Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
Introduced b
REP. CLAUDINE DIANA D. BAUTISTA.LIM
EXPLANATORY NOTB
The Philippines is one of the many countries around the globe that stil1 grapple with the perils
brought about by the COYID-19 pandemic. And unforhrnately, the fallen victims of this crisis
are the drivers of our public utility vehicles and their children, who have no choice but to
confront the challenges brought about by the online distance and hybdd mode of leaming.
In safeguarding the Filipino tamily, no less than our 1987 Constitution provides that "[t]he
State shall promote social justice in all phases of national developmentl." Likewise, itz also
emphasizes the importance of family, stating that "[t]he State recognizes the Filipino family as
the foundation ofthe nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote
its total development."
Consistent with these principles, this proposed measure seeks to reaffirm our commitment to
recognize the efforts poured in by our drivers, colloquially known as tsuper3, who relentlessly
supported their son or daughter, with them taking pride in reaching heights in educational
miiestones.
The restrictions imposed by the COVID-l9 have shown that poverty and inequality were
heavily exacerbated. As a result, the proportion of households living below the official poverty
iine has grown exponentially. In the gloom and throes of this virulent virus, the sudden
displacement of our PUV drivers and their families brought much anxiefy to them. Their morale
is shattered. Endurance despite torment is one thing; survivai is another.
Right now, there is a difficult and chalienging balance between public health and public
transportation. That remains to be undisputable. But even before this health crisis, our PUV
drivers have been discharging an indispensable public function: to provide each passenger a
safe ride to and from their workplace.
Our humble contribution is the recognizethe fruit of labor of our Tsuperheroes. This proposed
measure stands as a testament to thal. In this light, I enjoin my colleagues for your support of
this important piece of legislation.
DIANA D. BAUTISTA.LIM
1 Article II, Sectlon 10.
2 Articie XV, Section 1.
3 drctp,6*r, tagarzaneho, tagapagnzaneho
August 23, 2022
2:15 pm
HOUSE BILL NO. 4034


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
lntroduced by REP. CLAUDINE DIANA D. BAUTISTA-LIM
AN ACT
TIONORING FILIPINO PUBLIC UTILITY YEHICLE (PUD DRIVERS AND TTTEIR
FAMILIES, ESTABLISHING FOR THIS PURPOSE TITE TSUPERIIERO
RECOGNITION PROGRAM, 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 knoum as the "TsuperHERO
Re co gnition P r o gr arn Act."
SEC. 2. Ileclaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
promote the family as the foundation of the nation, strenglhen its solidarity and ensure its total
development. In recognizing the vital role of parents in supporting the developmental and
educational needs of the children, the State shall formulate a schemethatwill reward the same.
Towards these ends, the State shall institute a program that will recognize the hardships
of parental care who have endured the challenges of life and has successfully supported their
child in completing tertiary education.
SEC.3. Establishment of the Tsuperhero Recognition Program. - The Tsuperhero
Recognition Program is hereby established as the central mechanism of the government to
reward Filipino families whose any of the parents me drivers of Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs)
and has successfully supported their children until the completion of their baccalaureate degree
program from any tertiary educational institutions duly recognized by the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED): Pravided, that each family may qualiS only at one time to ensure
equitable and diskibutive access for eligible beneficiaries. Pravided further, that P{.fV drivers
shall be a member of any bona fide transport organization accredited by the Department of
Transpofiation (DoTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
(r-rFRB).
SEC. A.Letter of Felicitation and Cash Gift. - All PUV drivers whose children have
completed any bachelor's degree shall be honored with
i. 
A Letter of Felicitation from the President of the Philippines congratulating
both the PIJV driver and his or her children for reaching this milestone in
achieving quahty education; and,
ii. 
A one-tirne cash gift in the net amount of flfty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00)
only.
The award shall be made available upon securing the following prerequisites
for proper determination of eligibility:
a. mutuai ccnsent of the PUV driver and his or her child, and
b. the acknowledgment of the child recognizing the sacrifice and support of
their PUV driver parent.
HOUSE BILL NO. 4034


SEC. 5. RoIe of Local Government Units. - In addition to the letter of felicitation and
cash gift as provided in Section 4 hereof, the respective Local Government Unit that has
jurisdiction over the residence of the PUV Driver shall award a piaque of appreciation and a
cash incentive to be determined by the same LGU. This shall be awarded during any formal
ceremony to be hosted by the LGU.
SEC. 6. Appropriations. - 
The amount neffissary to cover the initiatr implementation
of this Act shail be charged against the appropriation of the DoTr under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such il]ms as may be necessary for the continued
implementation of this Act shall be included inthe annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 7 Implementation and Interagercy Coordination. - The DoTr is hereby
authorized to be the agency that is principally responsible in the administration and
implementation of the TsuperHERO Recognition Program. In coordination with the DoTr, the
LTFRB, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and CHED shall provide the
necessary administrative and organizational support in order to carry out the purposes of this
Act.
To effectively secure the mutual consent of the PUV driver and his or her child, the
DoTr, in joint coordination with CHED, shall formulate the guidelines necessary in
documenting the accuracy and veracity of the relevant forms to be accomplished and signed by
both parties. Provided, that in special cases wherein the child has supported himself or herself
until the completion of his or her college degree, among other relevant circumstances, the DoTr
shall establish a mechanism that will handle and address the same accordingly, as the cas€ may
applv.
SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the
approval of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the heads of other
participating govemment agencies, shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the
provisions of this Act. The implementing rules and regulations issued pursuant to this section
shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication in two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.
SEC. 9. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - 
Al1 laws, decrees, orders and rules, and regulations
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.
SEC. 11. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved