RA No. 10054 (Motorcycle Helmet Law)

September 24, 2012 BIR MEMORANDUM TO : All Motorcycle Riding Revenue Personnel at the National Office and Revenue Region Nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8 SUBJECT : RA No. 10054 (Motorcycle Helmet Law) In connection with the Republic Act No. 10054 otherwise known as the Motorcycle Helmet Law and the implementation of DOTC-DTI Administrative Order No. 1, series of 2011, on the processing of applications and stickering of the Philippine Standard Mark or ICC sticker for motorcycle helmets acquired before the implementation of the law, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Bureau of Product Standards is now offering all government offices an on-site helmet validation and affixing of ICC stickers up to the end of October 2012 only. They required a minimum of fifty (50) helmets for applications and stickering of ICC sticker for an on-site processing. In this regard, all motorcycle riding revenue personnel who wants to avail of this opportunity can register your name on or before October 03, 2012 with the Human Resource Development Service (HRDS). For further inquiries you can call at 9283136 or 9817394 and look for Ms. Emily B. Lico. For your information. (SGD.) CELIA C. KING Deputy Commissioner Resource Management Group ATTACHMENT Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Roxas Boulevard Corner Pablo Ocampo, Sr. Street Manila 1004 August 29, 2012 Memo for : Heads of Offices This Department Heads of Bureaus/Attached Agencies Department of Finance Subject : Implementation of the DOTC-DTI Administrative Order No. 1, series of 2001 in connection with the Republic Act No. 10054 Otherwise Known as the Motorcycle Helmet Law Attached for information and guidance is a copy of letter dated August 16, 2012 from Undersecretary Zenaida Cuison Maglaya, Office of the Consumer Welfare and Trade Regulation, Department of Trade and Industry on the above-captioned subject. aDTSHc (SGD.) LOURDES Z. SANTIAGO Director IV Central Administration Office DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY PHILIPPINES August 16, 2012 Hon. Cesar V. Purisima Secretary Department of Finance 6th Floor, DOF Bldg., BSP Complex Roxas Blvd., Manila Dear Secretary Purisima , The Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Product Standards in connection with the Republic Act No. 10054 otherwise known as the Motorcycle Helmet Law and the Implementation of DOTC-DTI Administrative Order No. 1, series of 2011, is processing applications and stickering ICC for motorcycle helmets acquired before the implementation of the law. According to the Law, all motorcycle riders are required to wear standard protective motorcycle helmets at all times while driving, whether short or long drive, in any type of road and/or highway. All motorcycle riders not wearing the standard protective motorcycle helmet bearing Philippine Standard Mark or ICC sticker will be punished with fine. In view of the above, the Department of Trade and Industry, through the Bureau of Product Standards offers all government offices including government owned and controlled corporations with employees who are motorcycle riders an on-site helmet validation and affixing of ICC stickers. This public service of the Bureau is up to end of October 2012 only. So write now, for our scheduling purposes. For further information, please get in touch with Engr. Mario U. Gaudiano/Ms. Carmencita B. Magno at telephone nos. 751 4720/29/19 or e-mail [emailprotected]. Very truly yours, (SGD.) USEC. ZENAIDA CUISON MAGLAYA CWBRG