TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
s. No. 1190
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION OF ARTIFICIAL 
INTELLIGENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Constitution, Art. XIV, Section 12 provides that, "[t]he State shall regulate 
the transfer and promote the adaptation of technology from all sources for the national 
benefit. It shall encourage the widest participation of private groups, local 
governments, and community-based organizations in the generation and utilization of 
science and technology."
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as one of the most 
transformative and disruptive forces in the 21st century, reshaping industries, 
economies, and communities across the globe. From healthcare and agriculture to 
finance, education, and national security, AI technologies hold immense potential to 
enhance productivity, improve public services, and create new opportunities for 
innovation and inclusive growth.
Recognizing the benefits and risks associated with AI, this proposed measure 
seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework that promotes the responsible 
development and regulation of artificial intelligence in the Philippines. While AI can 
contribute significantly to national development, it also poses complex ethical, legal, 
and social challenges—including issues of accountability, data privacy, algorithmic 
bias, labor displacement, and potential threats to human rights and democratic values.


This bill proposes the creation of the Artificial Intelligence Development 
Authority (AIDA)—a central regulatory and coordinating body mandated to oversee 
the ethical development, deployment, and use of AI technologies in the country. The 
AIDA will be tasked to:
Develop a national AI strategy aligned with Philippine development goals and 
international standards;
1. Establish legal, ethical, and technical guidelines for AI development and 
use;
2. Protect the rights and welfare of individuals and communities affected 
by AI;
3. Promote AI research and innovation through funding, public-private- 
academic partnerships, and capacity-building;
4. Foster transparency, accountability, and cybersecurity in AI systems; 
and
5. Represent the Philippines in international AI cooperation and standard­
setting efforts.
This measure also defines key concepts surrounding artificial intelligence to 
guide implementation and provides for the necessary mechanisms to regulate AI 
systems through certification, monitoring, grievance redress, and penalties for non- 
compliance.
Crucially, the bill underscores that AI development must be human-centered— 
respecting human dignity, rights, and freedoms—while promoting national interest, 
economic resilience, and technological self-reliance.
In view of the increasing integration of AI into critical infrastructure, 
government services, and everyday life, there is an urgent need to enact forward- 
looking legislation that will ensure the Philippines is both competitive and prepared in 
the global AI landscape—while safeguarding the rights and interests of the Filipino 
people.


In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID
Senator


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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25 AUG 14 P2 :47
RtCEIVED BY
S. No.
SENATE
1190
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
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AN ACT
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PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION OF ARTIFICIAL
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INTELLIGENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Artificial Intelligence
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Development and Regulation Act of the Philippines."
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SEC 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
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promote the development of fair and responsible use of artificial intelligence in the
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Philippines, while ensuring that its development and deployment are aligned with
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national priorities, socially responsible, and respectful of human rights. The State
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recognizes the potential of artificial intelligence to contribute to economic growth,
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social welfare, and national security, and commits to promote its development in a
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way that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the people.
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SEC. 3. Purpose. — The purpose of this Act is to promote and regulate the
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deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the Philippines to ensure that
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AI systems are developed, deployed, and used in a manner that is consistent with
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ethical principles, protects human rights and dignity, and serves the public interest.
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This Act aims to achieve the following objectives:
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1. Promote the development of AI technologies through research and
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development, innovation, and entrepreneurship;


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2. Protect the rights and welfare of individuals and communities affected 
by AI technologies;
3. Ensure that AI technologies are developed, deployed, and used in a 
manner that is transparent, accountable, and fair;
4. Develop the necessary infrastructure and human capital to support the 
development and deployment of AI technologies in the Philippines; and
5. Foster international cooperation and collaboration in the development 
and use of AI technologies.
SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. — For the purposes of this Act, the following terms 
shall be defined as follows:
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to ability of machines or computer 
programs, systems or software that are designed to perform tasks that 
simulate human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, perception, 
and problem-solving.
2. AI system refers to a computer system or software application that 
utilizes AI technologies and techniques to perform a task or make a 
decision, such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language 
processing, and robotics.
3. AI developer refers to any person, entity, or organization that develops 
AI technologies including software and hardware. The development of 
AI technologies includes among others the design, development, testing, 
or deployment of AI systems.
4. AI user refers to any person, entity, or organization that utilizes or 
benefits from AI systems, including but not limited to government 
agencies, private companies, and individuals.
5. AI regulator refers to any government agency or regulatory body that is 
responsible for overseeing the development and deployment of AI 
systems.
6. Access refers to the instruction, communication with, storing data in, 
retrieving data from, or otherwise making use of any resources of a 
computer system or communication network.


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7. Alteration refers to the modification or change, in form or substance, of 
an existing computer data or program,
8. Computer refers to an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or 
other data processing or communications device, or grouping of such 
devices, capable of performing logical, arithmetic, routing or storage 
functions, and which includes any storage facility or equipment, or 
communications facility or equipment directly related to or operating in 
conjunction with such device. It covers any type of computer device, 
including devices with data processing capabilities like mobile phones, 
smart phones, computer networks and other devices connected to the 
internet.
9. Computer program or Application refers to a set of instructions executed 
by the computer to achieve intended results.
10. Computer system refers to any device or group of interconnected or 
related devices, one or more of which, pursuant to a program, performs 
automated processing of data. It covers any type of device with data 
processing capabilities, including, but not limited to, computers and 
mobile phones. The device consisting of hardware and software may 
include input, output and storage components, which may stand alone 
or be connected to a network or other similar devices. It also includes 
computer data storage devices or media.
11. Critical infrastructure refers to the computer systems, and/or networks, 
whether physical or virtual, and/or the computer programs, computer 
data and/or traffic data that are so vital to this country that the 
incapacity or destruction of or interference with such system and assets 
would have a debilitating impact on security, national or economic 
security, national public health and safety, or any combination of those 
matters.
12. Cybersecurity refers to the collection of tools, policies, risk management 
approaches, actions, training, best practices, assurance and 
technologies that can be used to protect the cyber environment, and 
organization, and user's assets.


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13. Transparency means the quality or state of being open, accountable,
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and easily understood.
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SEC. 5. Establishment of AI Development Authority (AIDA). — An artificial
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intelligence body to be known as Artificial Intelligence Development Authority (AIDA)
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is hereby created and established to oversee the development and deployment of AI
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technologies, ensuring compliance with AI ethics principles and guidelines, and
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protecting the rights and welfare of individuals and communities affected by AI
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technologies.
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SEC. 6. Composition. The Artificial Intelligence Development Authority (AIDA),
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under the administrative supervision of the Office of the President, shall be governed
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by a Board of Trustees composed of permanent and ex-officio members, as follows:
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1. Permanent Board Members. The permanent members include the following:
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a. Executive Director of the Department of Science and Technology -
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Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) as Chairman
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b. Head of the ICT Industry Development Bureau of the Department of
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Information and Communications Technology (DICT-IIDB) as Vice-Chairman
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c. Head of the National Computer Center.
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d. One (1) representative from the private sector who should be experts
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in the fields of information technology specializing artificial intelligence, law,
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ethics, social science, and other relevant disciplines.
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e. One (1) representative from the academe who should be experts in
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the fields of information technology specializing artificial intelligence, law,
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ethics, social science, and other relevant disciplines.
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2. Ex-Officio Members. The ex-officio members include the heads or their
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deputies, assistants, or next-in-rank of the following agencies:
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b. Department of Justice-Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OC)
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c. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)
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d. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Cyber Command
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e. Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG)
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f. National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
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g. Securities and Exchange Commission
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h. Such other offices, agencies and/or units, as may be determined as
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necessary by the President.
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SEC. 7. Meetings of the Board The Board of Trustees of the Artificial
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Intelligence Development Authority (AIDA) shall meet at least once every three
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months or as often as necessary at the discretion of the Chairman or at the call of any
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three (3) other members. The presence of majority of the permanent members and
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of the ex-officio members shall constitute a quorum.
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SEC. 8. Secretariat — The AIDA Secretariat serves as the implementing arm of
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the Board and shall be responsible for the efficient and effective enforcement of all
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the provisions of this Act. It shall be headed by the Executive Director and two (2)
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Deputy Executive Directors. The Board shall recommend to the President of the
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Philippines the appointment of an Executive Director who shall be the Secretary of the
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Board and at the same time the executive officer having direct control and supervision
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of the AIDA. He/she must possess adequate knowledge, training, and experience for
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at least seven (7) years in the field of information technology and recently on artificial
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intelligence.
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Two Deputy Executive Directors for administration and for operations shall also
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be appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Board. They shall possess
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the same qualifications as those of the Executive Director. They shall receive a salary
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corresponding to their position as prescribed by the Salary Standardization Law as a
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Career Service Officer.


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SEC. 9. Regulation of AI Development and Deployment — The AIDA shall have 
the general mandate and power to oversee the development and deployment of AI 
technologies, ensure compliance with AI ethics principles and guidelines, and protect 
the rights and welfare of individuals and communities affected by AI technologies. 
Specifically, it shall be responsible for:
1. Developing a national AI development and regulation strategy that 
aligns with national priorities and international standards including but 
not limited to requirements for AI impact assessments, data protection, 
and transparency in AI decision-making.
2. Conducting research and development activities to promote the 
advancement of AI technology in the Philippines.
3. Providing guidance and support to AI developers and users on ethical 
and responsible development and deployment of AI technologies in the 
Philippines.
4. Establishing standards and guidelines for legal, ethical and responsible 
AI development, use and deployment, and enforcing them by conducting 
investigations and penalizing violations of said AI ethics principles, 
standards, and guidelines.
5. Establishing licensing and certification requirements for AI developers 
and deployers so that they shall be required to register with AIDA and 
comply with its regulations and guidelines. Failure to register or comply 
with the regulations and guidelines of the Council shall be considered a 
violation of this Act and subject to applicable administrative penalties 
and sanctions.
6. Ensuring that personal data collected, used, and processed by AI 
systems are protected in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173 
otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other relevant 
laws and regulations.
7. Developing data security and cybersecurity standards for AI systems to 
protect against cyber-attacks and hacking.


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8. Establishing a mechanism for reporting and addressing complaints and
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grievances related to the deployment of AI systems in the Philippines.
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9. Monitoring and evaluating the development and deployment of AI
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systems in the Philippines and, except when national security and
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interest is involved, it shall regularly report to the public on the state of
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AI development and its impact on society.
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SEC. 10. Promotion of AI Development — The AIDA shall establish programs
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and initiatives that promote AI research and development, innovation, and
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entrepreneurship, with a focus on developing AI technologies that address the
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country's most pressing social and economic challenges. It shall promote the
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development of AI in the country through employment of any or combination of the
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following measures:
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1. Providing funding and support for AI research and development
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activities.
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2. Encouraging partnerships between academic institutions, private
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companies, and government agencies to promote AI development.
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3. Promoting the adoption of AI in government agencies and private
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companies to improve efficiency and productivity.
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4. Providing incentives for AI developers and users who adhere to ethical
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and responsible AI development and deployment practices.
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5. Promoting the development of AI talent and skills in the Philippines
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through education and training programs.
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SEC. 11. International Cooperation and Collaboration. — The AIDA shall
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undertake international cooperation and collaboration in the development and use of
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AI technologies, including through partnerships with other countries, international
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organizations, and the private sector. It shall participate in international efforts to
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develop global norms and standards for the development and use of AI technologies
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SEC. 12. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the implementation of
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this act shall be included in the annual general appropriations act.
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SEC. 13. Impiementing Rules and Regulations. —The DOST shall formulate, in
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consultation with the DICT, within ninety (90) days from effectivity of this Act, and
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issue the necessary Implementing Rules and Regulations to carry out the
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implementation of this Act.
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SEC. 14. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part of this Act is declared
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invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
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shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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SEC. 15. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations,
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or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby
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repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 16. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its last
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publication in the Official Gazette and at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
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Approved,