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House Bill No, 3004 REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX

Introduced by Representative Victor A. Yap

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In order to enhance Information and Communications Technology (ICT) throughout
the Philippines, and to provide ICT services to the broadest number of Filipinos, it is
necessary to establish shared utility corridors for fiber optic cables in road networks. This will
promote wider access to Internet Services and allow the enhancement of road networks and
major thoroughfares by the installation of closed circuit television (CCTVs) cameras, as well
as other smart gadgets.

This bill shall establish the Philippine National Road and Fiber Optic Cable Network.
(to be known as the “Convergence Network”) under the coordinated effort of the Department
of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH). The convergence network will be available for lease to authorized
entities and will thus generate income that will recoup the costs in the long term

This bill will significantly enhance our ICT system and provide wider access to all
Filipinos, as well as creating opportunities for innovation in public service and security. We
acknowledge that Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino filed this proposed measured in the
Senate.

Hence, the passage of this bill is urgently sought.

VICTOR ?
Representative, 2nd District of Tarlac


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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Section )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

3054

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Vietor A. Yap

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE AS PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF STRATEGIC NATIONAL.
ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Shared Infrastructure for

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Act”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to maximize the use of existing
government assets and infrastructure by encouraging private sector investments and partnerships to
ensure efficient and effective information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and

systems.

SEC. 3. Shared Infrastructure of ICT Development. ~ The Department of Information and
Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
shall collaborate to create:

a) Philippine National Road and Fiber Optic Cable Network (Convergence
Network), The DPWH and the DICT shall utilize the DPWH’s Philippine
National Roads as conduit for the deployment of the DICT fiber optic network.
The DPWH shall incorporate the installation of ducts/subduets on highways, new
road constructions, renovations and maintenance. The DPWH shall likewise
encourage local government units to do the same: ancl

b) Training Program on the Use of the Fiber Optic Cables (FOC). The DICT
shall prepare a training program covering the operation, use and maintenance of
the FOC network. The training program shall be provided to the DPWH and

other government agencies that are connected to the Convergence Network.


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SEC. 4. Leasing of Shared Infrastructure, — The DPWH, in coordination with DICT, shall
make these Convergence Networks available for lease to entities. Priority shall be given to
government operations and private sector initiatives targeting underserved and marginalized sectors
that need government assistance to interconnect: Provided, That when there is an existing
Convergence Network, the DPWH shall no longer issue any permits to allow the construction of new

ICT infrastructure, unless the Convergence Network has already reached its carrying capacity.

The DICT shall reserve the right to allow legally authorized third parties with legal
qualifications to access or to use the ducts and subduets, without adversely affecting the fiber optics
installed by the DICT. Further guidelines, rules, and policies on the lease and use of the

Convergence Networks shall be issued by the DPWH in coordination with the DICT
SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity
of this Act, the DPWH and the DICT another relevant government agencies, shall promulgate the

necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC.

6. Repeating Clause ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or
other issuances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified

accordingly.
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. ~ If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall remain in

force and effect.

SEC, 8, Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,