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Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The whole world is computerizing. Most developing nations
have provided for computer education even in the elementary
grades. Now, the Philippines is increasingly relying on the use of
computers. Practically all government offices are using
computers. Most private offices are equipped with computers so
much so that if an office does not have a computer, it is
considered antiquated or “small time”. Hence, Computer
education has thus become a necessity in much the same
manner as familiarity with the use of the Automatic Teller
Machine (ATM) or Telefax Machine or the Cellular Phone.

It is therefore imperative that our elementary school
curriculum should be re-oriented to be attuned to the ever-
increasing use of technological advances such as
computerization. School children as early as in the primary
grades should be familiarized with computers as they learn to
read and write and imbibe the rudiments of mathematics. This
computer education should be progressive as the level of
education goes higher.

This bill requires the introduction of computer education in
all schools starting from the elementary grades. The funding for
the equipment and additional instructional requirements for
public school may be sourced partly from the earnings of the
Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and
the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes (PCSO).



In view of the merits of this proposed enactment support for
its approval is earnestly solicited.

ame e. Or,
ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17'") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3301

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR COMPUTER EDUCATION IN
ALL SCHOOLS FROM THE ELEMENTARY TO TERTIARY
LEVELS.

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

Section 1. Title. - This act shall be known as the Computer
Education Act of 2013.

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared to be
the policy of the State to provide students specially in public
schools with a well rounded education attuned to the ever-
changing technological advances in order to be globally
competitive.

Section 3. The national government through the Department
of Education shall require all public and private schools from the
elementary to the secondary and tertiary levels to provide
computer training courses in appropriate and varying levels.

Section 4. The additional funding requirements for the
equipment and personnel for required computer education in
public schools shall be funded from the earnings of the Philippine
Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and. the
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes, (PCSO) and from funds of the
National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. The private school
shall shoulder the funding requirements for the required
computer courses which can be included in the regular tuition
fees assessed the students.


Section 5. The Department of Education Culture and Sports
shall issue the implementing rules and regulations for this act
and shall exercise supervision and control in all matters related
thereto.

Section 6. This act shall become effective upon its approval

and the computer courses required shall start during the school
year immediately following its approval.

Approved