Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING THE TELEVISION (TV) BROADCASTING EDUCATION PROGRAM AS 
AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM FOR BASIC EDUCATION (TELEVISION ALS 
ACT) 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the 
right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such 
education accessible to all. 
While online classes seem to be the ideal alternative method of learning and education in times 
of a pandemic, such as COVID-19, the public-school sector is challenged on different fronts to 
regularly keep up with its requirements. It is a fact that many of our public-school students are 
not financially capable of engaging in online classes. The need to continuously deliver quality 
education to our students even in times of crisis, isolation, unrest, or pandemic demands a 
creative approach through alternative learning systems, such as that proposed in this bill. 
As an alternative, this measure proposes a Television (TV) Broadcast Education Program as an 
alternative method of education where students can experience learning and attend classes 
through aerial broadcasting of a live, real-time class session. Televised classes will help all learners 
to the new norm, reach remote and far-flung areas, and ensure that everyone will have the 
opportunity to academically progress and thrive. The hours for the airing of the TV broadcast 
education program can be the same as the regular daily classroom time and attuned to their 
usual routine to ensure quality education. The hours of airing shall also be flexible in catering to 
learners. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 22, 2022
5:00 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING THE TELEVISION (TV) BROADCASTING EDUCATION PROGRAM AS 
AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM FOR BASIC EDUCATION (TELEVISION ALS 
ACT) 
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 “Television Alternative Learning 
System Act.” 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure the 
continuous delivery of “quality education for all” through the alternative learning system of 
television broadcasting education, even in times of crises, isolation, insurgencies, unrest, 
pandemics, and other calamities. 
Sec. 3. Applicability. – This Act shall cover all public schools offering elementary, junior, and 
senior high school education. 
This Act Shall be applicable at all times, especially during crises such as insurgencies, unrests, 
pandemics, and other natural or man-made calamities that would hinder the physical i: presence 
and safety of students in schools. 
Sec. 4. Television (TV) Broadcasting Education Program. – The Television (TV) Broadcast 
Education Program is an alternative method of education where students can experience learning 
and attend classes through aerial broadcasting of a live, real-time class session. 
Sec. 5. Televised Broadcast Education Program. – The free TV broadcast education 
program airtime shall be the same as the prescribed hours needed under the regular classroom 
type mode of the DepEd curriculum to assure quality education.  
To gain education progression credits, enrollment in person should be made in a school proximate 
to the student’s residence.  
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In the case where being physically present in school would extremely be difficult, students 
enrolled in regular classroom schooling can use the TV broadcast ALS upon DepEd approval. 
 
Sec. 6. Government Institution in Partnership with Television Broadcasting Networks. 
– The Department of Education (DepEd) shall partner with TV network/s, national or regional, 
capable of covering aerial broadcasting to all areas of the country.  
 
DepEd should adapt teaching and instructional policies that adhere to and complement the 
peculiarity of every region concerning its customs, cultures, arts, and laws.  
 
Government agencies and the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) are mandated to 
provide the necessary assistance such as, but not limited to, the acquisition of frequencies or 
channels and all other requirements needed for the implementation of this Act. 
 
Sec. 7. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of Education shall issue 
the implementing rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act within thirty (30) 
days from the effectivity of this Act.  
 
Sec. 9. Separability Clause. – If any provision or portion of this Act is declared unconstitutional, 
the remainder of this Act or any provision not thereby affected remains in full force and effect.  
 
Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. – Any laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, regulations, and other 
issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this Act, are hereby 
repealed, amended, and/or modified accordingly. 
 
Sec. 11. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication in the Official 
Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,