Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brut No. 1485

Introduced by Representative ANTONINO B. ROMAN III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Innovation Act (RA 11293) lays down a comprehensive
framework for innovation across sectors, but it does not explicitly recognize the role of
artificial intelligence (AI) and data ce in public sector governance. Given rapid
digital transformation and the inct ig demand for smarter, faster, and more
responsive government services, there is a clear need to institutionalize data and Al-
driven solutions as a core innovation priority.

This bill amends RA 11293 to explicitly include Al-enabled public sector
innovation among the strategic priorities of the National Innovation Council, and
authorizes partnerships between government, academia, and the private sector to
advance this agenda.

This amendment allows existing structures under RA 11293—particularly the
Innovation Fund and the National Innovation Strategy—to support Al-driven pilot
programs within national and local government units. Its a fiscally prudent, politically
viable, and operationally aligned approach to accelerating digital transformation.

Immediate passage of this bill is therefore respectfully sought.

ANT! 10 B. ROMAN Ilr


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit No. 1485

Introduced by Representative ANTONINO B. ROMAN III

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED PUBLIC
SECTOR INNOVATION AS A STRATEGIC PRIORITY UNDER REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 11293, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PHILIPPINE
INNOVATION ACT,” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 7 of Republic Act No. 11293 is hereby amended to include a new
subsection (0) to read as follows, renumbering the next subsection:

(0) Promote and fund artificial intelligence (Al)-enabled innovation in
public sector governance and service delivery, including the use of data
analytics, digital twins, natural language processing, and Al-powered
decision-making tools through government-academe-industry
collaboration; and

(p) Perform other functions as may be necessary for the implementation
of this Act.

SECTION 2. Section 21 of Republic Act No. 11293 is hereby amended to include the
following paragraph:

The Innovation Fund may also be used to support artificial
intelligence (Al)-enabled public sector innovation projects, including
those that utilize data analytics, digital twins, natural language
processing, and Al-powered decision-making tools. These projects must
demonstrate potential for improving public service delivery, enhancing
governance, or supporting policy innovation, and shall be implemented
through partnerships between government agencies, academic
institutions, and private sector entities.



SECTION 3. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), in
coordination with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and other
relevant agencies, shall revise or supplement the Implementing Rules and Regulations
of RA 11293 to reflect the amendments under this Act within ninety (90) days from its
effectivity.

SECTION 4. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of
the Act or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 5S. All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.