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 
MANDATING PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTITIES 
TO DISCLOSE SERVICE COVERAGE DATA TO THE PUBLIC 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a digital era in the country wherein almost everyone can 
access a vast pool of information and reach people from across the world through their handheld 
devices. As such, telecommunications has become a very essential service for education, 
entrepreneurship, communication, work, and almost all transactions in our day-to-day lives. 
Despite this, network coverage remains to be a problem in the country, particularly for 
geographically isolated areas. In some cases, the reliability of services is also a concern.  
Considering the importance of telecommunications in the day-to-day life of the people, it is 
incumbent upon the State to adopt measures towards ensuring extensive network coverage 
across the country. In this light, this measure is proposed to create a unified indexing system 
using the disclosed service coverage data from public telecommunications entities and internet 
service providers. Such a consolidated database would provide useful information which would 
allow future policies to more effectively address connectivity issues in the country. It would also 
aid the public in choosing a service provider that is suited for their needs and can provide reliable 
service in their areas.  
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 
MANDATING PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTITIES 
TO DISCLOSE SERVICE COVERAGE DATA TO THE PUBLIC 
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 “Telecommunications Coverage Data 
Disclosure Act.” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to promote a just and dynamic 
social order that will ensure the prosperity of the nation and free the people from poverty through 
policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of 
living, and an improved quality of life for all. Towards these ends, the use of technology and 
increased connectivity for all citizens shall be encouraged.  
SEC. 3. Mandatory Disclosure of Coverage Data. – All public telecommunications entities, 
including internet service providers, operating in the Philippines shall be required to disclose and 
publish, on an annual basis, their coverage data as provided under Section 4 of this Act. Without 
prejudice . to Section 5 of this Act, the coverage data of each public telecommunications entity 
shall be publicly available and posted on their websites. 
SEC. 4. Data Subject of Mandatory Disclosure. – 
a.
A publicly accessible map online that depicts the availability and scope of mobile and fixed
broadband internet access service and/or mobile telecommunications services within the
territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines; and
b. A specification of the network or internet type (GSM, 3G, 4G, LTE, etc.) used in the
geographical region.
SEC. 5. Indexing System. – The Department of Information and Communications Technology 
(DICT) shall create a unified indexing system of data released by public telecommunications 
entities under a singular platform. The platform shall include, but not be limited, to: 
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a. A display of the geographical coverage of internet and telecommunications services in the 
Philippines; 
b. Crowdsourcing facilities that allow third-party users to submit information on coverage of 
telecommunications and internet services; and 
c. Other information that will provide the public with knowledge of telecommunications and 
internet coverage in the Philippines. 
 
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DICT, in consultation with relevant 
agencies and other stakeholders, shall promulgate and issue the implementing rules and 
regulations of this Act within 30 days from its effectivity.  
 
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations or any part 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.  
 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Act shall be declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, such declaration shall not invalidate other parts of this Act, which shall 
remain in full force and effect.  
 
SEC. 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.  
 
Approved,