Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Most industries, if not all, use data and computer technology on a daily basis. As such, it is 
important to ensure that the general population are reoriented and fully prepared for a world 
where technology is omnipresent. Computer Science education has been linked with higher rates 
of college enrollment and improved problem-solving abilities among students globally. Computer 
Science is considered to be an important element in strengthening existing education models and 
preparing students for the future through the study of the theory behind the applications, 
structure, and design of a computational system, and the specialization in the theory or 
computation.  
In this regard, this measure seeks to integrate Computer Science Education into the curriculum 
of the K-12 Program. With the passage of this measure, computer science, computer literacy, and 
information and communication technology shall become parts of the basic subjects offered to 
students at all levels beginning Kindergarten. This shall also further revise the K-12 program to 
create a Computer Science and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) strand under 
the Academic Track offered to Senior High School Students. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
April 30, 2021
8:03 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
INTEGRATING COMPUTER SCIENCE IN THE CURRICULUM OF THE ENHANCED BASIC 
EDUCATION (K-12) PROGRAM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This act shall be known as the "Computer Science in Schools Act." 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Principles. – It is the policy of the State to provide an integrated system 
of  
education that is complete, adequate, and relevant to the needs of the people and society. 
Likewise, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to develop a method of education that keeps 
up-to-date with modern technology, effectively equipping its graduates with the necessary skills 
for the changing times.  
Towards this end, the state shall constantly renew and review the existing curricula to ensure the 
inclusion, learning and utilization of modern technologies, computers, and other similar devices.  
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be mean: 
a.
"Computer' shall mean an electronic device that accepts digitized data for the purpose of
storing and processing information. It shall include all the hardware or physical parts
attached to the computer system, and the software used therewith;
b. "Computer Science" shall mean the study of the theory behind the applications, structure,
and design of a computational system, and the specialization in the theory or computation.
It shall include, but not be limited to computational complexity theory, computer graphics,
programming language theory, basic HTML design, and other similar computer
programming subjects;
c.
"DepEd" shall mean the Department of Education;
d. "DICT' shall mean the Department of Information and Communications Technology;
e.
"Foundational Computer Programming Skills" shall include, but not be limited to
computational 
thinking, 
algorithms, 
looping, 
conditionals, 
variables, 
functions,
abstractions, binary coding, sequences, debugging, internet safety, and the like;
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f. "Information and Communication Technology (!CT)" shall mean the totality of electronic 
means to access, create, collect, store, process, receive, transmit, present and 
disseminate information, as defined in R.A. 10844, otherwise known as "The Department 
of Information and Communications Technology Act of 2015;  
g. "K-12 Program" shall mean the enhanced basic education program as defined in R .A. 
10533, otherwise known as the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013."  
 
SEC. 4. Mandatory Computer Science Education. – Computer Science Education is hereby 
integrated into the curriculum of the K-12 Program to include computer science, computer 
literacy, and information and communication technology as part of the basic subjects offered to 
students at all levels beginning Kindergarten. The revision must ensure that foundational 
computer programming skills needed for higher level education are developed in children as soon 
as practicable.  
 
The K-12 Program shall be further revised to create a Computer Science and Information and 
Communications Technology (ICT) strand under the Academic Track offered to Senior High School 
Students. Provided, that the ITC strand currently under the Technology and Livelihood Education 
(TLE) and Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Tracks shall be repositioned and moved to the 
Academic Track.  
 
SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DepEd shall, within ninety (90) days 
from the approval of this Act, formulate the design and details of computer science subjects and 
track, and issue the implementing rules and regulations necessary for the enforcement of this 
Act. It shall work in consultation with the necessary government agencies and other stakeholders 
including but not limited to, private and public school associations, national student organizations, 
national teacher organizations, parent-teacher associations and other members of relevant 
private sectors.  
 
The DepEd shall ensure that the use of computers, or the introduction of the necessary computer 
and modern technology skills, shall be incorporated in the instruction of all subjects at all levels. 
The appropriate skills to be developed per grade level must be clearly defined and unified with 
the curriculum offered under the K-12 Program.  
 
The DepEd shall provide the necessary training for teachers and school administrators for the 
proper enforcement of this Act. It shall, likewise, provide the schools with the equipment as may 
be required.  
 
The DepEd shall work with the DICT to ensure the computerization of all government-run schools 
offering the K-12 Program.  
 
The DICT shall be given five (5) years to provide all the schools nationwide with the necessary 
computer hardware and software, and to actualize the provisions of this Act.  
 
SEC. 6. Appropriations. – The sums as may be necessary for the effective implementation of 
this Act shall be provided in the annual General Appropriations Act.  
 


SEC. 7. Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy. – Nothing in this Act shall be 
construed as encroaching upon the academic freedom and institutional autonomy or educational 
institutions, as provided under the Constitution.  
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force 
and effect.  
 
SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules and 
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly.  
 
SEC. 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,