REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III,
HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA, and
HONORABLE BRYAN B. REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In today's digital era, access to the internet has become an essential part of
daily life. From education and employment to commerce, banking, health services,
and even spiritual gatherings—much of modem human interaction now occurs
online. The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, underscored how deeply intertwined
digital connectivity has become with basic survival and social function. Whether in
urban centers or remote provinces, the Filipino people rely on stable and accessible

internet to work, learn, communicate, and participate in society.

Yet, despite paying for mobile data or broadband subscriptions, many
subscribers lose their unused internet data at the end of each period. For postpaid
users, this often means forfeiting paid but unused megabytes or gigabytes. For

prepaid subscribers, it means re-purchasing similar data promos just to maintain


connection—often without maximizing their previous allocations. This is not only

inefficient; it is fundamentally unfair to consumers.

In response to these long-standing concerns, this bill proposes to mandate a
roll-over data allocation scheme across all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the
country. Through this measure, subscribers will be allowed to carry over their
unused data to the next billing cycle, or until fully consumed. For postpaid users,
this includes an added provision for the conversion of accumulated unused data into
rebates for the succeeding year. Prepaid subscribers will also benefit from the roll-
over system, provided that they renew their subscriptions promptly. A gradual

reduction and eventual expiration of data will apply only if renewal lapses.
Through a roll-over data mechanism, consumers will get full value for the
services they pay for and will ensure that no data goes to waste simply because of
arbitrary expiration periods. It also strengthens digital inclusion, especially for
students, remote workers, small business owners, and families who are now more

reliant than ever on online platforms.

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

RAMON She. REVILLA III
LANI nSRCADO-REVILLA We B. REVILLA


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 87

Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III,
HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA, and
HONORABLE BRYAN B. REVILLA

AN ACT
MANDATING AND INSTITUTIONALIZING ROLL-OVER DATA
ALLOCATION SCHEME AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES

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 "Roll-Over Internet
Data Act”.

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State recognizes the vital role of
information and communications technology in nation building. The State shall
implement measures to provide for regulations on internet services provided by
internet service providers and ensure that the interest and welfare of the people and

the consuming public are protected and upheld.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act:

a. Data Capping refers to the limit of bandwidth allocation an internet service

providers (ISP) is offering to its subscriber per day, week, or month;


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b. Internet Data Package refers to the internet service packages, plans or promos
offered by ISPs with maximum limits on the open access data volume an end

user may avail per set period of the package;

¢. Internet Service Provider refers to any service-based operator whose services
involve the combination of computer processing, information storage,
protocol conversion, and transmission to enable subscribers to access internet
content and services, as well as multimedia services and its transmission of
data through digital subscriber line (DSL), fixed wireless broadband, cable
broadband, fiber-optic or fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), and mobile data to
enable subscribers to access internet content and services, as well as

multimedia services;

d. Offer Duration refers to the length of time a subscriber or user is allowed to

use an internet data package service and promos.

e. Roll-Over Data Allocation refers to the unused internet data allocation per

day, week or month, as the case may be, depending on the applicable Internet
Data Package, which shall be carried over to the following day, week or month

until it is fully consumed;

Unlimited Internet Data Package refers to an internet service package with no

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Sec. 4. Coverage. — All ISPs in the Philippines shall be covered by this Act.

Sec. 5. Roll-Over Data Allocation Scheme. — All ISPs are required to

implement a Roll-Over Data Allocation Scheme for their subscribers as follows:

a. Postpaid Subscribers or Users:


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The rolled-over data allocation shall be prioritized to be consumed in the
preceding month: Provided, That the unused data every month will be rolled-over
and accumulated up until the last month of the year: Provided further, That all
unused data allocation for a year may be used and converted as rebates, that may be
used by subscribers as payment for internet service in the succeeding year of

subscription.

b. For Prepaid Subscribers or Users and Postpaid Subscribers who avail of

internet data package promo offers:

i, Unused data allocation shall be rolled-over: Provided, That the
subscriber or user renews the subscription right after the lapse of the

offer duration.

The unused data allocation of subscribers or users who fail to renew

their subscription shall be reduced by twenty percent (20%) every day

until the subscription is renewed.

iii, If after five (5) days, the subscription is not renewed, all unused data

allocation shall be considered consumed.

Sec. 6. Exemptions. — Subscribers who availed and shall avail of any
unlimited Internet data package with no data cap shall be exempted from this Act.

See. 7. Penalties. - Any ISP who fails to comply with any of the provisions
of this Act, the following penalties shall be imposed:

a. A fine of Fifty thousand pesos (P 50,000.00) per violation per subscriber; and

b. For repeated violations, aside from fine, revocation or cancellation of the
license, registration or franchise of an ISP including the waiving of any pre-

termination fees of affected subscribers.


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Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - Within sixty (60) days
from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of Information and
Communications Technology (DICT), in coordination with the National
Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other concemed agencies, shall
promulgate the rules and regulations and other issuances as may be necessary to

ensure the effective implementation of this Act.

Sec. 9. Separability Cause. — Should any part or provision of this Act be
declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining parts or provisions not affected

thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
rules and regulations contrary to, or inconsistent with, any of the provisions of this

Act, are hereby deemed repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

See. 11. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper nof general

circulation.

Approved,