NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
)
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO. ____
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO S. LACSON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
While online classes seem to be the ideal alternative method of learning and education in times of a
pandemic, the public-school sector is challenged on different fronts to regularly keep up with its
requirements. It is a fact that many of our public-school students are not financially capable of engaging
in online classes. The need to continuously deliver quality education to our students even in times of
crisis, isolation, unrest or pandemic demands a creative approach through alternative learning systems,
such as that proposed in this bill. 
Fortunately, televised schooling has many advantages. Firstly, it is more sustainable, cheaper and
accessible to all, regardless of social class. Students will be able to focus on their tasks, as compared to
online classes with gadgets that are gateways to distractions to learning, such as pornography and social
media. Lastly, learning at home gives the parent more ability to monitor and supervise the progress of the
student. 
True to the motto of the principal author, “No one left behind”, the intended televised classes go
beyond the schooling problem caused by the pandemic, and offers a solution for all kinds of problematic
learners already existing pre-pandemic, to those who apparently cannot go to school, such as, physically
challenged, dropouts, and older learners, to name a few. Televised classes will help all learners to the new
norm, reach remote and far-flung areas, and ensure that everyone will have the opportunity to
academically progress and thrive. The hours for the airing of the TV broadcast education program can be
the same as the regular daily classroom time and attuned to their usual routine to ensure quality education.
The hours of airing shall be flexible in catering to learners. The dream of quality education for all at all
times can now become a reality through this alternative learning system. For the foregoing reasons, the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
VIRGILIO S. LACSON
Manila Teachers Party-list 
July 28, 2022
1:51 pm
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
)
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO. ____
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO S. LACSON
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE TELEVISION (TV) BROADCASTING EDUCATION PROGRAM
AS
AN
ALTERNATIVE
LEARNING
SYSTEM
FOR
BASIC
EDUCATION
(TELEVISION ALS ACT)
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 “Television Alternative Learning System
Act.” 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure the
continuous delivery of "quality education for all” through the alternative learning system of
television broadcasting education, even in times of crises, isolation, insurgencies, unrest,
pandemics, and other calamities. 
Sec. 3. Applicability. – This Act shall cover all public schools offering elementary, junior
and senior high school education. This Act shall be applicable at all times specially during crisis
such as insurgencies, unrests, safety of students in schools. 
Sec. 4. Television (TV) Broadcasting Education Program. – The TV Broadcast Education
Program is an alternative method of education where students can experience learning and attend
classes through aerial broadcasting of a live, real time class session. 
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Off-school students watching real time TV broadcast sessions should have the ability for
interaction with the in-school class by means of available communication technologies like voice
calls, text messages, chats and other media. 
Whenever possible, a modified off-school , in-school scheme should be adapted. At least
20% in-school classroom physical presence should be required to encourage interaction amongst
students and teachers for the development of social and communication skill. 
Sec. 5. Televised Broadcast Education Program. – The free TV broadcast education program
airtime shall be the same as the prescribed hours needed under the regular classroom type mode
of the DepEd curriculum to assure quality education. 
To gain education progression credits, enrollment in person should be made in a school
proximate to the students' residences. 
In cases where being physically present in school would be extremely difficult, students
enrolled in regular classroom schooling can use the TV broadcast ALS upon DepEd approval. 
Sec. 6. Government Institution in Partnership with Television Broadcasting Networks. – The
Department of Education (DepEd) shall partner with TV network/s, national or regional, capable
of covering aerial broadcasting to all areas of the country. 
DepEd should adapt teaching and instructional policies that adheres and complements the
peculiarity of every region in respect to its customs, cultures, arts and laws. 
Government agencies and the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) are
mandated to provide the necessary assistance such as, but not limited to, the acquisition of
frequencies or channels and all other requirements needed for the implementation of this act. 
Sec. 7. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of Education shall issue the
implementing rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act within thirty (30)
days from the effectivity of this Act. 
Sec. 9. Separability Clause. — If any provision or portion of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not thereby affected shall remain in
full force and effect. 


Sec.10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of
this Act, are hereby repealed, amended, and/or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,