QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11311)
RA 11311 declares that the State recognizes the right of establishments to a fair return of investment but imposes a corresponding social responsibility to provide adequate facilities for the comfort of clientele. Owners/operators/administrators of land transport terminals and related facilities are required to improve their facilities by providing free internet services and clean sanitary facilities.
The law applies to owners, operators, and administrators of land transportation terminals, stations, stops, rest areas, and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) terminals.
A lactation station is a private, clean, sanitary, and well-ventilated room or area where nursing mothers can wash up, breastfeed or express milk comfortably, and store the milk afterward.
Sanitary facilities refer to a set of facilities that include at least a combination of comfort room and hand-washing facilities, as detailed in Section 4 of the Act.
They must include: (a) separate restrooms for PWDs, male, and female passengers; (b) adequate ventilation and lighting; (c) safe, adequate, running water supply; (d) flush system; (e) toilet seat with cover; (f) lavatory with toilet paper, mirror, soap, hand dryer and door lock; (g) waste bin; and (h) exclusive space for diaper-changing.
They must comply with the applicable standards under Presidential Decree No. 856 (Code on Sanitation of the Philippines).
The DICT, in coordination with the DOTr and other concerned stakeholders, must ensure free internet is provided pursuant to RA 10929 (Free Internet Access in Public Places Act).
They must fully ensure the speedy and efficient implementation of the free internet provision.
The DOTr, in coordination with relevant government agencies, shall conduct random ocular inspections to ensure compliance with sanitary facility requirements and lactation station requirements.
It is unlawful to collect fees from passengers for the use of regular sanitary facilities. To avail, the passenger must show the paid bus ticket for the day.
The Act does not apply to separate, well-appointed or deluxe sanitary facilities operated solely for commercial purposes and for the convenience of passengers who require and prefer such facilities within the covered terminals/stations/stops/rest areas/RORO terminals.
At least one (1) lactation station must be established.
Lactation stations must be clean and compliant with the applicable provisions of RA 7600 as amended by RA 10028 (Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009) and its rules and regulations.
An owner/operator/administrator who does not comply with Section 4 standards is liable for a fine of ₱5,000.00 for each day of violation.
A fine of ₱5,000.00 for each day of violation.
In addition to sanctions under RA 10028 (Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009), the establishment is liable for ₱5,000.00 for each day of violation.
After five (5) years from the effectivity of the Act and once every five (5) years thereafter, the LTFRB must review the applicability and enforcement of the fines and necessary adjustments, subject to approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the Act.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.