HB 1699

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025

An Act Institutionalizing Digital Literacy, Coding, and Ai Readiness in Basic and Higher Education, Establishing Regional Future Skills Centers, and Promoting Lifelong Digital Upskilling for All Filipinos, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill aims to embed digital literacy, coding, and AI topics into K‑12 and university curricula, set up free regional training centers, create a fund for low‑income youth, and form a national AI council to oversee these efforts.

EducationScience, Technology and InnovationLabor and EmploymentSocial Welfare

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Author · Representative

Migz Villafuerte
RepresentativeCamarines Sur, 5th District
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Official sources

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HB 166· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing Digital Literacy, Coding, and Ai Readiness in Basic and Higher Education, Establishing Regional Future Skills Centers, and Promoting Lifelong Digital Upskilling for All Filipinos
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-29Rep. Vincenzo Renato Luigi R. Villafuerte
HB 2186· Filed Jul 21, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Education into the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum, Providing for Its Implementation, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-30Rep. Roberto Nazal
HB 243· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing Future-Proof Skills Training in Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Data Science, Climate Adaptation, and Green Technologies in Basic and Higher Education, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-29Rep. Roberto Nazal
HB 5404· Filed Oct 9, 2025
An Act Promoting the Development of Smart and Digitally-Enabled Public Schools Nationwide, Institutionalizing Digital Literacy Training for Education Stakeholders, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-10-13Rep. Edgar R. Erice
HB 9271· Filed May 18, 2026
An Act Institutionalizing Digital Literacy and Future Skills Development in the Philippine Education System and for All Filipinos
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-05-20Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla +2

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HB01699 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch