HB 1719

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 10, 2025

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8794, Also Known as "An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User's Charge on Owners of All Types of Motor Vehicles and for Other Purposes", as Amended by Republic Act No. 11239

In plain language

The bill would require every motor vehicle in the Philippines—private, for‑hire, and government—to pay an annual road‑user tax, with rates based on vehicle weight and type, and would direct the money to road projects, newer public‑utility vehicles, and road‑safety programs.

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Author · Representative

Angelo Barba
RepresentativeIlocos Norte, 2nd District
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HB01719 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch