Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 2267

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The whole world is computerizing. Most developing nations have
provided for computer education even in the elementary grades. Now,
the Philippines is increasingly relying on the use of computers.
Practically all government offices are using computers. Most private
offices are equipped with computers so much so that if an office does
not have a computer, it is considered antiquated or “small time”. Hence,
Computer education has thus become a necessity in much the same
manner as familiarity with the use of the Automatic Teller Machine
(ATM) or Telefax Machine or the Cellular Phone.

It is therefore imperative that our elementary school curriculum
should be re-oriented to be attuned to the ever-increasing use of
technological advances such as computerization. School children as
early as in the primary grades should be familiarized with computers as
they learn to read and write and imbibe the rudiments of mathematics.
This computer education should be progressive as the level of education
goes higher.

This bill requires the introduction of computer education in all
schools starting from the elementary grades. The funding for the
equipment and additional instructional requirements for public school
may be sourced partly from the earnings of the Philippines Amusement
and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes (PCSO).


In view of the merits of this proposed enactment support for its
approval is earnestly solicited.

ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2267

House Bill No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L, OLIVAREZ

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR COMPUTER EDUCATION IN ALL
SCHOOLS FROM THE ELEMENTARY TO TERTIARY LEVELS.

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

Section 1. Title. - This act shall be known as the Computer
Education Act of 2013.

Section 2, Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared to be the
policy of the State to provide students specially in public schools with a
well rounded education attuned to the ever-changing technological
advances in order to be globally competitive.

Section 3. The national government through the Department of
Education shall require all public and private schools from the
elementary to the secondary and tertiary levels to provide computer
training courses in appropriate and varying levels.

Section 4. The additional funding requirements for the equipment
and personnel for required computer education in public schools shall
be funded from the earnings of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming
Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes,
(PCSO) and from funds of the National Treasury not otherwise
appropriated. The private school shall shoulder the funding
requirements for the required computer courses which can be included
in the regular tuition fees assessed the students.


Section 5. The Department of Education Culture and Sports shall
issue the implementing rules and regulations for this act and shall
exercise supervision and control in all matters related thereto.

Section 6. This act shall become effective upon its approval and the

computer courses required shall start during the school year
immediately following its approval.

Approved,