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Senate Bill No. _9_57 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VLLAR 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The State must harness its human resources tr-l cope with advancement in 
technology. The youth, being an important component cf its human resources, must be 
given their competitive edge in today’s world. One way to :!o this is the proposal of this 
bill, which is to integrate computer educztion in the ccrricula for third and fourth year 
students. 
In the Philippines, computers are already preva!mt in the working place. If our 
youth are to be fully equipped to face the business m:!d confidently and with a bright 
outlook to the future, they must, at the very least, be ccmputer-literate. Graduates who 
are computer illiterate often find themselves at a disahvintage when faced with their 
computer-literate counterparts. Being knowledgeable 39 computers can make them 
competitive and responsive in the job market. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill NO. 9 5 7  
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT TO INTEGRATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INTO THE 
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY CURRICULA AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Information Technology 
Education Act." 
SEC. 2. 
Declaration of Policy. - It shall be the policy of the State to promote 
and support computer literacy starting at the earliest grade level in the public school 
system of the country. Likewise, the State shall encourage the use of Information 
Technology (IT) and its various components (computers, telecommunications, etc.) in 
order to upgrade and modernize the educational system, enhance the quality of 
education and achieve equity in the acquisition of skills among all students. The 
private sector is encouraged to participate in the development of the Information 
Technology Education Program. 
Toward these ends, the State shall provide for an Information Technology 
Education Program integrated in the existing elementary and secondary school 
curricula. 
SEC. 3. 
Mandafory Coverage. - It shall be mandatory for all public 
elementary and secondary schools to integrate information technology education in 
their curricula. 


SEC. 4. 
Definition of Terms. - Information Technology Education refers to 
the study and use of the computer and other Information Technology (IT) components 
in the school curricula. Its objectives shall include: 
(a) 
The use of computers and related technologies to enhance learning and improve 
personal productivity; 
(b) 
computers and peripherals, and the understanding of basic operating systems; and 
(c) 
The inculcation of the ethical use of information technology among learners. 
Integration is an education strategy where the information technology education 
learning competencies become part of appropriate subjects in the school curricula. 
The acquisition of knowledge and skills on the operation and maintenance of 
SEC. 5. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of 
Education, Culture and Sports shall issue guidelines, rules and regulations as may be 
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act within ninety (90) days upon effectivity. 
SEC. 6. 
Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions 
of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its 
enactment into law and regularly thereafter. 
Approved,