Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 3190
Introduced by REP. EMILIO BERNARDINO L. YULO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Technological
advancements,
particularly
digital
innovations
and
internet
connectivity, have transformed the way audiovisual services are delivered and consumed
in education. These developments highlight that technology is no longer just a
supplementary tool but an essential element of the modern learning process.
Article XIV, Section 10 of the 1987 Constitution states that: “The State shall give
priority to research and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization; and to
science and technology education, training, and services. It shall support indigenous,
appropriate, and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, and their
application to the country’s productive systems and national life.”
In line with this constitutional mandate, this bill proposes the establishment of an
Audio-Visual Center in every public elementary and high school. Such centers will serve
as hubs for audiovisual resources that enhance teaching and learning through interactive
presentations, animations, and multimedia tools. By leveraging audio aids and dynamic
visual content, students can gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts, while
teachers are empowered to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
This initiative responds to the growing demands of an information-driven era.
Through well-equipped audiovisual centers, both students and educators will gain access
to advanced tools for research, communication, and analysis, ensuring a more holistic and
modern approach to education.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
REP. EMILIO BERNARDINO L. YULO
August 6, 2025
11:41 am


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 3190
Introduced by REP. EMILIO BERNARDINO L. YULO
AN ACT ESTABLISHING ONE (1) AUDIO-VISUAL CENTER IN EACH
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS, PROVIDING FUNDS
THEREOF
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Public School Audio-
Visual Center Act"
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy and Objectives. It shall be the policy of the State to
give priority to research and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization,
and to science and technology education, training, and services, to all citizens.
Furthermore, with modern-day advances in the field of communications that have
ushered in the creation of valuable devices and systems, the State shall also maintain an
education system that is relevant to the needs of society.
This Act shall attain the following objectives:
A. Provide schools with audio-visual instructional and educational materials and
equipment necessary for a wide range of communication-learning opportunities for
students;
B. Train educators and staff to supplement their expertise, technological competence,
and solid library skills as leaders in information management.


C. Provide access to adequate, updated, organized and varied formats of information
resources, educational materials, and innovative services to meet the academic needs
of the school; and
D. Strengthen community collaboration and cooperative relationships with other
academic institutions to ensure that students in different institutions will be given the
same quality of education.
SEC. 3. Establishment. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall use
appropriate and effective AVRC in schools to ensure effective teaching-learning process,
make education more actual, active, significant, and encouraging, and improve
educational planning and management.
SEC. 4. Audio-Visual Centers (AVRC). Within a period of five (5) years, all
public schools shall establish at least one (1) Audio-Visual Center that will provide and
ensure increased access to educational media and technology. The schools shall
supplement the technical aspect of the instructional materials and the development of
technical skills to promote quality education.
The schools shall also establish and maintain a system which should have, at the
minimum, the following equipment:
1.
Data Projector and Screen;
2.
Wireless microphone;
3.
Powered speakers;
4.
Educational Materials in various formats; and
5.
Wireless high-speed internet access
SEC. 5. Training for Educators and Maintenance of AVRC. The Regional
Offices of the DepEd and the Department of Information and Communications
Technology (DICT) shall carry out training for educators and staffs in schools to properly
establish and manage the Audio-Visual Center in schools as part of the students' learning,


and to allow educators and staffs to have mastery of AVRC equipment and resources for
the maximization of the delivery of education.
The aforementioned agencies shall also monitor the use and operation of the
AVRC introduced in schools.
SEC. 6. Operation and Management. Educators and staff of schools shall make
full use of AVRC's available equipment to enhance traditional teaching and learning
methods. This equipment may include, but shall not be limited to, data projectors,
wireless microphones, powered speakers, educational materials in CDC and DVD
formats, and wireless high-speed internet access where the students will be able to clarify,
establish, and correlate concepts, understandings and appreciations.
Audio-visual centers in schools should be made available to students to stimulate
and motivate learning and develop their communication skills.
SEC. 7. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the immediate implementation
of the provisions of this Act shall be included in the regular appropriations of the
Department of Education and the Department of Information and Communications
Technology.
SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The DepEd and DICT shall,
within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act, issue the necessary rules and
regulations for its effective implementation.
SEC. 9. Separability Clause. In the event that any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected by
such declaration.
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or
portions thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SEC. 11. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or the Official Gazette.
Approved,