EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 2246
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
MANDATING AND INSTITUTIONALIZING ROLL-OVER DATA ALLOCATION 
SCHEME AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
In this age of digital transactions, internet connectivity becomes more ofja need 
rather than a want. Various basic activities and relations are now becoming internet- 
based. Education and work are now home-based and online. Even grocery-shopping 
and marketing can be done through Internet. Going to mass and attending religious 
activities and worships are also now done online. Family gatherings and other social 
celebrations are done online. Almost everything can now be accomplished | online. 
Especially now during the worldwide pandemic, the need for online transactions is 
highlighted.
In consideration of the interests of the larger majority who depends on the 
internet for their various activities, this bill seeks to mandate the roll-over of unused 
internet data allocation depending on applicable Internet Data Packages which shall 
be carried over to the following day, week or month until it is fully consumed. This will 
help various sectors of the society who purchase different internet data packages, 
especially those who do not fully consume the allocations of their package. |
This proposal is a step towards the promotion of the welfare of the digital 
community, in particular, and the whole Filipino community, in general.| Thus, 
consideration of this proposal is earnestly sought. 
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RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE 
S. No. 2246
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
MANDATING AND INSTITUTIONALIZING ROLL-OVER DATA ALLOCATION 
SCHEME AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short title. - This Act shall be known as "RoH-Over Internet
Act"
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.-IheSXaXe. recognizes the vital role of information 
and communications technology in nation building. The State shall implement 
measures to provide for regulations on internet services provided by internet service 
providers and ensure that the interest and welfare of the people and the consuming 
public are protected and upheld.
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act:
a. Data Capping refers to the limit of bandwidth allocation an internet service 
providers (ISP) is offering to its subscriber per day, week, or month;
b. Internet Data Package refers to the internet service packages, plans or promos 
offered by ISPs with maximum limits on the open access data volume an end 
user may avail per set period of the package;
c. Internet Service Provider refers to any service-based operator whose services 
involve the combination of computer processing, information storage, protocol


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conversion, and transmission to enabie subscribers to access internet content
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and services as well as multimedia services and its transmission of data through
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digital subscriber line (DSL), fixed wireless broadband, cable broadband, fiber-
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optic or fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and mobile data to enable subscribers to
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access internet content and services, as well as multimedia services;
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d. Offer Duration refers to the length of time a subscriber or user is allowed to
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use an internet data package service and promos.
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e. RoH-Over Data Allocation refers to the unused internet data allocation per day,
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week or month, as the case may be, depending on the applicable Internet Data
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Package, which shall be carried over to the following day, week or month until
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it is fully consumed;
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f Unlimitecl Internet Data Package refers to an internet service package with no
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data cap;
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SEC. 4. Coverage. - All ISPs in the Philippines shall be covered by this Act.
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SEC. 5. RoU-Over Data Allocation Scheme. - All ISPs are required to implement
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a Roll-Over Data Allocation Scheme for their subscribers as follows:
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a. For postpaid subscribers or users:
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The rolled-over data allocation shall be prioritized to be consumed in the
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preceding month: Provided, That the unused data every month will be rolled-over and
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accumulated up until the last month of the year: Provided further. That all unused
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data allocation for a year may be used and converted as rebates, that may be used
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by subscribers as payment for internet service in the succeeding year of subscription.
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b. For prepaid subscribers or users and postpaid subscribers who avail of
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internet data package promo offers:
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1. Unused data allocation shall be rolled-over provided that the subscriber or
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user renews the subscription right after the lapse of the offer duration.
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2. The unused data allocation of subscribers or users who fail to renew
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subscription shall be reduced by twenty percent (20%) every day until the subscription
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is renewed.
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3. If after five (5) days, the subscription is not renewed, all unused data
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allocation shall be considered consumed.


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SEC. 6. Exemptions. - Subscribers who availed and shall avail of any unlimited
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Internet data package with no data cap shall be exempted from this Act.
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SEC. 7. Penalties. - Any ISP who fails to comply with any of the provisions of
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this Act, the following penalties shall be imposed:
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a. A fine of Fifty thousand pesos (P 50,000.00) per violation per
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subscriber; and
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b. For repeated violations, aside from fine, revocation or cancellation
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of the license, registration or franchise of an ISP inciuding the
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waiving of any pre-termination fees of affected subscriber.
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SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the
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effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of Information and
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Communications Technology (DICT), in coordination with the National
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Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other concerned agencies, shall
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promulgate the rules and regulations and other issuances as may be necessary to
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ensure the effective implementation of this Act.
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SEC. 9. Separability Cause. - Should any part or provision of this Act be
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declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining parts or provisions not affected
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thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
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SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
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rules and regulations which may be inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act,
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are hereby deemed repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,
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