HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. 10845 
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Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA      
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a transformative opportunity 
for the Philippines to enhance its public service delivery, improve decision-making processes, and 
drive innovation across various sectors. AI has the potential to streamline government operations, 
reduce inefficiencies, and provide more accurate and timely services to the public. However, the 
integration of AI into government transactions and processes requires a comprehensive 
framework to ensure that its deployment is ethical, transparent, and aligned with the country’s 
development goals. 
This proposed bill seeks to establish such a framework, providing the necessary legal and 
institutional support for the adoption of AI in government systems. This bill is anchored on the 
following key principles: 
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Efficiency and Innovation: AI can significantly enhance the efficiency of government
transactions by automating routine tasks, analyzing large volumes of data, and providing
insights that support data-driven decision-making. By adopting AI, government agencies can
offer faster and more accurate services to the public, ultimately leading to higher satisfaction
and trust in government.
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Ethical AI Implementation: While AI offers numerous benefits, it also raises important ethical
concerns, particularly related to privacy, fairness, and accountability. This bill mandates the
establishment of ethical AI standards to ensure that AI systems used by the government are
transparent, non-discriminatory, and respectful of human rights. These standards will help
prevent potential biases and unintended consequences in AI decision-making.
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Data Governance and Security: The effective use of AI in government relies heavily on
access to accurate and secure data. This bill emphasizes the importance of robust data
governance policies to safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of data used in AI
systems. It also promotes the responsible sharing of data across government agencies to
maximize the benefits of AI while protecting sensitive information.
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Capacity Building: To successfully integrate AI into government processes, it is essential to
build the capacity of government personnel. This bill provides for training and capacity-
building programs to equip public servants with the necessary knowledge and skills to
effectively manage and deploy AI technologies.
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Public-Private Partnerships: The successful implementation of AI in government requires
collaboration between the public sector, private sector, academia, and international
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organizations. This bill encourages public-private partnerships to leverage the expertise and 
resources of various stakeholders in the development and deployment of AI solutions 
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AI Accountability and Transparency: To maintain public trust, it is crucial to ensure that AI
systems used in government processes are accountable and transparent. This bill mandates
the creation of audit trails, reporting requirements, and AI impact assessments to monitor and
evaluate the performance of AI systems. These measures will ensure that AI deployment in
government is both responsible and beneficial to the public.
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Institutional Support: The bill proposes the creation of an AI Integration Council under the
Office of the President. The Council will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of
the AI Integration Framework, monitoring AI adoption in government processes, and
providing recommendations on policy and regulatory matters related to AI.
This bill aims to harness the potential of AI for the betterment of public service delivery in the 
Philippines. By establishing a comprehensive framework for AI integration, this bill seeks to 
ensure that the adoption of AI in government is ethical, efficient, and aligned with the nation’s 
development goals. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Rep. PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA 
3rd District, Province of Cebu 


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. 10845 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA      
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AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR THE INTEGRATION OF 
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN GOVERNMENT TRANSACTIONS AND PROCESSES, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:     
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Artificial Intelligence Integration 
in Government Act”. 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. The State recognizes the vital role of technology and 
innovation in promoting national development and enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and 
accountability of government transactions and processes. It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to establish a comprehensive framework for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into 
government systems to improve public service delivery, ensure data-driven decision-making, and 
foster innovation in the public sector. 
Section 3. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be 
defined as follows: 
a. Artificial Intelligence (AI) - the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines,
especially computer systems, which includes learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-
making. 
b. AI Systems - any software or hardware system that employs AI techniques to perform
tasks that would normally require human intelligence. 
c. Government Transactions - any interaction, exchange, or communication between
government agencies and individuals, organizations, or other government entities, involving the 
delivery of public services, processing of applications, or administration of policies and 
regulations. 
Section 4. Scope and Coverage. This Act shall apply to all government agencies, 
including departments, bureaus, offices, and instrumentalities of the national government, local 


government units (LGUs), government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs), and state 
universities and colleges (SUCs). 
Section 5. AI Integration Framework. An AI Integration Framework shall be developed 
to guide the incorporation of AI in government transactions and processes. The Framework shall 
include the following components: 
a. AI Strategy and Roadmap - development of a national AI strategy that aligns with the
government's overall digital transformation goals, including a roadmap for AI integration in key 
government sectors. 
b. Ethical AI Standards - establishment of ethical guidelines and standards to ensure that
AI systems are designed and implemented in a manner that respects human rights, promotes 
fairness, and prevents bias and discrimination. 
c. Data Governance - implementation of robust data governance policies to ensure the
integrity, security, and privacy of data used in AI systems. 
d. Capacity Building - provision of training and capacity-building programs for government
personnel to enhance their understanding and skills in AI technologies. 
e. Public-Private Partnerships - encouragement of collaboration between government
agencies and the private sector, academic institutions, and international organizations to foster 
innovation and leverage AI expertise. 
f. AI Accountability and Transparency - establishment of mechanisms for the
accountability and transparency of AI systems used in government processes, including the 
development of audit trails and reporting requirements. 
g. AI Impact Assessment - requirement for an AI impact assessment to be conducted prior
to the deployment of AI systems in government transactions to evaluate potential risks and 
benefits. 
Section 6. Creation of the AI Integration Council. There is hereby created an AI Integration 
Council (the "Council") with the which shall be composed of the following 
a. President of the Philippines - Chairperson;
b. Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology - Vice
Chairperson
c. Secretary of Trade and Industry - Vice Chairperson
d. Secretary of Budget and Management - Member
e. Secretary of Interior and Local Government - Member
f. Secretary of Science and Technology - Member
g. Secretary of the Department of Education - Member
h. Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education - Member
i. Director-General of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority - Member
j. President of the University of the Philippines - Member
The President may designate the Executive Secretary to attend on his behalf and preside 
over the meetings of the Council. The Department Secretaries and other members may not 
designate alternate representatives other than their respective undersecretaries or assistant 
secretaries to the meetings of the NIC. 


 
The Council shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the AI Integration 
Framework, monitoring AI adoption in government processes, and providing recommendations 
on policy and regulatory matters related to AI. 
 
Section 7. Funding. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall 
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
Section 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The DICT and the DTI, in coordination 
with the member agencies of the Council, shall formulate and promulgate the IRR and other 
issuances as may be necessary to ensure the effective implementation of tins Act within sixty (60) 
days from the effectivity thereof. The IRR issued pursuant to this section shall take effect thirty 
(30) days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Section 9. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional 
or invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
Section 10. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and 
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
 
Section 11. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,