Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.B.No.___ 485

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

We are living in the age of modern technology and information wherein
computers have become a part of almost every field of human endeavor.
Computers have proven to be necessary and useful to most organizations and
business corporations because these have made human work easier, faster and

i efficient. As a whole computers have generally improved the quality of life
of man.

As a developing country, the Philippines is trying hard to catch up on the
recent advancements in computer technology as it is extensively being used on
the economic or business level, political or bureaucratic level and social or
cultural level. There has been a growing awareness, and consequently, a
growing need for more computer hardware and an effective dissemination of
computer information so as to be of better use by more Filipinos. However, we
look at the future , the computer with all its limitless possibilities, will be an
essential tool in the country’s endeavors towards nation-building, more progress,
growth and development.

‘As a matter of fact, it has been determined that for our country to really
progress and be able to at least approximate the level of success of our
neighboring states, it is imperative that the country should industrialize. Hence,
the thrust of the government is industrialization.

To be able to succeed, however, in our goal to be an industrialized
country, we should have an efficient information system. The reason being that
the directions of our country can only be as valid as the information on which
they are based. For instance, if we are in the dark as to the true potentials of our
resources, because its information is antiquated and inefficient, it follows that our
range of vision of what goal to achieve most necessarily be obstructed and
limited, hence, we are compelled to resort more often than not to piece-meal

planning. i
Needless to state, the most effective way towards having an efficient

i i ion. The progressive industrialized
information system is thru computerization. — Tt 2 e
countries are vevidenced enough that their reliable information systems are the

products of comr terization.

e that computerization entails the participation of

is relevant to stat
compel dling of the computer machines.

people competent in the han

This wholesome drift to the wonderful world of computers underlines the
necessity to develop the right people in this field. .


It is necessary that the youth, who are our future leaders and nation-
builders, be imbibed and taught with proper computer knowledge and skills as
early as possible

In view of the fact that it is in the classrooms where this development
could be attained and considering that young minds are more easily and better
moulded for this noble task of nation building, it is earnestly suggested that the

teaching of basic computer programming courses be made part of the curriculum
of all high schools in the country.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

JUAN EDGAR
Representative’
Lone District, Province of Aurora

“SONNY” M. ANGARA


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HB. No. 485

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
TO REQUIRE THE TEACHING OF BASIC COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AS
PART OF THE CURRICULUM. OF ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE
COUNTRY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate _in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The teaching of basic computer programming is hereby
required to be a part of the curriculum of all secondary schools in the Philippines.

SECTION 2. The Department of Education shall adopt and promulgate
the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 3. The funds needed for this purpose shall be taken from the
appropriations of the Department of Education and/or Economic Support Fund
allotted to said Cepariment. Thereafter, such sum which may be necessary for
the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. All laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, proclamation or.
administrative regulations, or parts thereof or parts thereof which are inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.