SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

Tea,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ie te

House Billno.__ 2111

Introduced by Representative Peter M. Unabia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A minor is one of the most important assets of the nation. Every effort should be
exerted to promote his welfare and enhance his opportunities for a useful and happy
life. A minor is not a mere creature of the State, hence his individual traits and aptitudes
should be cultivated to the utmost in so far as they do not conflict with the general
welfare.

Today, one of the biggest issues confronting the youth is the negative
consequences of internet and computer addiction among the students. The youth, as
young as seven years old would spend eight hours a day at cyber cafes playing online
and off-line games instead of using the internet to do their homework.

It has been observed that minors, most of them in school uniforms, are seen in
the internet cafes during class hours, instead of attending classes in school. In fact,
teachers have also complained that school attendance of some students in some
classes is very poor.

In fact, minors would come to use the internet cafes, often unlicensed for gaming
purposes. Upon spending their money, the minors would become indebted to the café
operator and offered the chance to clear the debt by performing indecent, sexual acts
with largely foreign clients. Photographs and videos of the incidents would then be
uploaded onto the internet and the minor would either pay the debt and leave or
continue working to earn more money to fund their gaming.


The operations of these establishments have been inadequately regulated
especially those in close proximity to educational institutions, contributing to the rise of
internet child pornography.

Likewise, the entry of minors/students to internet cafes or computer rental shops/
computer gaming shops or centers must likewise be regulated to prevent them from
excessive playing of computer games especially during school hours that can adversely
affect their performance in school

For it is the youth who will eventually be called upon to discharge the
responsibility of leadership in shaping the nation’s future; nevertheless, the time that the
minors spend at the cafes and video game shops provides negative impact on their
education.

Itis for these reasons that the immediate approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

Misamis Oriental


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

REEUBLIC OF (UL PHIIE PINES:
HiktS) REGULAR SESSION }

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

2111

House Bill no.

AN AGT PROHIBITING THE ENTRY OF MINORS In INTERNET CAFES OR
COMPUTER RENTAL SHOPS/COMPUTER GAMING SHOPS OR CENTERS,
PROVIDING PENALIIES FOR VIOLAIION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

SECTION 1 SHORE Fike This acl stall ali be known ay Ihe INTERNET AND
IDE = GAMING BAN FOR MINOKS OF 201

ROCHON 2 POLICY «i chicy of the State ‘consis
promote the general welfare, to safeguard the interest of
youth and the entire young pupulace For this purpose the governmen sl
a palanced policy whereby the use af technology such ag internet cats 5, viteogame
shape anit the likes, be regulated m order to promote education anc! preserve the
cukure of Pilipinas and at Ihe same tine ensure thal the interest of businesses and
slakcholders awe not adversely compiomised

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SECTION S PURPOSE Its the maint thiust of mis Act to:

a. Prevent minors especially te students from hanging out at some
Infernal Gates and videogame shopsicenters and other related

unis thereby promoting the sphere of educehon;

fb Pleven! the youth fof excessively playing videogames thereby

estabhs

shiekbng them fou beconng a valeo game addic) which causes

Ihe conmuission of a rime by reasen of desperation for money tc
feud Wie hat
6 Protect the minor fron being the object of sexual exploitation vy

pecopinles tareige or local

SEC HOt 4 Detimgon of Teims As used in this Act the following ssar mean



4h PERSON -1efers lo an indoidual, partierstp, corporation or or any ocher
basine: or legal entity,

by MINGIS Fetes Wa person below 18 yu

SE TNTLRNEE refers to the seaidwide sysient af compute neoworks ot
witolt a
Use al anyone computer can dieetly get information mam any other
Sotnpuibet ithe netwvou

SOIREE RINE) CAPE a joata or husingss Mat has « Humbe: of networkos

Feiochal colputery will ances to The internet for suiting chaitin
tallng aint ieagarch art avallatic tir Use by customers tor a fee by the
Hout Gi faction olan hour The busitiass establishmenl may oc may not f
Serving Colles AN suiilar Deveragus Also included ae cyoer Gate

scales Wnutiges

) COMPUTER RENTAL SHOP rales to a business establishment wit
(2) OF Wore COMputer units thal offers imemel services. typing, prlauing
Services anil gating shop oF Genter

Hy COMPUTER GAMING SHOP OR CENTER - rolers io a establishment
Wilh! two oF More Computers Connected on a local area network thal
exclusively olfers either onting dames (connected to the intemet) or LAN
yanies (Nol Connected to the internet

y) SCHOOL DAYS = Rater to the regular working days of the week, Monday
Jo Friday excluding legal and special hohdays

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SEU TION) PROHIBIT

DACTS =

The owned poprietorinanagelfatlenganl oF alemnel care's or conpuler rental
shops CoMpULEL garung shups GF centers si tly profubited trom adeviing
or allowing Huis, duting School Hours ane school days %0 (a iat into such
eolablishorents, (b) Use the computer facilis wy such estabkshmenss

be str

It shall het be a defense for the owner proprietor, manage: partner and
siltecdant that he/she did not know oF was nol aware Of Ihe weal age of the. minor
Neither shall be a defense that hefsne did riot know nor had any reagan te delieve
that the nunor os the one tsing the computer wy at instance accompanied by a
adult

HW said establishinant is owned vy a partnership ol a corporation, the
Inahaging partner o1 the president of the comoration shail be jointly held caminally
hable ds Gonspitator with the person admiting ar allowing such a 1

SECTION 6 AUTHORIZED RESFARCHIACIIVITY FOR EDUCATIONAL
PURPOSES.
a) Any establishment mentioned above allowng ininors (orien said

establistinent auing school days tor puipuses of research shall not be covered by
Act plowed that the minor shall carry a schoo! identiticalian anc clearance o



maf charge concemed in oc presented to
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b) For minors b J IG the OUL-OF school yout or those who Goes nD;
have a School Kent » hey may enter and use the comouer facilites
Paovided il is not within or dunny Schools hours and with the wilter appreval fom
then parents

ren otherwise, Minors
jal the owner, manager

patina! attendant has &

OF OWINERS/PROPRIE TOF

SECTION & DU
MANAGERS OF INTERNET CARS OR COMPUTER RENTAL
SHOPSICOMPUTER GAMING SHOPS OK CLNTERS,

5 AND RESPONSID

eis ard allcndants of internet cafes or computer
eS ae fequied to perform ang
raion

so Ensure stucty
establishment d

That ne person below niyo:
ng Schou days and Schoo! ho

age enters the sala

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nthe said

J) Ensuite sticky thal bo person below nay
establishment dunng school days and sc

ty age uses @ compnicy
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6) Peunanenlly post a signage outside and inside the eslabitstiment showing tne
following statement wa clear and conspicuous manner OFF-LIMIS TO
MINORS

SECTION 9 Ploot of Age Verification. in case of doubt as lo the age of the
clientvcustomer, the owtiers managers or attendants shall verify, by means of any
vac! form of photographic. ident vate of birth of the bearer
ulhanwise refuse admission 50 as to ensu 9 below the aye of majarity
enters the sau establish

SECHON 10 REGULAR IISPECTIONS OF VISIBLILY - The Phniopine
National Poltce in the locably shall conduct regular inspection and pouce visibility i
the abovementioned estlabksaments dh thelr business Hx to cn
Compliance wath this Act ang make a Semi - annual wrilten report to te DSWD and
NYC in the area

SECTION 11 PENALTIES 1
prowistons of tus Act

following ate the penaities fer the volation of ary



a) For 1! ulleiios The: al 90 WUC tor violation of any of ne

plovisions Of ts Act

by Pore “and 3" uftenses Fing of 100,000 andic: revocation of
business Pennit and liveuse hi operate and cusure of the
Golabitshmeot or buth al the discretion af the cout

SECTION 1 IMPLEMENTING RULES ANU Ki GULATIONS
Coordinalions sili the Mamenal Yeu Commission sha
Wiplonennng Rules anid Regulations for th elficient imple

ais At

SLOTION 13 SPPARABILITY GLAUSE Should any section or provision of th
be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, olen provisions woicn are not aff
thereby shall continuc to be in full force and effect

SECTION 14. REPLALING CLAUSE All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules.
and fegulauzas, oF part thereof, inconsistent with the provisions oF this Act are
hwreby repeat

SEGHON 18.
after ts publicatic

CHIVIDY CLAUSE This Act sul ake affect fifteen (4
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