Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed measure seeks the improvement of public safety signages in the 
country by mandating enforcement entities such as DPWH, MMDA, and various LGUs 
to construct, install and maintain signs that are in accordance with both local and 
international standards on public safety signages, with corresponding penalties for 
failure to do so.  
The Philippines has ratified the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals 
in 1973, yet road accidents are still prevalent in the country. One identified factor for 
road crashes are the faulty road signs installed throughout the streets and highways 
of the country. The faulty or lack of signages remain a threat to both motorists and 
pedestrians. 
This bill seeks to contribute to other existing measures by helping guide motorists 
traverse roads in a better and safer way. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is urgently sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
 MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE 
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
July 11, 2022
5:21 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR STRICTER ENFORCEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION, 
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNAGES 
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 "Public Safety Signages 
Accountability Act."  
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the declared policy of the State to safeguard 
the life, health, property, and the general welfare of the people. Towards this end, the 
State shall provide the people with appropriate information through the construction, 
installation, and maintenance of accident-prevention or risk-reduction signages in 
areas identified as potential risks or dangers. 
SECTION 3. Public Safety Signages. – Consistent with the above policy, the 
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Metropolitan Manila 
Development Authority (MMDA) and the local government units (LGUs), shall 
undertake the construction, installation, and maintenance of public safety signages. 
They shall ensure that these signages conform to the standard specifications under 
Section 4 of this Act and are strategically located, clear, visible and properly 
maintained. 
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For purposes of this Act, public safety signages refer to regulatory signs, warning 
signs, guide or informative signs, signs for expressways, signs for special purposes or 
traffic instruction signs, hazard markers, road works signs, warning signages in areas 
vulnerable to landslides, floods, storm surge, and other hazards, as well as other risk 
reduction signages that are officially designed or erected by the national government, 
local government, or other pertinent government agencies pursuant to any 
government project or campaign and for the purpose of public safety. 
 
SECTION 4. Public Safety Signages Standard. – All public safety signages shall 
conform to the standard specifications prescribed under Presidential Decree No. 1096, 
otherwise known as the "National Building Code of the Philippines", DPWH Road 
Signs and Pavement Markings Manual, the Outdoor Landslide Warning Signage of 
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Mines and Geo Sciences 
Bureau (DENR-MGB), the pertinent provisions of the 1968 Vienna on Road Signs and 
Signals, and other relevant laws and issuances from government agencies. 
 
SECTION 5. Public Safety Signages on Geologic Hazards. – The DENR-MGB, in 
coordination with other pertinent government agencies, shall update the geohazard 
map and identify areas that are susceptible or prone to various geologic hazards such 
as floods, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and other similar 
calamities. It shall then coordinate with the affected city and municipal engineers, 
DPWH, and MMDA for the proper installment of public safety signages on geologic 
hazards. These signages shall conform to the standard specifications under Section 
4 of this Act and are strategically located, clear, visible, and properly maintained. 
 
SECTION 6. Officers in Charge for Road and Traffic Public Safety Signages. – 
The DPWH through its respective District Engineers in case of national roads, the 
MMDA through the Director of the Traffic Engineering Center in case of national roads 
In Metro Manila, and the LGUs through the City or Municipal engineers in case of local 
roads shall be responsible for the duties and responsibilities mentioned under Sections 
3, 4 and 5 of this Act.  
 
SECTION 7. Administrative Penalties. – In case an injury or death occurs due to: (a) 
lack of an installation of public safety signages despite being identified as areas of 


 
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potential risk or danger by the DENR-MGB; (b) construction of public safety signages 
contrary to the standards provided under Section 4 of this Act; or (c) lack or poor 
maintenance of public safety signages; the DPWH district engineer involved, the 
MMDA Director of the Traffic Engineering Center, or the City or Municipal Engineer 
shall, after due notice and hearing, suffer the administrative penalty of suspension of 
one (1) month and one (1) day to three (3) months, for the first offense; three (3) 
months and one (1) day to six (6) months, for the second offense; six (6) months and 
one (1) day to one (1) year, for the third offense; and dismissal from service, for the 
fourth offense. 
 
SECTION 8. Funding. – The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this 
Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the concerned agency or 
city or municipality. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for continued 
implementation shall be Included in the annual budget of the concerned agency or city 
or municipality. 
 
SECTION 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days from 
the approval of this Act, the Secretary of Interior and Local Government, in 
coordination with the Secretary of Public Works and Highways and the Secretary of 
Environment and Natural Resources, shall promulgate the necessary rules and 
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. 
 
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, or rules and regulations 
which are inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or 
repealed accordingly. 
 
SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,