REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

House Bill No. £413

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. GARY C. ALEJANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the primary roles of any library -- whether it is public or school ~ is to provide users
with a positive learning environment. It is the local gateway to knowledge, provides a basic
condition for lifelong learning, independent decision-making and cultural development of the
individual and social groups.

Libraries in various educational institutions were established in order to provide additional or
supplemental reading materials related to the usual lessons discussed in our schools. Libraries
must be properly and adequately equipped to meet the needs of the curriculum and the users.
In reality, however, reading materials in our public libraries are mostly inadequate and
obsolete.

This proposed measure recognizes the important role of the private sector in augmenting the
government's efforts and resources in the construction and maintenance of libraries across the
country. These libraries will be provided with appropriate and adequate educational
materials. The libraries shall also be provided with at least five (5) computers and a working
internet connection.

In return, all expenses made for the construction of these libraries and provision of
educational materials and equipment under this proposed measure shall be exempt from the
donor’s tax. It is hoped that thru this measure, we will ensure sustainability and shall generate
continued support from various individuals and organizations, provide our students greater
access to quality and appropriate reading materials.

In view of the above, immediate approval of the measure is earnestly sought.

Representative
Magdalo Para sa Pilipino Party-List


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

$4113

House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. GARY C. ALEJANO

ANACT.
ESTABLISHING AN “ADOPT-A-LIBRARY” PROGRAM, PROVIDING
INCENTIVES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SEC.1. Short Title.- This Act shall be known as the “Adopt-a-Library Act of 2018."

SEC.2. Declaration of Policy.- The State recognizes right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall endeavor towards the realization of this right. The State
further recognizes the indispensable role of the private sector in augmenting the
government’s efforts to provide an improved quality of life for all and shall provide
incentives to mobilize private resources for the purpose.

SEC.3. Adopt-a-Library Program. There is hereby established the “Adopt-a-Library
Program”, hereby referred to as “the Program”, which will allow the private sector to assist a
local government unit, public elementary or secondary school, or State University or College
(SUC) in establishing and maintaining libraries within their respective jurisdiction.

SEC.4. Minimum Standard for Libraries.- The \ibraries established under the
Program shall be inclusive of educational materials such as but not limited to encyclopedias,
dictionaries, maps and globes. The libraries shall also be provided with at least five (5)
‘computers and a working internet connection.

SEC.S. Procedure.- A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) specifying the details of
the adoption shall be entered into between the private entity and the concemed authority:
Provided, That such MOA shall be subject to review and approval of the concerned
authority: Provided, further, That the agreement shall last for at least two (2) years with the
possibility of extension. For the purposes of this Act, “concemed authority” shall refer to the
Mayor, school superintendent, or president of the State University or College where the
library under this program is established.

SEC.6. Incentives.- All expenses made for the construction of libraries and provision
of educational materials and equipment under this Act shall be exempt from the donor's tax.
Furthermore, the adopting company or enterprise shall be entitled to have its name published
beneath the name of the school after words indicating that the school is under the “Adopt-a-
Library-Program”.


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SEC.7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within thirty (30) days from this
Act's effectivity, the Department of Education, in coordination with the Department of
Interior and Local Government, shall issue the implementing rules and regulations necessary
for the implementation of this Act.

SECS. Separability Clause.- If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain
in force and effect.

SEC. Repealing Clause.- All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended
accordingly.

SEC. 10. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in newspaper of general
circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,