Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Paolo Henry M. Marcoleta 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Earlier this year, a series of grave vehicular tragedies shocked and 
aggrieved the nation. On May 1, 2025, a speeding passenger bus rammed into 
multiple vehicles at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, seriously injuring 37 
and immediately killing 10. Several children survived but were orphaned. 
Days later, on May 4, a sports utility vehicle crashed into pedestrians at the 
entrance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Several were wounded, and 
2 died – including a four-year-old girl who had just been there to send off her 
overseas Filipino worker father. 
Within the next month, on June 22, a 13-year-old drove a sports utility 
vehicle and collided with a van in San Juan, La Union. While there were no 
casualties this time, 23 people were injured, including children. 
These tragedies highlight the growing crisis of road transportation crashes 
and incidents in the country. As per the Philippine Statistics Authority,1 the 
Philippines recorded its highest number of deaths due to land transportation 
accidents at 13, 125 in 2023. This was a 7.2% increase from the 12, 240 deaths 
recorded in 2022.  
1 Land Transport Accidents Account 1.9 percent of Deaths in the Country, Highest Number of 
Deaths Recorded in 2023, May 07, 2025, available at https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/vital-
statistics/node/1684076211 (last accessed on July 06, 2025) 
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Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable stakeholders in transportation as at 
least 27% of the fatal collisions reported in 2023 involved pedestrians.2  
There is a myriad of factors that contribute to or cause vehicular collisions 
and incidents, such as population density, infrastructure challenges, and 
enforcement issues. However, the factor most within our control is driver 
behaviour.  
This measure takes inspiration from similar bills filed in the previous 
Congress and from existing road safety programs such as the Students Today, 
Road Users Tomorrow (STUT) and the Strengthening Advocacy for Future 
Educators and Drivers (SAFE) Schools Initiative by the Land Transportation 
Office (LTO). It aims to stem the growing crisis in transportation safety by 
integrating the principles of road safety and a comprehensive drivers education 
module in the K to 12 basic education curriculum. The goal is to instil heightened 
awareness among the youth on road safety and awareness and to consequently 
mould a new generation of disciplined road users.  
This bill is also aligned with our commitment towards fulfilling the United 
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG Target 3.6 – 
to halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents by 
2030, and SDG Target 11.2 – to provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and 
sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding 
public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable 
situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons by 2030. 
In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
PAOLO HENRY M. MARCOLETA 
Representative, SAGIP Partylist 
2 Metro Manila Development Authority, 2023 Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System 
(MMARAS), available at 
https://mmda.gov.ph/images/Home/FOI/MMARAS/MMARAS_Annual_Report_2023.pdf (last accessed on July 
06, 2025). 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Paolo Henry M. Marcoleta 
AN ACT 
INTEGRATING ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE K TO 12 BASIC 
EDUCATION CURRICULUM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Road Safety 
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Education in Schools Act”. 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State 
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to ensure the safety and security of its citizens through road safety infrastructure, 
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legislation, and programs. 
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Further, the State recognizes that road accidents and deaths are urgent 
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health and development concerns that gravely affect both the economy and the 
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community at large. 
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Towards this end, the State shall establish an inclusive mechanism that 
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instils road safety consciousness in students to ensure their safety in and outside 
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of the school. 
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SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms 
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shall be defined as: 
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a. Basic Road Safety refers to the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians
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and commuters in their use of all types of roads used for transportation in
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order to reduce the incidence of road accidents. It shall include, but not be 
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limited to, the following: 
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i. 
Road awareness; 
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ii. 
Road signages, 
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Responsible commuting; and 
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Responsibilities of pedestrians; 
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b. Comprehensive Drivers’ Education refers to the rights and responsibilities 
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of drivers in their use of all types of roads for transportation in order to 
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reduce the incidence of road accidents. It shall include, but not be limited 
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to, the following: 
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i. 
Organization and operation of the Land Transportation Office 
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(LTO); 
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ii. 
Requirement and processes of obtaining a license; 
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iii. 
Current road safety laws and traffic regulations; 
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iv. 
Traffic signages; 
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v. 
Operation of automotive parts and related accessories; 
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vi. 
Different parking skills; 
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Driving courtesy; 
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viii. Scanning of danger to reduce road crash risks; 
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ix. 
Defensive driving techniques; 
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x. 
Dangers of distracted driving as well as driving under the 
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influence of drugs or alcohol; 
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xi. 
Vehicle safety features; 
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xii. 
Road hazards; 
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xiii. Emergency situations and procedures; 
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xiv. Safe use of motorcycles and light motor vehicles; 
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xv. 
Passenger safety; 
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xvi. Pedestrian safety; and 
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xvii. Basic Road Safety and its components as provided under 
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Section 3(a) of this Act. 
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c. K to 12 refers to the enhanced basic education program created under 
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Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. 
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SEC. 4. Integration into the Curriculum. – Basic Road Safety and 
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Comprehensive Drivers’ Education are hereby integrated into the K to 12 basic 
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education curriculum. Basic Road Safety shall be made part of the elementary 
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curriculum while the Comprehensive Drivers’ Education shall be made part of 
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the junior and senior high school curricula. 
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SEC. 5. Teaching Modules –  The Department of Education (DepEd), in 
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coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the LTO, and the 
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University of the Philippines National Center for Transportation Studies (UP 
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NCTS), and in consultation with local government units, other relevant 
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government agencies and road safety advocates and organizations, shall design 
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the Basic Road Safety and Comprehensive Drivers’ Education teaching modules, 
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taking into consideration the age and comprehension level of the students: 
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Provided, That in the creation of teaching modules, the agencies shall take into 
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consideration, incorporate, improve on, or build upon existing road safety 
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programs and initiatives for students. 
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SEC. 6. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to carry out the 
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implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
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Act. 
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SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days 
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after the effectivity of this Act, the DepEd shall, in coordination with DOTr, LTO, 
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UP-NCTS, other relevant government agencies, and road safety advocates and 
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organizations, promulgate the rules and regulations to effectively implement the 
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provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part of this Act is 
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declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected shall remain 
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in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
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orders, letters of instructions, administrative orders, proclamations or 
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administrative regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
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hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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