SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINE 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 
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Introduced by Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV 
AN ACT DECLARING EVERY 10th OF FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR AS NATIONAL SAFER INTERNET 
DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Internet has been integrated into the daily lives of billions around the world, with the 
Philippines ranked 16th out of 196 nations in 2014 with over 39 million local Internet users'. 
Thanks to the World Wide Web, families here and abroad stay connected, news is readily 
available, our disaster preparedness has improved, and the business landscape is forever 
changed. 
This bill calls for the celebration of National Safer Internet Day to acknowledge both the 
challenges and opportunities brought forth by this technology that has been integrated in the 
lives offamilies, communities and the country. 
Through the celebration of National Safer Internet Day, the public would be made aware 
of the importance of creating a safe, secure and favorable online environment. 
The Internet exposes the public to a wealth of information and varying perceptions. The 
lack of safeguards and controls on the web has allowed cyber abuses never before thought of. 
What's more, the Internet is constantly growing and changing. We are only beginning to 
understand its implications and tap into its capabilities. 
National Safer Internet Day should be an annual reminder of our responsibilities as 
patrons ofthe Internet. 
Beyond this, it is also a venue to discuss the constantly changing landscape of the World 
Wide Web and discover how best to maximize the ever-expanding online realm. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV 
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Introduced by Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV 
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 House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the Safer Internet Day (SID) Act of 2015. 
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Section 2. Dec/aration of Principles. The State recognizes the vital role of information and 
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communications technology in nation-building and the importance of providing an environment 
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conducive to the development, acceleration, and rational application and exploitation of these 
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technologies to attain free, easy, and intelligible access to exchange and/or delivery of 
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information. Thus, it is the obligation of the State to promote safer and more responsible use of 
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online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the 
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country. 
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Section 3. National Safer Internet Day. Every 10th day of February of each year shall 
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hereby be declared as National Safer Internet Day. 
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Section 
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Implementing Agency. 
The 
Department 
of Transportation 
and 
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Communications in close coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development 
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shall plan, design, and implement programs and activities in celebration of the National Safer 
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Internet Day every year. Other national government agencies, local government units, and other 
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government instrumentalities shall actively participate in the activities ofthis celebration. 
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Section 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two 
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(2) newspapers of general circulation or the Official Gazette. 
Approved.