QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11311)
RA 11311 declares that while establishments are entitled to a fair return on investment, they also have a corresponding social responsibility to provide adequate facilities for the comfort of clientele; thus, owners/operators/administrators must improve land transportation terminals, stations, stops, rest areas, and RORO terminals by providing free internet services and clean sanitary facilities.
It is a private, clean, sanitary, and well-ventilated room or area where nursing mothers can wash up, breastfeed or express milk comfortably, and store it afterward.
A facility located at a strategic point along the national highway/route of travelers, provided with parking space, restaurants or snack bars, other business shops, recreational facilities, service stations, public restroom facilities, or waiting sheds.
Owners, operators, or administrators of land transportation terminals, stations, stops, rest areas, and RORO terminals must ensure speedy/efficient implementation; DICT must ensure free internet is provided in coordination with DOTr and other stakeholders, pursuant to RA 10929.
RA 10929, also known as the “Free Internet Access in Public Places Act.”
At least: (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.
Establishments must also comply with the applicable standards under Presidential Decree No. 856, the “Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.”
DOTr, in coordination with relevant government agencies, conducts random ocular inspections to ensure compliance.
It is unlawful to collect fees for regular sanitary facilities; passengers must show a paid bus ticket for the day to avail of free use.
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 transportation establishments.
At least one (1) lactation station must be established, and it must be separate from the sanitary facilities.
RA 7600, as amended by RA 10028 (Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009) and their rules and regulations.
DOTr, in coordination with the DOH and other relevant government agencies.
A fine of P5,000 for each day of violation for any owner/operator/administrator who does not comply with Section 4 standards.
A fine of P5,000 for each day of violation.
In addition to sanctions under Section 21 of RA 10028, the violator is liable for a fine of P5,000 for each day of violation.
The LTFRB will review the applicability/enforcement of the fines after five (5) years from effectivity and once every five (5) years thereafter, with necessary adjustments subject to approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
Within sixty (60) days from 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.