EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

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OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bilt No,_/498

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Introduced by Representative Vir;

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Covid19 pandemic has brought many challenges to our students, learners, and
professionals, with respect to their education and career development. Nowadays, internet
connectivity has become an essential commodity in order for one to be updated and
knowledgeable of the current events.

However, despite the enhancement in technology and internet connectivity, many
places in our country do not have free access to the internet. This measure proposes the
creation of barangay internet hubs in every barangay that will provide the free use of electronic
gadgets and internet connectivity for learning and professional enhancement and

development.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

V4 S. LACSON

Manila Teachers, Party List

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No, 7398

Introduced by Representative Virgilio S. Lacson

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE BARANGAY INTERNET HUBS THAT WILL PROVIDE FREE
INTERNET FOR LEARNERS AND PROFESSIONALS.

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 “Barangay Internet Hubs Act.”

SECTION. 2. Declaration of Policy. —It is the policy of the State to provide its citizens free
internet in order to help them have access to learning, education, news, and to help them in their

professional and career development and enhancement.

SECTION. 3. Barangay Internet Hubs. — It is hereby created the barangay internet hubs in
every barangay that will provide clectronic gadgets and internet access, such as, but not limited to
Wireless Fidelity or “WiFi”, to be used for free.

The free use of electronic gadgets and internet access provided for by the barangay internet
hubs shall be for the purposes of learning, work related, and professional development and

enhancement of its residents.

SECTION. 4. Existing Barangay Learning Hubs. — For barangays that have an existing
barangay learning hub created by ordinance, the free use of electronic gadgets and internet access
under this Act shall be designated in such barangay learning hub, which shall be also considered as a

barangay internet hub.


SECTION. 5. Appropriation. - The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this

Act shall be charged to the annual appropriations of the local government units.

SECTION. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) days after the
effectivity of this Act, Secretary of Interior and Local Government and Secretary of Information and
Communications Technology shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective

implementation of this Act.
SECTION. 7. Repealing Clause. — A\l laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, guidelines or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are

hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,