Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Hobse sand. 7522

Introduced by REP. EMILIO BERNARDINO L. YULO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The paradigm of the nation's educational system has changed significantly since earlier
times. The innovative learning modes developed by schools in response to the COVID-19
pandemic serve as a stark reminder of the importance of technology in education today. The
pandemic irreversibly changed the educational landscape, showing how technology can provide
greater connectivity and accessibility.

Information and communication technology (ICT) is now viewed as a significant tool that
contributes to the economic success of any nation as the digital era advances. It is clear that the
Philippines is falling behind other countries when it comes to using ICTs. The creation of the
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aims to provide every
Filipino access to vital ICT infostructure and services and ensure sustainable growth of
Philippine ICT-enabled industries resulting in the creation of more jobs. However, there is still an

imperative need to train our youth in the utilization of ICT in primary and secondary public
schools.

mn that regard, this bill seeks to strengthen the utilization of ICT in all public elementary
schools and high schools. This measure aims to provide public schools with computer facilities
including a stable wireless network and equipment necessary for easy access to information, train
educators to supplement traditional classroom learning with ICT, replace outdated textbooks with
up-to-date electronic books, and have an online shared curriculum among both public elementary
schools and high schools to ensure that students even in rural areas will be given the same
quality of education.


In light of the crucial role that ICT plays in nation-building, the immediate passage of this

bill is eamestly sought.
HS

REP. EMILIP/BERNARDINO L. YULO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS

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HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by REP. EMILIO BERNARDINO L. YULO.

AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF

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 "ICT in Education Act
of 2022".

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy and Objectives. It shall be the policy of the State to
Provide quality education that is accessible to all citizens. Furthermore, the State shall
also establish and maintain an education system that is relevant to the needs of society.

This Act shall attain the following objecti

A. Provide public elementary schools and high schools with computer
facilities including a stable wireless network and equipment necessary
for easy access to information;

B. Train educators to supplement traditional classroom learning with

Information and Communication Technology (ICT);

Replace out-dated textbooks with up-to-date electronic books; and

D. Have an online shared curriculum among public elementary schools
and high schools to ensure that students even in rural areas will be
given the same quality of education.

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SEC. 3. ICT in Public Primary and Secondary Schools. The Department of
Education (DepEd) shall use appropriate and effective ICT in public elementary schools
and high schools to broaden access to basic education, improve the quality of learning,
enhance the quality of teaching, and strengthen educational planning and management.

SEC. 4. Physical and Technological Infrastructure. Within a period of six (6)
years, all public elementary schools and high schools shall establish at least one (1)
Computer Center with a stable internet connection that will ensure internet access to
students. The schools shall avail of the services of existing commercial internet providers
and shall establish and maintain a computer facility system which should have, at the
minimum, the following equipment:

A. Desktop Personal Computer (PC);

B. Wireless Broadband Router;

C. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS);
D. Computer Printer; and

E. Multimedia Projector

‘The number of computer units for the Computer Center of each public elementary
schoo! and high school will be based on the standards and guidelines provided for by the
DepEd in consultation with the Department of Information and Communications
‘Technology (DICT) and with each respective public elementary schools and high schools.

SEC. 5. Training for Educators and Maintenance of ICT. The Regional Offices
of the DepEd and the DICT shall carry out training for educators in public elementary
schools and high schools to integrate ICT in classroom learning, to instill in educators the
professional and educational benefits of investment in ICT, and to allow educators to
have mastery of sourcing appropriate resources for school education.

The aforementioned agencies shall monitor the use and upkeep of ICT introduced
in public elementary schools and high schools.


SEC. 6. Utilization of ICT in Classroom Learning. Educators in public
elementary schools and high schools shall make full use of ICT as presentation tools to
complement traditional teaching methods. Presentation tools may include, but shall not
be limited to, multimedia projectors, television and guided internet surfing where the
educator and the students will be able to view internet sites simultaneously.

SEC. 7. Computerization of Administrative Systems. The DepEd with the
technical assistance of the DICT shall develop an ICT-based administrative system that
will enhance organizational communication; facilitate the gathering, analysis,
dissemination, and maintenance of educational statistics, and streamline office
procedures.

SEC. 8. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the implementation of the
Provisions of this Act shall be included in the regular appropriations of the Department of
Education and the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The DepEd and the DICT shall,
within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act, issue the necessary rules and
regulations for its effective implementation.

SEC. 9. Separability Clause. In the event that any provision of this Act is

declared unconstitutional, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected by
such declaration.

SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or
Portions thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 11. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
Publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or the Official Gazette.

Approved,