HB 9163

House·20th Congress·Filed May 7, 2026

An Act Mandating the Establishment of the Philippine Online Library and the Digitization of All Prescribed References for Public Education, Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes

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The bill would create a free, online library of digitized school textbooks and learning materials, run by the Department of Education together with the National Library and the ICT agency, to help students—especially those in public and remote schools—access up‑to‑date resources.

EducationInformation and Communications Technology

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Author · Representative

Eric L. OlivarezReceipts →

Official sources

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HB 5521· Filed Oct 13, 2025
An Act Digitizing All Books Necessary for Public Education, Establishing the Philippine Online Library, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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HB 7371· Filed Jan 26, 2026
An Act Requiring the Free Digital Provision of Textbooks Used in Basic Education, Encouraging Open Educational Resources, and for Other Purposes
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HB 4356· Filed Sep 4, 2025
An Act Mandating the Establishment of the Philippine Online Library and the Digitization of All Prescribed References for Public Education, Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
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HB 5971· Filed Nov 13, 2025
An Act Requiring the Free Digital Provision of Textbook Used in Basic Education, Encouraging Open Educational Resources, and for Other Purposes
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HB09163 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Mandating the Establishment of the Philippine Online Library and the Digitization of All Prescribed References for Public Education, Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes

In plain language

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Official sources

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