Anti-drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2026

Senate Pant Office of the Setretary TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE APR -6 P1:34 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session RECEIVED BY: SENATE S. No. 2023 Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 9, 10, 12, 15, AND 16 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10586, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING ACT OF 2013 EXPLANATORY NOTE Road traffic injuries remain a pressing public health and safety concern in the Philippines. Recent data from the Department of Health (DOH) revealed that 1,091 road crash injuries were recorded nationwide over a four-day period during the last Holy Week observance from March 29 to April 2, 2026, underscoring the continued rise in road- related incidents during peak travel seasons. This alarming figure highlights the persistent dangers faced by motorists and pedestrians alike, particularly in contexts where enforcement is limited and risk factors such as alcohol consumption are more prevalent. While Republic Act No. 10586 was enacted to address impaired driving, gaps in its implementation have constrained its effectiveness. Existing provisions primarily focus on public utility vehicle drivers and rely on a deputation framework that centralizes enforcement authority. In practice, this has resulted in fragmented and inconsistent enforcement, limiting the ability of authorities to respond swiftly and proactively to incidents of drunk and drugged driving. Moreover, the absence of clear funding mechanisms for enforcement agencies has led to insufficient access to essential equipment such as breath analyzers and drug-testing kits.

This measure seeks to strengthen the implementation of the law by establishing a more responsive and comprehensive enforcement framework. It recognizes the inherent roles of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and local government units (LGUs) in promoting road safety, and affirms their concurrent authority to enforce the provisions of the Act. By embedding enforcement within the mandates of these agencies, the proposed amendments aim to ensure accountability, consistency, and nationwide coverage. In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. Raffy T. Tulfo

«Office of the Secretary TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE P1 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES APR -6 First Regular Session RECEIVED BY: SENATE 2023 S. No. Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 9, 10, 12, 15, AND 16 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10586, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING ACT OF 2013 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Title.— This Act shall be known as the "Anti - Drunk and Drugged Driving

2 Act of 2026".

Sec 2. Section 9 of Republic Act No. 10586 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Section 9. Acquisition of Equipment. - Within four (4) months from the effectivity of this Act, the Land Transportation Office (LTO), (and the) Philippine National Police (PNP) AND THE METROPOLITAN MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MMDA) shall acquire sufficient breath analyzers and drug-testing kits to be utilized by law enforcement officers and deputized local traffic enforcement officers nationwide giving priority to areas with high reported occurrences of accidents. For purposes of acquiring these equipment and for the training seminars indicated in

Section 10 hereof, the LTO shall utilize the Special Road Safety Fund

allotted for this purpose as provided under Section 7 of Republic Act No. 8794, entitled: "An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User's Charge on

Owners of All Types of Motor Vehicles and for Other Purposes". THE PNP AND THE MMDA SHALL LIKEWISE ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF BREATH ANALYZERS, DRUG TESTING KITS AND RELATED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR PERSONNEL. Additional yearly appropriations for the purchase of breath analyzers and drug-testing kits shall be provided annually under the General Appropriations Act."

Sec 3. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 10586 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 10. AUTHORITY OF AGENCIES.- The LTO, (may deputize

traffic enforcement officers of the) PNP AND MMDA, SHALL HAVE PRIMARY AND CONCURRENT AUTHORITY (cities and municipalities) in order to enforce the provisions of this Act. COORDINATION AMONG THESE AGENCIES SHALL BE ENSURED TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE, UNIFORM, AND CONSISTENT ENFORCEMENT NATIONWIDE.

Sec 4. Section 12 of Republic Act No. 10586 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 12. Penalties. - A driver found to have been driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and/or other similar substances, as provided under Section 5 of this Act shall be penalized as follows: a. If the violation of Section 5 did not result in physical injuries or homicide, the penalty of [three (3)] TWELVE (12) months imprisonment and a fine ranging from {twenty] FIFTY thousand pesos [(P20,000)] (P50,000) to feighty] ONE HUNDRED thousand pesos {(P80,000)](P100,000) shall be imposed; b. If the violation of Section 5 resulted in physical injuries, the penalty provided for in THE APPLICABLE PARAGRAPH OF Article 263 of the Revised Penal code, IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD, or the penalty provided for in the [next] IMMEDIATELY preceding paragraph,

whichever is higher, and a fine ranging from one hundred FIFTY thousand pesos [(P100,000)] (P150,000) to THREE hundred thousand pesos [(P200,000)] (P300,000) shall be imposed; c. If the violation of Section 5 resulted in homicide, the penalty OF RECLUSION TEMPORAL provided in Article 249 of the Revised Penal Code IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD, and a fine ranging from [three] FIVE hundred thousand pesos [(P300,000)] (P500,000) to ONE MILLION PESOS [P500,000)}(P1,000,000) shall be imposed; d. The non-professional driver's license of any person found to have violated Section 5 of this Act shall also be confiscated and suspended for a period of [twelve (12)] TWENTY-FOUR (24) months for the conviction and perpetually revoked for the second conviction. The professional driver's license of any person found to have violated

Section 5 of this Act shall also be confiscated and perpetually revoked

for the first conviction. The perpetual revocation of a driver's license shall disqualify the person from being granted any kind of driver's license thereafter.

Sec. 5. Section 15 of Republic Act No. 10586 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Section 15. Nationwide Random Terminal Inspection and Quick Random Drug Tests. - The LTO, IN COORDINATION WITH THE PNP, MMDA, AND LGUs, shall conduct random terminal inspections, (and) quick random drug tests, AND UTILIZE BREATH ANALYZERS (of) ON public utility (drivers) AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS. SUCH RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING MAY LIKEWISE BE CONDUCTED AT DESIGNATED HIGH RISK AREAS, INCUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PARKING AREAS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS, FOR MOTORISTS AND PERSONS IN CONTROL OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ACT. The cost of such tests shall be

defrayed by the ELTO] IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE APPROPRIATIONS".

Sec. 6. Section 16 of Republic Act No. 10586 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 16. Review of Penalties. - The LTO shall, after five (5) years from the effectivity of this Act and every [five (5)] THREE (3) years thereafter, review the applicability and enforcement of all foregoing pecuniary penalties and shall initiate amendment and/or upgrade the same as may be necessary. Subject to the approval of the PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE Secretary of (the DOTG) TRANSPORTATION."

Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,

rules and regulations, or part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby likewise repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 8. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provisions of this

16 Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not affected 17 thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

Sec. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days upon

publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. Approved,