Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
DECLARING EVERY 10TH OF FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR AS 
NATIONAL SAFER INTERNET DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines ranks as the top country in the Asia-Pacific with the 
highest online usage daily. About 76.7 million Filipino internet users, spend 
an average of more than 10 hours everyday scouring the world wide web. With 
the forecasted improvements in the internet infrastructure, about 15.5 million 
households are predicted to be connected to the internet by 2025.  
The availability of the internet throughout the nation has facilitated 
people's connectivity and daily activities, including those related to education, 
commerce, and entertainment. Digital operations have increased the 
efficiency of daily transactions by reducing the time required for otherwise in-
person, human transactions and making collaboration work doable even for 
colleagues who are miles apart. 
While the potential of internet efficiency has improved our daily lives, it 
has also presented a number of safety and security challenges to its users 
both children and adults. In 2021 alone, there were more than 98,000 
cyberattacks recorded and around 2.8 million cybercrimes listed, including 
fraud, sexual abuse and exploitation, bullying and identity theft. 
It is our belief that appropriate steps towards lowering the risks of 
internet users against cybercrimes can be achieved by first raising awareness 
among the people. In the pursuit of making the online world a safer space for 
its users, this bill seeks to declare one day every year as National Safer 
Internet Day. 
September 9, 2022
3:42 pm
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By making Filipino internet users conscious of their online activities 
and the potential threats of their digital interactions, their vulnerabilities from 
scammers, hackers and online syndicates can be dramatically reduced and 
prevented.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
REP. PM VARGAS 
Fifth District, Quezon City 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
DECLARING EVERY 10TH OF FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR AS 
NATIONAL SAFER INTERNET DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES 
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 “National Safer 
Internet Day Act”. 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Principles. – The State recognizes the vital role 
of information and communications technology in nation-building and the 
importance of providing an, environment conducive to the development, 
acceleration, and rational application and exploitation of these technologies 
to attain free, easy, and intelligible access to exchange and/or delivery of 
information. Thus, it is the obligation of the State to promote safer and more 
responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst 
children and young people across the country. 
SECTION 3. National Safer Internet Day. – Every 10th day of February of 
each year is hereby declared as National Safer Internet Day to be observed 
across the country, especially in government offices, higher education 
institutions, technical vocational institutions, high schools, and elementary 
schools. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of 
Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in close coordination 
with the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), together 
with the Department of Education shall plan, design, and implement 
programs and activities in celebration of the National Safer Internet Day every 
year. Other national government agencies, local government shall actively 
participate in the activities of this celebration. 
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SECTION 6. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not 
affected thereby shall remain in force and effect. 
 
SECTION 7. Non-Impairment Clause. – Nothing in this Act shall be 
construed as to diminish, impair, or repeal rights recognized, granted, or 
made available to disadvantaged, marginalized, or specific sectors under 
existing laws. 
 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,