Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CLEARINGHOUSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
As we push towards a more digitalized world, computer literacy has become a very 
important skill in most jobs across all sectors. Considering this, there is a need to ensure 
that our population can keep up with the technologies currently available. To achieve this, 
we have to start with the education sector and ensure that they are equipped with the 
necessary devices and equipment that will help familiarize students (our future workforce) 
with current technologies. The problem however is that a lot of schools do not have 
access to computers or only have access to a few older units that cannot perform more 
advanced functions. On top of this, the number of computer units in most schools is not 
enough to cater to all students in the school. Our public libraries have the same problem—
there are only a few computers and most of them are outdated.  
It is in this light that this measure proposes to establish educational technology 
clearinghouses across the country which shall facilitate the donation of surplus equipment 
and technology from government agencies, businesses, and other private entities to 
schools and libraries which need such.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 1, 2022
9:40 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CLEARINGHOUSES 
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 the “Educational Technology 
Clearinghouse Act.” 
SECTION 2. Purpose. – It is the purpose of this Act to authorize a program to support 
regional educational technology clearinghouses that facilitate the donation of surplus 
equipment and technology to schools and libraries from governmental agencies, 
businesses, and other private entities.  
SECTION 3. Authority. – The Secretary of Education shall make grants to or enter into 
contracts with regional public or private nonprofit entities to support a system of regional 
educational technology clearinghouses.  
In awarding the grants or contract, the Secretary shall ensure that each geographic region 
of the country is served by such an entity.  
SECTION 4. Requirements. – Each entity receiving a grant or contract under this Act 
shall— 
(A)
In cooperation with the regional program to support a clearinghouse that
facilitates the transfer of surplus equipment and technology to schools and
libraries from governmental agencies, businesses, and other private entities;
(B)
Disseminate information to regional educational agencies about the availability
and procurement of the equipment and technology through the clearinghouse;
(C)
Disseminate information to the public about activities assisted under this Act,
including information about the donations being accepted by the clearinghouse;
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(D) Have in place a process or ensuring that surplus equipment and technology are 
distributed fairly and equitably, with school districts with the greatest need for 
such equipment and technology receiving priority for donations under this Act; 
(E) Provide technical assistance to a school or library to ensure the equipment and 
technology being donated are consistent with the short-term and long-term 
educational technology plans for the school or library, respectively; 
(F) Use finds under this Act to upgrade equipment or technology only if the entity 
determines such upgrading meets the short-term and long-term educational plan 
of the school or library receiving the equipment or technology; and 
(G) Ensure that the transfer of equipment and technology does not violate copyright, 
patents, or trademark laws. 
 
SECTION 5. Authorization of Appropriations. – There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this Act such urns as may be necessary for each fiscal year to 
carry out the provisions of this Act.  
 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain valid and subsisting.  
 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to, or 
inconsistent with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended 
accordingly.  
 
SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after 
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,