Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION 
OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The European Union defines AI systems “a machine-based system that is designed to 
operate with varying levels of autonomy and that may exhibit adaptiveness after deployment, and 
that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers, from the input it receives, how to generate outputs 
such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions that can influence physical or virtual 
environments”  
AI has had a wide variety of applications; this transformative technology enables systems 
to process vast amounts of data, make predictions, and improve their performance over time 
through learning algorithms, making it a cornerstone of modern innovation. 
The pace at which AI is reshaping industries and societies is unprecedented. According to 
a 2023 report by McKinsey, advancements in AI are accelerating, with generative AI alone 
having the potential to contribute up to $23 trillion annually to the global economy by 2040. In 
less than a decade, AI has revolutionized fields such as healthcare, finance, and transportation, 
showcasing its ability to solve complex problems and increase productivity at a scale never 
before seen. 
AI offers immense benefits across diverse sectors. In healthcare, it aids in early disease 
detection, personalized treatments, and efficient hospital management. In agriculture, it 
optimizes resource use and enhances crop yields. Industries benefit from automation that reduces 
costs and human error, while governments utilize AI for improved public services, disaster 
response, and infrastructure planning. Its versatility ensures that the advantages extend to 
virtually every aspect of society, driving progress and innovation. 
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However, with its rapid adoption comes the need for regulation to address ethical, social, 
and security concerns. Misuse of AI for disinformation, discrimination, or surveillance poses 
significant risks. Left unchecked, it can exacerbate inequalities or infringe on privacy. By 
regulating AI, governments can ensure accountability, protect public interest, and align its 
development with ethical principles, preventing harm while fostering innovation responsibly. 
To address these opportunities and challenges, this measure proposes the establishment of 
the Artificial Intelligence Development Authority (AIDA), tasked with formulating and 
implementing a national AI strategy. AIDA will spearhead research and development, support 
the growth of AI-related industries, and enhance the AI competencies of the Filipino workforce. 
Additionally, AIDA will regulate AI technologies to ensure their ethical development and 
responsible deployment, safeguarding national interests while maximizing the potential benefits 
of AI for the Philippines. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is urgently sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION 
OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES 
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 "Artificial Intelligence Development 
and Regulation Act of the Philippines." 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote the 
development of artificial intelligence in the Philippines, while ensuring that its development and 
deployment are aligned with national priorities, socially responsible, and respectful of human 
rights. The State recognizes the potential of artificial intelligence to contribute to economic 
growth, social welfare, and national security, and commits to promote its development in a way 
that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the people. 
SEC. 3. Purpose. – The purpose of this Act is to promote and regulate the deployment of 
artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the Philippines to ensure that Al systems are 
developed, deployed, and used in a manner that is consistent with ethical principles, protects 
human rights and dignity, and serves the public interest. This Act aims to achieve the following 
objectives: 
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(a) Promote the development of Al technologies through research and development, 
innovation, and entrepreneurship. 
(b) Protect the rights and welfare of individuals and communities affected by Al 
technologies. 
(c) Ensure that Al technologies are developed, deployed, and used in a manner that is 
transparent, accountable, and fair. 
(d) Develop the necessary infrastructure and human capital to support the development and 
deployment of Al technologies in the Philippines; and 
(e) Foster international cooperation and collaboration in the development and use of Al 
technologies. 
 
SEC. 4. Definitions. – For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be defined as 
follows: 
(a) Artificial Intelligence (Al) refers to ability of machines or computer programs, systems or 
software that are designed to perform tasks that simulate human intelligence, such as 
reasoning, learning, perception, and problem-solving. 
(b) Al system refers to a computer system or software application that utilizes Al 
technologies and techniques to perform a task or make a decision, such as machine 
learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and robotics. 
(c) Al developer refers to any person, entity, or organization that develops Al technologies 
including software and hardware. The development of Al technologies includes, among 
others, the design, development, testing, or deployment of Al systems. 
(d) Al user refers to any person, entity, or organization that utilizes or benefits from Al 
systems, including but not limited to govemment agencies, private companies, and 
individuals. 
(e) Al regulator refers to any government agency or regulatory body that is responsible for 
overseeing the development and deployment of Al systems. 
(f) Access refers to the instruction, communication with, storing data in, retrieving data from, 
or otherwise making use of any resources of a computer system or communication 
network. 
(g) Alteration refers to the modification or change, in form or substance, of an existing 
computer data or program. 
(h) Computer refers to an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other data 
processing or communications device, or grouping of such devices, capable of 
performing logical, arithmetic, routing or storage functions, and which includes any 
storage facility or equipment, or communications facility or equipment directly related to 
or operating in conjunction with such device. It covers any type of computer device, 
including devices with data processing capabilities like mobile phones, smart phones, 
computer networks and other devices connected to the internet. 


(i) Computer program or Application refers to a set of instructions executed by the computer 
to achieve intended results. 
(j) Computer system refers to any device or group of interconnected or related devices, one 
or more of which, pursuant to a program, performs automated processing of data. It 
covers any type of device with data processing capabilities, including, but not limited to, 
computers and mobile phones. The device consisting of hardware and software may 
include input, output and storage components, which may stand alone or be connected to 
a network or other similar devices. It also includes computer data storage devices or 
media. 
(k) Critical infrastructure refers to the computer systems, and/or networks, whether physical 
or virtual, and/or the computer programs, computer data and/or traffic data that are so 
vital to this country that the incapacity or destruction of or interference with such system 
and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national or economic security, 
national public health and safety, or any combination of those matters. 
(l) Cybersecurity refers to the collection of tools, policies, risk management approaches, 
actions, training, best practices, assurance and technologies that can be used to protect the 
cyber environment, and organization and user's assets. 
(m) Transparency means the quality or state of being open, accountable, and easily 
understood. 
 
SEC. 5. Establishment of Al Development Authority (AIDA). – An artificial intelligence body 
to be known as Artificial Intelligence Development Authority (AIDA) is hereby created and 
established to oversee the development and deployment of Al technologies, ensuring compliance 
with Al ethics principles and guidelines, and protecting the rights and welfare of individuals and 
communities affected by Al technologies. 
 
Composition. The Artificial Intelligence Development Authority (AIDA), under the 
administrative supervision of the Office of the President, shall be governed by a Board of 
Trustees composed of permanent and ex-officio members, as follows: 
 
1. Permanent Board Members. The permanent members include the following: 
a. Head of the ICT Industry Development Bureau of the Department of 
Information and Communications Technology (DICT-IIDB) as Vice-
Chairman 
b. Executive Director of the Department of Science and Technology – 
Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) as 
Chairman 
c. Head of the National Computer Center 


d. One (1) representative from the private sector who should be experts in 
the fields of information technology specializing artificial intelligence, 
law, ethics, social science, and other relevant disciplines. 
e. One (1) representative from the academe who should be experts in the 
fields of information technology specializing artificial intelligence, law, 
ethics, social science, and other relevant disciplines. 
 
2. Ex-Officio Members. The ex-officio members include the heads or their deputies, 
assistants, or next-in-rank of the following agencies: 
 
a. National Privacy Commission (NPC) 
b. Department of Justice-Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OC) 
c. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) 
d. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Cyber Command 
e. Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) 
f. National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) 
g. Securities and Exchange Commission 
h. Such other offices, agencies and/or units, as may be necessary 
 
Meetings of the Board. The Board of Trustees of the Artificial Intelligence Development 
Authority (AIDA) shall meet once a week or as often as necessary at the discretion of the 
Chairman or at the call of any three (3) other members. The presence of majority of the 
permanent members and of the ex-officio members shall constitute a quorum. 
 
SEC. 6. Secretariat. – The AIDA Secretariat serves as the implementing arm of the Board and 
shall be responsible for the efficient and effective enforcement of all the provisions of this Act. It 
shall be headed by the Executive Director and two (2) Deputy Executive Directors. The Board 
shall recommend to the President of the Philippines the appointment of an Executive Director 
who shall be the Secretary of the Board and at the same time the executive officer having direct 
control and supervision of the AIDA. He/she must possess adequate knowledge, training, and 
experience for at least seven (7) years in the field of information technology and recently on 
artificial intelligence. 
 
Two Deputy Executive Directors for administration and for operations shall also be appointed by 
the President upon recommendation of the Board. They shall possess the same qualifications as 
those of the Executive Director. They shall receive a salary corresponding to their position as 
prescribed by the Salary Standardization Law as a Career Service Officer. 
 
SEC. 7. Regulation of Al Development and Deployment. The AIDA shall have the general 
mandate and power to oversee the development and deployment of Al technologies, ensure 


compliance with Al ethics principles and guidelines, and protect the rights and welfare of 
individuals and communities affected by Al technologies. Specifically, it shall be responsible for: 
 
(a) Developing a national Al development and regulation strategy that aligns with national 
priorities and intemational standards including but not limited to requirements for Al 
impact assessments, data protection, and transparency in Al decision-making. 
(b) Conducting research and development activities to promote the advancement of Al 
technology in the Philippines. 
(c) Providing guidance and support to Al developers and users on ethical and responsible 
development and deployment of Al technologies in the Philippines. 
(a) Establishing standards and guidelines for legal, ethical and responsible Al development, 
use and deployment, and enforcing them by conducting investigations and penalizing 
violations of said Al ethics principles, standards, and guidelines. 
(d) Establishing licensing and certification requirements for Al developers and deployers so 
that they shall be required to register with AIDA and comply with its regulations and 
guidelines. Failure to register or comply with the regulations and guidelines of the 
Council shall be considered a violation of this Act and subject to applicable 
administrative penalties and sanctions. 
(e) Ensuring that personal data collected, used, and processed by Al systems are protected in 
accordance with Republic Act 10173 otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 
and other relevant laws and regulations. 
(f) Developing data security and cybersecurity standards for Al systems to protect against 
cyber-attacks and hacking. 
(g) Establishing a mechanism for reporting and addressing complaints and grievances related 
to the deployment of Al systems in the Philippines. 
(h) Monitoring and evaluating the development and deployment of Al systems in the 
Philippines and, except when national security and interest is involved, it shall regularly 
report to the public on the state of Al development and its impact on society. 
 
SEC. 8. Promotion of Al Development. – The AIDA shall establish programs and initiatives 
that promote Al research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on 
developing Al technologies that address the country's most pressing social and economic 
challenges. It shall promote the development of Al in the country through employment of any or 
combination of the following measures: 
 
(a) Providing funding and support for Al research and development activities. 
(b) Encouraging partnerships between academic institutions, private companies, and 
government agencies to promote Al development. 
(c) Promoting the adoption of Al in government agencies and private companies to improve 
efficiency and productivity. 


(d) Providing incentives for Al developers and users who adhere to ethical and responsible 
Al development and deployment practices. 
(e) Promoting the development of Al talent and skills in the Philippines through education 
and training programs. 
 
SEC. 9. International Cooperation and Collaboration. – The AIDA shall undertake 
international cooperation and collaboration in the development and use of Al technologies, 
including through partnerships with other countries, international organizations, and the private 
sector. It shall participate in international efforts to develop global norms and standards for the 
development and use of Al technologies and shall work to ensure that these norms and standards 
are consistent with Philippine laws, regulations, and values. 
 
SEC. 10. Appropriations. The government shall allocate funds for the implementation of this 
Act, including the establishment and operation of the Al regulatory authority or commission and 
the promotion of Al research and development. 
 
SEC. 11. Penal Provisions. – Any person or entity that violates the provisions of this Act, 
including the Al ethics principles and guidelines, shall be penalized in accordance with the 
penalties provided for under existing laws and regulations. 
 
SECTION 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Al regulatory authority shall 
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act, in 
consultation with relevant stakeholders. 
 
SECTION 13. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or 
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SEC. 14. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, 
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly. 
 
SEC. 15. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its last publication in the 
Official Gazette and at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,