REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NEDA Board Resolution
No. 5 (s. 2017)
Approving the National Transport Policy
On motion duly seconded, be it resolved, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to
approve, as it is hereby APPROVED, the latest version of the National Transport
Policy (NTP) embodied in the NEDA Board Resolution below.
NEDA BOARD RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT POLICY
WHEREAS, the State recognizes the important role of transportation as an
enabler and driver of socioeconomic development towards achieving inclusive and
sustainable growth, and attaining the national development goals and objectives;
WHEREAS, the State's Transport Vision is a safe, secure, reliable, efficient,
integrated, intermodal, affordable, cost-effective, environmentally sustainable,
and people-oriented national transport system that ensures improved quality of life
of the people;
WHEREAS, analyses of the condition of the Philippine transport system
indicate recurring issues such as: (a) lack of integrated and coordinated transport
network; (b) overlapping and conflicting functions of transport agencies; (c) transport
safety and security concerns; and, (d) inadequate transport facilities particularly in
conflict-affected and underdeveloped areas;
WHEREAS, the development of the country's transport system must be guided
by a comprehensive National Transport Policy in order to ensure effective and efficient
inter-government coordination, local government participation and stakeholders
collaboration with the end in view of (a) providing intermodal connectivity among
transport infrastructures, (b) effecting good governance through streamlined transport
regulations, rationalized transport agency functions, policies aligned with government
priorities and programs, ensured adherence to safety standards and compliance with
international agreements, (c) promoting green and people-oriented transport systems,
(d) creating "new" economic growth centers outside of the country's key cities for
inclusive growth through access improvement and support to tourism, agro-industry,
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trade and logistics, and other economic sectors, and (e) promoting transport
infrastructure investments;
WHEREAS, pending the passage of policies requiring legislative action, it is
.necessary that policy reforms, which can be administratively undertaken pursuant to
existing laws be adopted and implemented to respond to the urgent transport demands
and requirements of the national economy;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by
the Chairman and the Board, to approve and adopt the policy thrusts which shall
embody the intended reforms in the transport sector, to wit:
SECTION 1. National Transport Policy. To achieve the Transport Vision, the
Government hereby adopts the National Transport Policy which all elements of the
transport system and all sub-sectors of transportation, including passengers, shippers,
service providers, investors, agencies and instrumentalities of government and those
involved in the movement of people and goods and in the provision of transport
infrastructure, facilities and services, shall abide by and use as guidance in transport
development, management, operations, and use.
SECTION 2. Areas of Coverage. The National Transport Policy covers the following
policy focus areas: (a) Resource Generation, Allocation and Cost Sharing; (b) Program
and Project Selection; (c) Cost Recovery and Subsidies; (d) Regulation of Passenger
Transport Services; (e) Transportation Management in Urban and Regional Areas; (f)
Support to Other Economic Sectors; and, (g) Governance and Institutions.
SECTION 3. Resource Generation, Allocation and Cost Sharing. National
transportation agencies and local government units (LGUs) will work together to
address transport sector needs. New investments shall be supported by regular
maintenance allocations over the economic life of the asset, while asset preservation
shall be accorded appropriate attention.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and privatization of public transport operations shall
be considered to augment Government resources, harness private sector expertise,
gain technology transfers and operational efficiencies, and assign risks to the party
best able to control or influence its occurrence or manage its consequence. The
pursuit of PPP for transport projects shall be based on the parameters defined in the
PPP policy to be agreed upon by the Government.
SECTION 4. Program and Project Selection. Programs and projects should be fully
aligned with national development goals and priorities; compliant with international
commitments; supported by adequate studies from a network perspective; convergent
with comprehensive frameworks and plans; technically and economically feasible;
environmentally sound with due consideration of measures to address Disaster Risk
Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change; socially acceptable; and based on public
needs.
The "Philippine Transport System Master Plan" (PTSMP), which will guide the rational
development of an intermodal transport network in the country through coordinated
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planning and operation of projects and programs as an integrated network of
intermodal sub-systems, shall be formulated and periodically updated.
Environment-friendly transport systems shall be supported in order to promote
environmental sustainability and protection. The use of clean and energy-efficient
transport technology/fuels will be pursued. Non-motorized means to achieve inclusive
mobility and accessibility shall include transit-oriented development, prioritization of
pedestrians, provision of support facilities that mainstream gender considerations, and
inclusion of green ways network, i.e., elevated walkways, covered walkways,
sidewalks and bike lanes.
Redundancy and resiliency measures shall be implemented especially in key
infrastructures such as ports and airports to ensure accessibility, mobility and the
unimpeded flow of humanitarian logistics under all circumstances.
Efficient data collection, management and dissemination shall be promoted through
the establishment and maintenance of an open database system for all government
agencies to ensure sound and coordinated transport plans and initiatives.
SECTION 5. Cost Recovery and Subsidies. Fares and charges for transportation
services, as determined by the appropriate regulatory agency, shall, as far as
practicable, be cost-based and shall recover, at a minimum, the operational and
maintenance costs net of eligible subsidies. Subsidies, incentives and other
Government undertakings, when so justified according to economic, environmental,
and/or social grounds and allowed under existing laws, rules and regulations, shall be
direct, specific and transparent.
SECTION 6. Regulation of Passenger Transport Services. Transport agencies
shall primarily be guided by public interest and safety in the regulation of passenger
transport services. Routes and areas for transport operations shall be determined and
modified by the regulatory bodies based on the application of technical, environmental,
economic and safety standards issued by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
The regulatory bodies may subject the grant of the privilege to operate in a route or
area through a competitive selection process such as, but not limited to, public bidding.
All franchises or authorities to operate shall be guided by a clear and focused
government regulation to be developed and led by DOTr.
All transport agencies and LGUs operating and managing transport facilities shall
strictly enforce and regularly update the standards on safety, security, level of service
and environmental sustainability in keeping with DOTr and international standards and
practices.
SECTION 7. Transportation Management in Urban and Regional Areas. The focus
is moving more people than vehicles. Public mass transportation in urban areas shall
be given priority over private transport. High capacity public transport systems shall
the preferred mode in high passenger density corridors. Interconnectivity and
multimodality within and among public transport modes shall be integrated in the
development of the urban public transport system with due consideration of the
appropriate public transportation hierarchy. Modal interchange areas that will facilitate
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the safe and convenient passenger transfer and uninterrupted vehicular movement on
surrounding roads will be provided/improved.
In addressing traffic congestion in urban roads, cost-effective mobility management
measures will be preferred over more expensive infrastructure facilities. Travel
demand management schemes shall be implemented and traffic engineering solutions
such as the use of of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in the operation and
management of transport projects shall be adopted. Local development of ITS and
similar technologies shall be encouraged by the State.
With the assistance of Regional Offices of transport agencies, LGUs shall periodically
develop transport and traffic management plans to ensure integration with the area's
land use plans, taking into consideration external accessibility needs and alignment to
regional/national development goals. They are likewise expected to implement the
same and shall be monitored by the appropriate regulatory body.
SECTION 8. Support to Other Economic Sectors. DOTr shall coordinate with
Government agencies and the private sector in establishing a seamless, intermodal
tourism, agro-industry and trade and logistics transport network through the
implementation of Convergence Programs, among others, to ensure adequate
transport infrastructure support, including the efficient and unimpeded flow of people,
goods, and services especially during emergencies.
DOTr shall lead the development of a single transport document and one-stop
procedures to expedite the cost-efficient processing of cargo shipments while
optimizing the use of available information technologies. The laws, rules and
regulations on the levy of local taxes, fees, charges and other impositions on the
transport of goods and passengers carried into or out, or passing through the
respective jurisdictions, will be strictly enforced.
SECTION 9. Governance and Institutions. Legislative action or administrative
modification shall be undertaken, as appropriate, in cases where transport agencies
have overlapping or conflicting functions or possess both regulatory and operating
functions.
The DOTr, in the exercise of its mandate, shall work closely with other transport
agencies to ensure that all transport modes are integrated and intermodal, even those
that fall within the mandates of other agencies.
All concerned agencies, the LGUs, and the academe shall work together in enhancing
institutional capacities and capabilities, encouraging and supporting transparency and
accountability initiatives, and effectively engaging the private sector and civil society
in the development of transport projects.
SECTION 10. Implementation of the National Transport Policy. The National
Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), DOTr and the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH), through the Inter-Agency Technical Committee on
Transport Planning (IATCTP) and NEDA Board-Committee on Infrastructure
(INFRACOM), shall undertake the necessary measures to implement the National
Transport Policy.
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Departments, agencies and instrumentalities, including Government Owned and/or
Controlled Corporations exercising transportation development functions shall prepare
their respective plans, projects, and programs for submission to the
IATCTP/INFRACOM for review in accordance with the approved methodology and
procedure and the provisions of this Resolution. Plans, projects, and programs
prepared in violation hereof shall be deemed unauthorized, and any expenditure
therefor shall be deliberated.
To ensure that the National Transport Policy guides the long-term development of the
transport sector, NEDA, DOTr, and DPWH shall undertake appropriate measures for
legislative action to achieve said purpose.
SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within thirty (30) days from the
effectivity of this Resolution, the INFRACOM, through the IATCTP, shall formulate and
issue the accompanying Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of this Resolution
to effectively carry out its provisions.
SECTION 12. Transitory Clause. All valid and existing contracts entered into by the
Government prior to the effectivity of this Resolution shall not be impaired and shall
be upheld.
SECTION 13. Separability Clause. Any portion or provisions of this Resolution that
may be declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying other
portions or provisions hereof as long as such remaining portions or provisions can still
subsist and be given effect in their entirety.
SECTION 14. Repealing Clause. All orders, memoranda, circulars and other
issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Resolution, are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 15. Effectivity. This Resolution shall take effect immediately after its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
September 12, 2017.
Certifi ect:
ERNESTO M. PE
Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning
and Director-General, NEDA Secretariat
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