Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Hon. Bernadette S. Barbers 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Traffic congestion remains one of the most pressing urban challenges in the 
Philippines, particularly in Metro Manila and other densely populated city centers. 
Studies consistently show that a significant contributor to this problem is the 
widespread and improper use of public roads as private or commercial parking spaces. 
Residential streets have turned into makeshift parking lots, while businesses without 
adequate parking facilities rely on adjacent roads, reducing carriageway space and 
severely hampering the flow of traffic. 
The lack of designated parking areas at the barangay level has led to the 
indiscriminate use of public roads for private parking—an unsustainable practice that 
not only contributes to daily traffic delays but also poses safety risks for motorists and 
pedestrians alike. In many areas, entire lanes are rendered unusable due to parked 
vehicles, leaving little room for emergency access, smooth traffic circulation, or 
pedestrian movement. 
This bill seeks to institutionalize a localized yet systematic solution by 
mandating all barangays to identify and establish designated parking areas for 
residents and establishments, subject to a reasonable fee, while strictly prohibiting the 
use of public roads for parking. This approach empowers barangays to take a 
proactive role in traffic management, promotes accountability in land use, and ensures 
equitable access to public roads. 
Moreover, the measure also advances sustainable urban mobility by 
discouraging the use of public spaces for car-centered activities. It seeks to restore 
road to their proper function, ensuring safe and unobstructed passage for both 
vehicles and pedestrians. This approach can help ease daily travel delays, enhance 
road safety, and bring back order to our communities. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly 
sought. 
HON. BERNADETTE S. BARBERS 
     2nd District, Surigao del Norte 
August 18, 2025
2:08 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Hon. Bernadette S. Barbers 
AN ACT MANDATING ALL BARANGAYS TO ESTABLISH DESIGNATED 
PARKING AREAS FOR A FEE, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
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 “Barangay Regulated 
Parking Act of 2025”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared the policy of the State 
to promote the safe and efficient use of public roads, reduce traffic congestion in urban 
and residential areas, and ensure equitable access to public infrastructure. In line with 
this, the State shall mandate all barangays to provide designated off-street parking 
areas and regulate street parking practices. 
SEC. 3. Barangay Designated Parking Areas. – All barangays in cities and 
municipalities are mandated to identify and develop suitable open or covered spaces 
within their jurisdiction to serve as designated barangay parking areas, which shall be 
available for use by residents and local establishments for a reasonable fee. 
a) These areas shall be utilized for short-term and long-term parking purposes and
may include public open spaces, vacant government lots, or barangay-leased private
lands.
b) The collection of fees shall be authorized by the Sangguniang Barangay through an
ordinance and shall be used exclusively for the maintenance and improvement of said
parking areas.
SEC. 4. Prohibition on Street Parking. – It shall be unlawful for any person to 
use public roads, streets, or alleys as parking spaces for private or commercial 
vehicles, except in cases of emergency.  
To ensure compliance with this prohibition, barangays shall require proof of 
ownership or lease of an off-street parking space, or a rental agreement in a 
designated barangay parking facility, as a prerequisite for the approval of residential 
construction permits or the renewal of business permits for establishments operating 
in congested areas. 
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SEC. 5. Penalties. – Any person found violating this Act shall be subject to: 
a) A fine of ₱1,000 to ₱5,000 per offense; 
b) Impoundment of vehicles parked in violation of this Act; 
c) Business establishments that violate the prohibition may face temporary closure or 
non-renewal of their barangay clearance. 
SEC. 6. Implementation and Enforcement. – The Punong Barangay, with the 
assistance of the Barangay Tanods, City/Municipal Traffic Management Office, and 
the Philippine National Police, shall implement and enforce this Act. 
SEC. 7. Implementing Agency. – The municipal or city government shall be 
responsible for the implementation of the provisions of this Act. Within ninety (90) days 
from the approval of this Act, the Department of the Interior and Local Government 
(DILG) in coordination with municipal or city governments shall formulate the 
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this 
Act. 
 
SEC. 8. Penalties. – The penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act 
shall be a fine ranging from One Thousand Pesos (P 1,000.00) to Ten Thousand 
Pesos (P 10,000.00), which shall accrue to the Municipal/City Treasury, and 
confiscation of the obstructions and the impounding of vehicles by the proper authority. 
  
 
Any permit issued shall be revoked upon violation of the requirements under 
this Act. Such revocation shall prohibit the grant of a new permit for twelve (12) months 
from the date of the conviction. 
  
SEC. 9. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
constitutional, the remained of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain full force and effect. 
 
SEC. 10. 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. 11. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,