responders should be equipped with 
proper training. Added to this is effective mobility. Mobility is a major issue in highly 
urbanized areas because of traffic congestion concerns and poor accessibility or lack 
of good roads for most parts of the rural areas.
In under-served and unserved far-flung and mountainous areas, many suffer 
serious illnesses and injuries without being attended to by trained medical personnel. 
In some areas, committed medical personnel have to walk long distances for several 
hours just to service these far-flung areas.


This proposed measure seeks to provide for motorcycle medical emergency 
first-responders to address the said issues. Motorcycle first responders can radically 
reduce response time and improve patient care both in urban centers and far-flung 
areas. It may be an answer to the problem of traffic congestion since motorcycles 
offer a more easy navigation on the road. They can weave through heavy traffic in 
urban areas and can also traverse rough roads in the rural areas.
Recognizing that effective emergency vehicle response times are paramount 
for public safety, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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OCT 14 P3 57
S E N A T E
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
MANDATING ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS AND 
HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE FOR MOTORCYCLE MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRST- 
RESPONDERS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the “Motorcycle Medical
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Emergency First Responder Act.”
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. It shall be the policy of the State to promote public
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safety and make emergency medical services available to the people especially those
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in need of emergency medical services and give priority for the under-served and
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unserved communities.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. -  For purposes of this Act, the following terms are
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defined:
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a) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) -  an external computerized
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defibrillator designed for use in unresponsive victims with no breathing and
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no signs of circulation;
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b) Basic Life Support (BLS) -  is a variety of non-invasive emergency
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procedures performed to assist in the immediate survival of a patient,
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including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, haemorrhage control, stabilization
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of fractures, spinal immobilization, and basic first aid;


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c) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) -  any manoeuvres or techniques
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designed to restore circulation, or a technique combining artificial ventilation
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and chest compressions designed to perfuse vital organs or restore
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circulation to a victim of cardiopulmonary arrest;
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d) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) -  medical service designed to provide
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timely pre-hospital or out of hospital acute medical care and/or transport to
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definitive care, to patients with sudden and life-threatening injuries or
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emergencies;
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e) First A id - initial emergency care given to a person who is injured or sudden
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becomes ill;
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f) Medical Emergency -  any acute or life-threatening condition that requires
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immediate intervention by competent personnel;
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g) Motorcycle Medical First Responder -  an emergency medical first-line
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responder that provides basic life support to a patient or victim of an injury
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or trauma before the arrival of an emergency paramedic and ambulance that
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will transport the patient/victim to a hospital or medical facility; and
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h) Standard Motorcycle Riding Equipment -  includes helmet and protective
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clothing such as riding jacket, gloves, boots and pants.
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Sec. 4. Responsibility of the Hospital and Medical Facilities. -  All public and
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private hospitals and medical facilities are hereby mandated to establish motorcycle
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medical first responder unit as part of their emergency medical service that provides
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emergency medical response to patient/s or victim/s of injury or trauma; and to serve
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hard-to-reach areas such as traffic congested areas, under-served or unserved
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communities and areas. Compliance to this Act shall be part of the hospital or medical
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facility license requirement.
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The motorcycle medical first responder unit/s shall be equipped with
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motorcycles adaptive to the particular condition of their service area, standard
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motorcycle riding equipment; communication equipment, such as radio trans-receiver
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and/or cellular phone; medical equipment; medicines and supplies to perform
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procedures to stabilize the patient prior to the arrival of emergency paramedic or
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ambulance. The minimum medical supplies and equipment shall be, but not limited to
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First aid and Trauma kit;
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Oxygen administration;
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Sec. 5. Qualifications o f Motorcycle Medical First Responder. -  The following 
are the minimum qualifications of a Motorcycle Medical First Responder:
1. Can drive a motorcycle with a drivers' license and have undergone and 
passed a qualifying examination on safe motorcycle driving;
2. Can monitor vital signs;
3. Can perform first aid;
4. Can administer oxygen therapy;
5. Can perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and
6. Can perform Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Medical First Responders shall be Standard First Aid, BLS, Emergency Medical 
Technician (EMT) and ACLS-trained from a DOH-certified training provider.
The Department of Health (DOH) in cooperation with Technical Education and 
Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and non-government organizations like 
Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) shall provide the curriculum for the training and 
certification of Motorcycle Medical First Responders to develop competency in 
providing basic life support for adult, child and infant patient.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in coordination with the DOH is hereby 
mandated to conduct a safe motorcycle driving course and a qualifying examination 
to prospective candidates for motorcycle medical first responders. The LTO may in the 
performance of this mandate accredit non-governmental organizations with at least 
five (5) years track record on advocacy and conducting education and training for safe 
motorcycle driving.
Sec. 6. Appropriations.-J\\e amount needed for the implementation of this Act 
shall be taken form the current year's budget of the Department of Health, Technical


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Education and Skills Development Authority and Land Transportation Office relative to 
their responsibility in the implementation of this Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be 
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of 
the respective government agencies.
Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Health as the lead agency, with TESDA, LTO, 
non-government organizations and other stakeholders shall promulgate the necessary 
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
Sec. 8. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain valid and subsisting.
Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly.
Sec. 10. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,