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Introduced by Representative Teodorico T. Haresco Jr.

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HONo. 3774

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The joy of reading is incomparable to any other pastime in this world. To read is to
absorb the experiences of the author, character or event which inevitably leads to personal
growth. Reading is truly an experience that should be spread and shared with the utmost
haste and importance. To deny that experience is to deny our youth the ability to grow and
evolve

A great source of material comes from our nation’s public libraries. All forms of
reading genre and mediums are collected there. It contains an infinite amount of
experience and knowledge that can be absorbed by the minds of the Filipino youth like
wildfire. However social, logistical financial limitations prevent youth from far areas to
access this wealth of information denying from the joys and privileges of reading.

This bill seeks to share and spread the importance of reading by providing a “mobile
library’, allowing those with less fortunate circumstances to avail of the benefits of a public

library.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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TEODGRICO T.HARES , JR.
yy Representative


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 3774

Introduced by Representative Teodorico T. Haresco Jr.

AN ACT
PROMOTING THE ESTABLISHMENTS OF MOBILE LIBRARIES,
PROVIDING TACTICAL, AND INDENIOUS INITIATIVES FOR ITS
IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be cited as the “Love for Reading: Mobile Libraries
Act of 2014”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - \t is declared a policy of the State to protect and
promote the right of the citizens to quality education and to take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all. Towards this end, the State shall provide the necessary
framework and resources for the implementation of educational programs, projects and
services; encouraging local initiatives for the improvement of the citizens.

Towards this end, it is the objective of this Act to give meaning and accord full
significance to the said constitutional provision by promoting one of the most significance
aspects of education. And the same can be achieved through the creation of mobile
libraries.

The mobile library is a service or an activity of many types of libraries. It is settled to
facilitate users who find it inconvenient to go to the library because of the distance, time,

expense, lack of knowledge on library, and the lack of reading habit.

Sec. 3. Government Initiative in the Creation of Mobile Libraries. - Beginning the

year this Act is approved, the amount of one hundred million pesos (Php 100,000,000.00) is


hereby appropriated from the combined earnings of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming
Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The
budgetary support must be continued for seven (7) years or longer, upon reasonable
determination of the usefulness, relevance and effectiveness of, mobile libraries as tools for
education and empowerment of the citizens.

The National Library of the Philippines shall be the main government agency to
implement the provisions of this Act. The National Library shall consult relevant and
concerned private and public offices, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), members of
the academe and local government leaders on matters that will best promote and implement
the establishments of mobile libraries and its effective utilization.

Sec. 4. Incentives for Private Corporations that will Adopt, Donate or
Establish Mobile Libraries. - The Department of Finance shall issue the relevant
guidelines that will provide fiscal and tax incentives to private companies, organizations and
foreign donors that will adopt, donate or establish mobile libraries in the country.

Sec. 5. Other Activities That Can Be Sponsored by Mobile Libraries. - To
implement the objectives and aims of this Act, mobile libraries can be used to sponsor and
conduct book weeks, book fairs, book clubs, recognition rites for frequent borrowers,
displaying new books and featured selections / collections, exposition of library instruction
programs, among others.

Mobile libraries can also engage in sponsoring livelihood programs, walking tours of

historic and cultural heritage areas, socio-economic workshops and trainings and others.

Sec. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations - The National Library of the
Philippines in consultation with relevant offices shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations sixty (60) days after the approval of this Act.

Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or

unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.


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Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. - All |aws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or
other issuances or parts inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

Sec. 12. Effectivity Clause. - This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,