SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'14 
MAR 11 Pl :39 
SENATE 
SENATE BILL NO. 2168 
RECEIVE£) BV:-f 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT REQUIRING MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CLOSED 
CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS ON ROADS INCLUDED IN 
ROUTES OF PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
CCTV or Closed Circuit Television refers to a visible or covert video 
system intended for only a limited number or viewers. In Closed Circuit 
TV (CCTV), the picture is viewed or recorded, but not broadcast. It was 
initially developed as a means of security for banks and casinos; 
however, today it has been developed to the point where it is simple and 
expensive enough to be used with Home Security Systems, and for 
everyday surveillance. 1 
From its inception up to the present time, CCTV has been found 
useful especially in assisting the law· enforcement authority in their 
investigations and apprehending criminals. Furthermore, investigation of 
road mishaps and improved forecasting of traffic situations have been 
effectively managed and monitored through the use of CCTV. 
In addition to that, video recordings in CCTV Cameras may be 
used as competent evidence :in road accidents and/or cases involving 
violation of traffic laws and be of great importance. in determining who's 
at fault in such kind of mishaps. In the case of Don Mariano Transit 
whose bus plunged from the Skyway in Parafiaque City killing nineteen 
people on December 16, 2013, one of the evidence presented during the 
LTFRB's hearing were the Skyway's CCTV footage of the accident. 
In spite the significant use of CCTV Cameras, not all major roads 
where Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) pass along have CCTV Cameras 
monitoring and recording road situation 24 hours per day and 7 days per 
week. As such, it is harder to determine the true events that occurred 
during road mishaps. 
This would be understandable if the costs of CCTV systems are 
prohibitive. But ~he fact is, the advent of technology has allowed for the 
lowering of these costs, a fact that allows for a civilized world to thrive in 
the areas aforementioned: effective law enforcement through better 
1 What is CCTV? Retrieved, February 10,2014 from http://whatiscctv.com. 
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investigation and availability of evidence, forecasting of traffic situations, 
and of course, some of the basic necessities in the areas of security that 
was previously a luxury afforded only to select few companies, 
individuals, and even governments. 
It is high time to bring these benefits to all of the Filipino people, 
not only in the metropolis of Manila, but all over the country. 
This measure requires the mandatory installation of CCTV 
Cameras along the roads included in rOl,ltes of public utility buses, 
Public Utility Jeepneys and other Public Utility Vehicles intended to be 
used as a tool for efficient road incident monitoring and substantial 
support in investigation involving violation of laws, rules and regulations, 
and ordinance. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this qill is earnestly 
sought. 
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JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'14 
MllR J 1 P 1 :39. 
SENATE 
ttECEIVEf) 8\':. r 
SENATE BILL NO. 2168 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT REQUIRING MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CLOSED 
CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS ON ROADS INCLUDED IN 
ROUTES OF PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION L Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "CCTV Cameras 
for Road Incident Monitoring Act of 2014". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to serve 
and protect the people, to maintain peace and order, to protect life, 
liberty, and property, and to promote the general welfare. 
SECTION 3. Mandatory Installation of CCTV Cameras - Agencies, Local 
Government Units (LGUs), and other department of the government 
having jurisdiction over all roads included in Routes of. Public Utility 
Buses, Public Utility Jeepneys and other Public Utility Vehicles are 
hereby required and mandated to install and maintain in good working 
condition 
Closed-Circuit 
Television 
(CCTV) 
Cameras 
along 
the 
aforementioned roads to be used for efficient road incident monitoring. 
SECTION 4. Use of Video Recordings, The video recordings obtained 
pursuant to the mandatory installed CCTV cameras in accordance with 
this Act shall be available for use and may be disclosed by any member 
or officer of a law enforcement agency in connection with and limited to 
investigation or prosecution of an offense punishable by law or 
regulation. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Agency. - The Department of Interior and 
Local Government, Department of Public Works and Highways, 
Metropolitan 
Manila 
Development 
Authority, 
Department 
of 
Transportation 
and 
Communications 
and 
the 
respective 
local 
government units with jurisdictions over the area covering the routes of 
the PUVs, PUBs, and PUJs shall ensure the' implementation and 
enforcement of this Act. 
SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) 
days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Department of 
Interior and Local Government together with Department of Public Works 
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and Highways, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Department 
of Transportation and Communications and the respective local 
government units with jurisdictions over the area covering the 
aforementioned routes shall make rules and regulations implementing 
the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 7. Appropriation. - Such sums as may be necessary for the 
immediate implementation of the provisions of this Act is hereby 
authorized to be appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury 
not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter, funds for its implementation 
shall be included in the regular appropriations of Dep!lrtment of Interior 
and Local Government. 
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SECTION 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision 
thereof shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, 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. 
SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
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