Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

118
House Bill No.

Introduced by Congressman CARLO V. LOPEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

We are living in the Age of Modern Technology and Information wherain
computers have become a part of almost every field of human endeavor Computers
have proven to be necessary and useful to most organizations and business
corporations because these have made human work easier, faster and more efficient.
‘As a whole, computers have generally improved the quality of life of man.

On a developing country, the Philippines is trying hard to catch up on the recent
advancements in computer technology as it is extensively being used on the economic
or business level, political or bureaucratic level and social or cultural level. There has
been a growing awareness, and consequently, a growing need for more computer
hardware and an effective dissemination of computer information so as to ve of better
use by more Filipinos. However, we look at the future, the computer, with all its liraidess
possibilities, will be an essential tool in the country’s endeavors towards nation-building,
more progress, growth and development.

‘As a matter of fact, it has been determined that for our cduntry to reel progress
and be able to at least approximate the level of success of our neighboring states, it is
imperative that the country should industrialize. Hence, the trust of the government is
industrialization.

To be able to succeed, however, in our goal to be an industrialized country, we
should have an efficient information system. The reason being that the directions of our
country can only be as valid as the information on which they are based. For instance, if
we are in the dark as to the true potentials of our resources, because its information is
antiquated and inefficient, it follows that our range of vision of what goal to achieve most
necessarily be obstructed and limited, hence, we are compelled to resort more often
than not to piece-meal planning.


Needless to state, the most effective way towards having ad efficient information
system is thru computerization. The progressive industrialized countries are evidenced
enough that their reliable information systems are the products of computerization.

It is relevant to state that computerization entails the participation of people
competent in the handling of the computer machines.

This wholesome drift to the wonderful word of computers underline the necessity
to develop the right people in this field

It is necessary that the youth, who are future leaders and nation-builders, be
imbibed and taught with proper computer knowledge and skills as early as possible

In view of the fact that it is in the classrooms where this development could be
attained and considering that young minds are more easily and better moulded for this
noble task of nation building, it is earnestly suggested that the teaching of basic
computer programming courses be made part of the curriculum of all high schools in the
country

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

CAI Z
2™ Digtct, Malila

17 June 2010


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

18
House Bill No.

Introduced by Congressman CARLO V. LOPEZ

AN ACT
TO REQUIRE THE TEACHING OF BASIC COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AS PART
OF THE CURRICULUM OF ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled:

Section 1. The teaching of basic computer programming is hereby required to
be a part of the curriculum of all secondary schools in the Philippines.

Section 2. The Department of Education, Culture and Sporty shall adopt the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

Section 3. The funds needed for this purpose shali be taken from the
appropriations of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and/or Economic
Support Fund allotted to said Department. Thereafter, such sum be may necessary for
rea implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Aci

Section 4. All laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, proclamation or
administrative regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed of modified accordingly.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,