NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
s. No. 986
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RECEIVED by;
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, 3R.
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND 
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY 
SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in basic 
education has been an important component of the national policy framework over 
the years. The Medium Term Development Plan of the Philippines (MTPDP) 2004- 
2010 envisions ICT as a development tool, "ICT will be harnessed as a powerful 
enabler of capacity development. It will therefore be targeted directly towards specific 
development goals like ensuring basic education for ail and lifelong learning, among 
others." As emphasized in the paper of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and 
Cultural Organization (UNESCO), "The Department of Education envisions an ICT- 
supported system of quality basic education for all. It is committed to the appropriate, 
effective, and sustainable use of ICTs to broaden access to and improve the quality 
and efficiency of basic education service delivery."
Despite the efforts of the government and the private sector to intensify the 
utilization of ICT In the delivery of education, much still has to be done. Recently, the 
importance of computers and internet in education was highlighted in the new learning 
modalities that were adopted by the Department of Education In its Basic Education - 
Learning Continuity Program (BE-LCP) as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic that


struck the entire international community. Hence, there is a need to enact a law that 
will squarely address this concern.
The "/CT"//? Education Act' seeks, among others, to provide public schools with 
updated computer facilities including a stable internet connection and hardware 
necessary for easier access to information, with electronic books as a replacement of 
outdated textbooks. It further mandates the Department of Education, with the 
technical assistance of the Department of Information and Communications 
Technology (DICT) to develop an ICT-based administrative system that will enhance 
organizational communication; facilitate gathering, analysis, dissemination, and 
maintenance of educational statistics; and streamline office procedures.
This measure was filed by Senator Ralph G. Recto in the 18th Congress.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure Is earnestly
sought.
RAMONpON<G REVILLA, JR.^


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
)
SENATE
986
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72 AUG -2 A8 47
RHCEIVED BV:
S. No.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG RE VILLA, JR.
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND 
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY 
SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the xyICTin Education Act
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of2022’.
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It Shall be the policy of the State to provide
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quality education that is accessible to all citizens. Furthermore, the State shall also
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establish and maintain an education system that is relevant to the needs of the society.
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This Act shall attain the following objectives:
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(a) Provide public schools with up-to-date computer facilities including a
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stable wireless network and equipment necessary for easier access to
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information;
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(b) Train educators to supplement traditional classroom learning with
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
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(c) Replace outdated textbooks with up-to-date electronic books; and,
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(d) have an online shared curriculum among public schools to ensure that
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students even in rural areas will be given the same quality of education.
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Sec. 3. ICT in Public Elementary Schools and High Schools. - the Department
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of Education (DepEd) shall use appropriate and effective ICT in public schools to


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broaden access to basic education, improve the quality of learning, enhance the
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quality of teaching, and improve educational planning and management.
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Sec. 4. Physical and Technological Infrastructure. - Within a period of six (6)
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years, all public schools shall establish at least one (1) Computer Center with a stable
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Internet connection that will provide and ensure the access of students to the Internet.
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The schools shall avail of the services of existing commercial Internet providers and
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shall establish and maintain a computer facility system which should have, at the
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minimum, the following equipment:
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(a) Desktop Personal Computer (PC);
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(b) Wireless Broadband Router;
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(c) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS);
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(d) Computer Printer; and,
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(e) Multimedia Projector.
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The number of computer units for the Computer Center of each public school
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will be based on the standards provided for by the DepEd in consultation with the
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Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and with each
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respective public school.
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Sec. 5. Training for Educators and Maintenance ofICT. - The Regional Offices
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of the DepEd and the DICT shall carry out training for educators in public schools to
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integrate ICT in classroom learning, to Instill in educators the professional and
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educational benefits of investment in ICT, and to allow educators to have mastery of
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sourcing out appropriate resources for education.
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The aforementioned agencies shall monitor the use and upkeep of the ICT
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introduced in public schools.
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Sec. 6. Utilization of ICT in Classroom Learning and in Computer Centers. -
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Educators in public schools shall make full use of ICT ask presentation tools to
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complement traditional teaching methods. Presentation tools may Include, but shall
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not be limited to, multimedia projectors, television and guided Internet surfing where
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the educator and the students will be able to view internet sites simultaneously.
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Computer Centers In public schools should be made available to students for
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training on computer and Internet use, and for research purposes.


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Sec. 7. Computerization of Administrative Systems. - The DepEd with the
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technical assistance of the DICT shall develop an ICT-based administrative system
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that will enhance organizational communication; facilitate gathering, analysis,
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dissemination, and maintenance of educational statistics; and streamline office
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procedures.
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Sec. 8. Appropriations. - The Amount necessary for the immediate
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implementation of the provisions of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated
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out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter,
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funds for its implementation shall be included in the regular appropriations of the
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Department of Education.
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Sec. 9. Implementing Ruies and Regulations. - The DepEd and the DICT shall,
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within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act, Issue the necessary rules and
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regulations for its effective implementation.
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Sec. 10. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise
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affected shall remain valid and subsisting.
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Sec. 11. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
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executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary
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to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or
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amended accordingly.
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Sec. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,