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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

Existing National, Bilateral and Multilateral Standards of Weights, Dimensions and Emissions for Road Freight Vehicles; Enforcement Mechanisms for Both National and Foreign Road Freight Vehicles PHILIPPINES

MARIA CATALINA E. CABRAL, Ph.D., CESO I Undersecretary for Planning and PPP Department of Public Works and Highways

January 23, 2019 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

Condition of Philippine Road Network:

Road Network Total (km) Paved (km) % Paved National Road 32,868 31,035 94.42% Primary 7,067 7,066 99.99% Secondary 14,249 13,524 94.91% Tertiary 11,553 10,445 90.41% Local Road 177,595 33,479 18.85% Total 210,463 64,514 30.65%

National Bridges: Total Permanent % Permanent No. Lm. No. Lm. No. Lm. 8,260 367,864 8,204 365,301 99.32% 99.30%

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ASIAN HIGHWAY (AH 26): “AH26” is the route number given to the Philippine segment of the Asian Highway Network. It is also known as the Pan-Philippine Highway or the Daang Maharlika Highway. It stretches from Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (Luzon Island), to Zamboanga City (Mindanao Island).

ISLAND LENGTH (KM) LUZON 1557.91 VISAYAS 492.25 MINDANAO 1485.65 SEA ROUTE 86.17 TOTAL 3,621.98 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

ASIAN HIGHWAY (AH 26): PHILIPPINE LENGTH (KM) PER CLASSIFICATION ISLAND Primary Class I Class II Class III Total LUZON 179.42* 404.10 944.93 29.46 1,557.91

VISAYAS - 71.84 283.19 137.22 492.25

MINDANAO - 545.31 735.32 22.50 1,485.65 SEA ROUTE 86.17** TOTAL 179.42 1,021.25 1,963.44 189.18 3,621.98

*Expressways North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) (161.00 km) LEGEND: Asian Highway Classification South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) (18.42 km)

**Has two (2) sea routes: – Luzon/Samar Ferry which starts at Matnog, Sorsogon Ferry Terminal to Allen, Northern Samar Ferry Terminal (33.19 km) – Leyte/Mindanao Ferry which starts at Liloan, Cebu Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Madilao Port, Surigao del Norte Ferry Terminal (52.98 km) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

EXISTING NATIONAL STANDARDS OF WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS FOR ROAD FREIGHT VEHICLES

The maximum dimensions and axle weight of a motor vehicle shall not exceed following measurements:

• Maximum Length Freight vehicle with 2 axles – 10 meters Passenger vehicle with 2 axles – 11 meters Vehicle with 3 or more axles – 14 meters

• Maximum Width – 2.50 meters

• Maximum Height – 4.0 meters

• Maximum Axle Weight – 13,500 kgs

Reference: LTO Administrative Order 2009-018 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines EXISTING NATIONAL STANDARDS OF EMISSIONS FOR ROAD FREIGHT VEHICLES The standards and test procedure for smoke emission shall be in accordance with RA 8749 (Clean Air Act) and its implementing rules and regulations.

A. Gasoline-Fed Motor Vehicle*

EMISSION STANDARDS FOR VEHICLES WITH SPARK-IGNITION ENGINED (GASOLINE)** Vehicle Registration CO (% by Volume) HC (ppm as Hexane) Registered for the first time after December 31, 2007 0.5 250 Registered for the first time on or after January 1. 2003 but 3.5 600 before January 1, 2008 Registered for the first time on or before December 31, 4.5 800 2002 For Motorcycles 4.5 7500 for Metro Manila and 10000 for rural areas

* Automated Test Equipment (ATE) 5 gas Exhaust Emission Analyzer shall be used ** At idle

EMISSION STANDARDS FOR VEHICLES WITH COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES (DIESEL)**

Vehicle Registration (Light Absorption Coefficient, m-1), k Registered for the first time after December 31, 2007 2.0 Registered for the first time on or after January 1, 2003 but before 2.5 January 1, 2008 Registered for the first time on or before December 31, 2002 2.5 3.5 (turbocharged) 4.5 (1,000m increased in elevation)

* Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Smoke Opacimeter shall be used ** using the free acceleration test

B. Diesel-Fed Motor Vehicle

EMISSION STANDARDS FOR REBUILT AND IMPORTED USED VEHICLES

Vehicle Registration CO* HC** (Light Absorption (% by Volume) (ppm as Hexane) Coefficient, m-1), k (turbo charged)*** Registered for the first time after 0.5 250 2.0 December 31, 2007

* For spark-ignition (gasoline) motor vehicles ** For compression-ignition (diesel) motor vehicles *** Figure in brackets relate to turbocharged vehicle

Reference: LTO Administrative Order 2009-018 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

“Source: DENR Administrative In order to address the Order No. 2015-04 worsening air pollution in dated 24 March 2015” the country, the following types of vehicles loaded with EURO 4 fuel shall comply with these corresponding emission limits/standards as per the “Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999”.

NATIONAL STANDARDS ON VEHICLE EMISSION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT) which was concluded in 2005, and as existing multilateral agreement for road freight vehicles, is still being used to facilitate the development and operationalization of efficient multimodal transport services adequate to the requirements of international trade.

“As of May 2018, the ratification date in the Philippines was on 30th of June 2008.” REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

AFAMT UPDATES & WAY FORWARD  The draft executive order (EO) that will designate the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as the Philippines’ competent national body that will oversee multimodal transport operators (MTOs) is being finalized.

 The DOTr’s Technical Working Group is now finalizing the EO, as well as the joint department order (JDO) creating an interagency technical working group for the implementation of the AFAMT.

 The Republic of the Philippines, through the then Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), committed to the AFAMT in 2005, but has yet to do the groundwork and institutionalize the agreement.

 In line with the proposed EO, the DOTr is also planning to create an Office for Multimodal Logistics Transport to handle policies and regulations governing the country’s MTOs.

Source: “https://www.portcalls.com/eo-identifying-dotr-overseer-mtos-ready/” REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS The Bureau of Customs strictly observed and implemented the R.A 8506 entitled AN ACT BANNING THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF VEHICLES WITH RIGHT-HAND STEERING WHEEL IN ANY PRIVATE OR PUBLIC ROADS, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

“It shall be unlawful for any person to import, cause the importation of, register, cause the registration of, use, or operate any vehicle with its steering wheel right-hand side thereof in any Source: BOC Memorandum Order No: 16-2005 highway, street or road, whether private or public or of the national or local government except Dated 29 March 2005 such vehicles that are acknowledged as vintage automobiles, manufactured before 1960, in showroom condition, and/or are to be utilized exclusively for officially and legally sanctioned motorsports events, and off-road special purposes vehicles.” (emphasis supplied) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Republic of the Philippines Republic Act No. 8794 is hereby declared as the policy of the State to provide for and ensure the adequate maintenance of national “R.A No. 8794 – An Act Imposing a Motor and provincial roads through sufficient funding for the purpose. Vehicle User’s Charge on Owners of All Types of Motor Vehicles and For Other Purposes” Rates of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge

Type of Vehicle Base Rates Type of Vehicle Base Rates I. Private and Government II. For Hire A. Passenger Cars GVW up to 1,600 kgs. ₱800 A. Passenger Cars GVW more to 1,600 kgs.-2,300 kgs. ₱1,800 GVW up to 1,600 kgs. ₱450 GVW more than 2,300 kgs. ₱4,000 GVW more to 1,600 kgs.-2,300 kgs. ₱900 B. Utility Vehicles GVW more than 2,300 kgs. ₱2,500 GVW up to 2,700 kgs. ₱1,000 B. Utility Vehicles GVW more to 2,700 kgs.-4,500 kgs. ₱1,000 + ₱20 per 100 kgs. GVW up to 4,500 kgs. ₱15 per 100 kgs. of GVW over of GVW 2,700 kgs. C. Motorcycles C. Motorcycles without sidecar ₱150 without sidecar ₱120 with sidecar ₱240 with sidecar ₱150 D. Buses D. Buses GVW more than 4,500 kgs. ₱900 + ₱12 GVW more than 4,500 kgs. ₱15 per 100 kgs. per 100 kgs. of GVW of GVW over E. Trucks 2,700 kgs. The Joint Implementing Rules and Regulations were E. Trucks GVW more than 4,500 kgs. ₱900 + ₱12 GVW more than 4,500 kgs. ₱900 + ₱12 per 100 kgs. issued, dated 16 August 2000, by the DPWH and per 100 kgs. of GVW over DOTC, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of RA of GVW over 2,700 kgs. 2,700 kgs. 8794, which provides for the imposition of a motor F. Trailers F. Trailers vehicle user’s charge as well as the creation of a GVW more than 4,500 kgs. ₱12 per 100 kgs. GVW more than 4,500 kgs. ₱12 per 100 kgs. of GVW of GVW Board. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESRepublic of the Philippines

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