SB 290

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025

The Dignity in Commuting Act

An Act Providing for a Magna Carta for Dignified Commuting, Creating the National Office of Commuter Affairs, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The Dignity in Commuting Act would create a national office to oversee commuter services, set standards for safe and affordable public transport, require better sidewalks and bike lanes, and impose fines on operators that do not follow the rules.

TransportationPublic Works and InfrastructurePublic Order and SafetyEnvironment and Natural Resources

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Author · Senator

Kiko Pangilinan
SenatorFrancis "Kiko" Pangilinan
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Subjects

Dignity in Commuting

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 8748· Filed Mar 24, 2026
An Act Providing for a Magna Carta for Dignified Commuting, Creating the National Office of Commuter Affairs, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2026-05-04Rep. Nathaniel M. Oducado
HB 8587· Filed Mar 17, 2026
An Act Protecting and Promoting the Rights and Welfare of Commuters, Setting Minimum Service and Infrastructure Standards for Public Transport and Mobility Facilities, Creating Mechanisms for Commuter Representation and Complaints, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2026-03-18Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
SB 1016· Filed Aug 6, 2025
Magna Carta of Commuters
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
SB 93· Filed Jul 3, 2025
Magna Carta of Commuters
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar
HB 5781· Filed Nov 6, 2025
An Act Providing for a Magna Carta of Commuters
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-11-17Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3

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SBN-290 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch