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Information and Communications Technology
Digital services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, data systems, and online platforms.
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- HB 953· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Establishing Information and Communications Technology Hubs Nationwide
The bill would set up public ICT centers in every province so that people in all areas can use computers, get internet access, and receive digital‑skills training.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-07-29Rep. Crispin Diego D. Remulla - HB 3200· Filed Aug 6, 2025An Act Establishing Information and Communications Technology Hubs Nationwide
The bill would create at least one information‑technology hub in every province, providing internet access, digital‑skills training, and space for tech‑start‑ups, with the DICT planning the sites and the NTC overseeing service quality.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-08-12Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas - HB 704· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Establishing Information and Communications Technology Hubs Nationwide
The bill proposes to set up at least one information‑and‑communications‑technology hub in every province, covering data farms, business‑process centers, digital‑learning centers, or innovation labs, and to fund a nationwide broadband backbone using spectrum fees.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-07-29Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez - HB 661· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Establishing Information and Communications Technology Hubs Nationwide
The bill proposes to set up ICT hubs across all provinces to give more people reliable internet, training, and workspace, with the goal of narrowing the digital divide and boosting local economies.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-07-29Rep. Keith Micah "Atty. Mike" D.l. Tan - HB 6768· Filed Dec 10, 2025An Ac? Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippines Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Cybersecurity Act proposes a new Philippine Cybersecurity Council to coordinate all cyber‑security actions, makes data‑breach reporting mandatory for public and private entities, requires ISPs to notify users of malware, sets security standards for critical infrastructure, and creates penalties for non‑compliance.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - HB 9197· Filed May 12, 2026An Act Requiring Critical Information Infrastructure to Adopt and Implement Adequate Measures to Protect Their Information and Communications Technology (Ict) Systems and Infrastructure
The bill would require every organization that runs essential digital systems—like banks, utilities, hospitals, and telecoms—to follow recognized cybersecurity standards and to tell a new national response team about any cyber attack within a day. Funding and permits would be tied to proof of compliance.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri - HB 620· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Requiring Critical Information Infrastructure Institutions to Adopt and Implement Adequate Measure to Protect Their Information and Communications Technology (Ict) Systems and Infrastructure
The proposal would require all public and private entities that run critical information systems—such as banks, hospitals, utilities, and telecoms—to follow set cybersecurity standards, report cyber‑incidents within 24 hours to a new national response team, and certify compliance each year. The Department of Information and Communications Technology would oversee the standards, reporting, and enforcement, while non‑compliance could lead to administrative or criminal penalties.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo - HB 8226· Filed Mar 2, 2026An Act Establishing Information and Communications Technology Hubs Nationwide
The proposal would set up ICT hubs in every province to bring faster internet, digital training, and new tech services to local communities, aiming to close the digital divide.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2026-03-04Rep. Eric Go Yap - HB 8707· Filed Mar 19, 2026An Act Establishing the Philippine Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Framework, Mandating Cybersecurity Standards for Vital Industries, Providing Cyber-Defense Grants for Small and Medium Enterprises, and Appropriating Funds Thereof
The proposed Philippine Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Resilience Act would set mandatory security standards for key sectors, require fast reporting of cyber attacks, and give grant money to small and medium businesses to improve their cyber defenses.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Jocelyn P. Tulfo +1 - HB 7203· Filed Jan 19, 2026An Act Requiring Critical Information Infrastructure Institutions to Adopt and Implement Adequate Measures to Protect Their Information and Communications Technology (Ict) Systems and Infrastructure
The Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act would require public and private entities that run essential services—such as banking, energy, health, and water—to adopt international security standards, report cyber incidents to a central team, and prove compliance to receive budgets or licenses.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Alexander Ty Pimentel - HB 5487· Filed Oct 13, 2025An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippines Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Cybersecurity Act creates a presidential‑led council to coordinate national cyber defenses, requires ISPs to alert users of malware, and obliges all public and private entities to report data breaches.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde - HB 5592· Filed Oct 16, 2025An Act Institutionalizing Policies for a Secure, Trusted, and Reliable Cyberspace, Strengthening the Governance of Cybersecurity, Establishing for the Purpose the Philippine Cybersecurity Council, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes to set up a Philippine Cybersecurity Council that will lead a single, coordinated effort to protect the country’s critical digital systems, require those systems to meet basic security standards, and fund the work through the national budget.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto - HB 660· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Institutionalizing Policies for a Secure, Trusted, and Reliable Cyberspace, Strengthening the Governance of Cybersecurity, Establishing for the Purpose the Philippine Cybersecurity Council, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Cybersecurity Act would create a high‑level council to coordinate all government efforts against cyber threats, require companies and internet providers to report data breaches and malware infections, set up a public threat database, and impose penalties for non‑compliance. It also funds a modernization program, declares October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and mandates rules to be issued within 90 days.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Keith Micah "Atty. Mike" D.l. Tan - HB 7927· Filed Feb 23, 2026An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippines Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Thereof
The Cybersecurity Act proposes a new council and a set of rules to better protect the Philippines’ digital systems, require quick reporting of data breaches, and make internet providers clean malware, all aimed at keeping citizens, businesses, and government services safe online.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 3445· Filed Aug 11, 2025An Act Establishing Information and Communications Technology (Ict) Hubs Nationwide
The bill proposes building ICT hubs in every province to boost the economy, improve digital access, and attract investment.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-08-13Rep. Ramon Jolo III B. Revilla +2 - HB 8096· Filed Feb 25, 2026An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippines Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Cybersecurity Act proposes to create a Philippine Cybersecurity Council under the President to coordinate cybersecurity policy, require data‑breach reporting and ISP malware notifications, set minimum security standards for critical information infrastructure, and impose penalties for non‑compliance.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Ma. Nina Francesca P. Lacson - HB 7202· Filed Jan 19, 2026An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippine Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Cybersecurity Act would create a presidential‑led council to coordinate national cyber defenses, require data‑breach reporting, make ISPs secure customer equipment, and set up a public threat database, with funding taken from the regular budget.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Alexander Ty Pimentel - HB 6485· Filed Dec 1, 2025An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing Th? Philippines Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Cybersecurity Act would create a presidential‑level council to coordinate national cyber defenses, require all agencies and private firms to adopt security standards, and make ISPs notify users of malware, with penalties for non‑compliance.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Edvic G. Yap +1 - HB 3193· Filed Aug 6, 2025An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippines Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would create a new Philippine Cybersecurity Council under the President to coordinate all cyber‑security actions, require government and private firms to follow international security standards, make data‑breach and malware reporting mandatory, and set up a public threat database.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Emilio Bernardino L. Yulo - HB 6801· Filed Dec 15, 2025An Act Mandating the Allocation of an Area for Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure and Facilities in Subdivisions and Housing Development Projects
The bill requires new and existing housing projects to set aside space for internet and telecom equipment, with costs paid by service providers and oversight by the DICT, NTC, and housing agencies.
Measure recommitted on 2026-02-25Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar +19 - HB 4191· Filed Aug 28, 2025An Act Strengthening Cybersecurity Standards for Critical Government and Private Infrastructure and for Other Purposes
The Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Standards Act would set basic cyber‑security rules for all government bodies and private companies that run essential services, create response teams and a national coordination framework, and impose audits and fines if they do not comply.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Brian Poe - HB 9· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippines Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would set up a presidential‑level Cybersecurity Council to coordinate national cyber defenses, require all agencies and companies to report data breaches, force internet providers to alert users of malware, and impose penalties for non‑compliance.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +2 - HB 9557· Filed Jun 1, 2026An Act Establishing a National Academic Content Repository and Providing Digital Learning Resources and Free Internet Access in State Universities and Colleges, and for Other Purposes
The bill would create a national digital library and provide free campus‑wide Wi‑Fi for all state university and college students and faculty, aiming to make learning materials and internet access affordable and widely available.
Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2026-06-03Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - HB 4930· Filed Sep 26, 2025An Act Providing Universal Access to Digital Textbooks and Learning Materials for Students in State Universities and Colleges Through the Establishment of a National Academic Content Repository and Free Wi-Fi in Suc Campuses
The bill creates a national digital library of textbooks and learning materials, provides free high‑speed Wi‑Fi on all state university and college campuses, and sets up programs to help faculty produce and share open educational content.
Substituted by HB09532Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 6498· Filed Dec 1, 2025An Act Establishing the Public Schools of the Future in Technology and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a nationwide program that puts internet, computers and digital lessons into every public elementary and high school, sets up a task force to plan it, and requires the government to fund devices, teacher training, and online learning portals.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-12-03Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 7359· Filed Jan 26, 2026An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippine Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposed Cybersecurity Enhancement Act would create a Philippine Cybersecurity Council to coordinate government and private efforts, require agencies and ISPs to report and fix cyber threats, and set security standards for critical infrastructure.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan - HB 1922· Filed Jul 15, 2025An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Framework, and Establishing the Philippine Cybersecurity Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a high‑level council to coordinate the country’s cyber defenses, requires government and private entities that run critical services to follow international security standards, and makes data‑breach and malware reporting mandatory, with penalties for non‑compliance.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Atty. Gervile "Jinky Bitrics" R. Luistro - HB 4381· Filed Sep 8, 2025An Act Authorizing the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure Against Cybersecurity Threats and Incidents, and Creating the National Cybersecurity Agency, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Cybersecurity Act proposes to create a National Cybersecurity Agency, give it authority to protect critical information infrastructure, require incident reporting, and set up a fund for cybersecurity risk management.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Bryan B. Revilla +2 - HB 7922· Filed Feb 23, 2026An Act Establishing Minimum Quality of Service Standards, Measurement, Transparency, and End-User Protections for Internet Access Services
The bill would set basic quality standards for internet service, require regular measurement and public reporting, and give consumers clear rights and remedies if providers fall short.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2026-02-25Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 2291· Filed Jul 24, 2025An Act Mandating the Allocation of an Area for Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure and Facilities in Subdivisions and Housing Development Projects
The Housing Development Digital Connectivity Act would require every new or existing subdivision to set aside part of its open space for telecom towers and related equipment, and creates a system for agencies to plan, regulate, and resolve disputes over these installations.
Substituted by HB06801Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar - HB 63· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Promoting Open Access in Data Transmission and Providing Additional Powers to the National Telecommunications Commission
The bill seeks to make internet service a public utility, boost competition, protect users, and give the NTC stronger powers to enforce open‑access rules.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-07-29Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo - HB 695· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Policy to Accelerate and Harness the Digital Revolution to Foster Inclusive Economic Growth, Sustainable Development and Participatory Governance
The Digital Philippines Act proposes a national plan to speed up digital technology use, create a council to coordinate policies, develop digital skills, build broadband and community learning centers, and guide smart‑city development across the country.
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-07-29Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez - HB 4814· Filed Sep 23, 2025An Act Establishing an Information and Communication Technology (Ict) Education and Digital Literacy Program in the Province of Samar, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would require the Department of Education to add digital‑literacy and computer‑programming lessons to all public‑school curricula in Samar and to give teachers and students the needed devices and internet access, with funding to be set aside in the next year’s national budget.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-09-25Rep. Reynolds Michael T. Tan - HB 6818· Filed Dec 15, 2025An Act Strengthening Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection, Creating the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Commission, and for Other Purposes
The proposal creates a new agency to protect the country’s digital networks and essential services, sets up rules and a monitoring center, and provides funding and training to improve cyber defenses.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Alfred C. Delos Santos - HB 2429· Filed Jul 29, 2025An Act Establishing Information and Communications Technology Hubs Nationwide
The bill proposes to set up ICT hubs in every province to improve broadband connectivity across the country.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-08-04Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica - HB 4368· Filed Sep 4, 2025An Act Establishing the Public Schools of the Future in Technology and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a nationwide program to give every public elementary and high school internet, computers and tablets, and teacher training, while keeping regular classroom teaching. It sets up a task force, pilot schools, an online library, and a system for public‑private partnerships, and requires annual reports to Congress.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-09-09Rep. Adrian E. Salceda - HB 11370· Filed Sep 16, 2026An Act Establishing the Philippine Cybersecurity Council and Enhancing the National Cybersecurity Framework
The bill proposes creating a Philippine Cybersecurity Council and strengthening the country's overall cybersecurity policies to protect citizens, businesses, and government services from online threats.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2026-09-18Rep. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo +1 - HB 3750· Filed Aug 14, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the Use of Digital Technology in the Public Education System and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would create a national plan to put computers, internet and digital learning tools into public schools, set up a task force to manage the effort, and allocate ₱500 million to start the program.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-20Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3 - HB 3184· Filed Aug 6, 2025An Act Strengthening the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) in All Public Elementary Schools and High Schools, and Providing Funds Thereof
The bill would require every public elementary and high school to set up a computer lab with internet, train teachers to use digital tools, replace old textbooks with e‑books, and create a shared online curriculum, funded through the regular budgets of DepEd and DICT.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-12Rep. Emilio Bernardino L. Yulo - HB 1284· Filed Jul 3, 2025An Act Mandating the Creation of Information Technology (It) Departments in All Local Government Units, Defining Its Functions, Standardizing Qualifications, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill requires every province, city, municipality and highly urbanized barangay to set up a permanent IT Department, defines its duties (network, programming, cybersecurity, data, hardware/software, administration), sets staffing rules (CIO with specific qualifications), provides three years of national funding, and orders the creation of detailed rules within 90 days.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo - HB 9605· Filed Jun 1, 2026An Act Establishing the National Cybersecurity Agency, Strengthening the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, and Providing Funds Therefor
The bill creates a National Cybersecurity Agency to protect the country’s digital systems, sets rules for critical infrastructure owners, requires regular security audits, and imposes penalties for violations.
Business for the day on 2026-06-02Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +115 - HB 3394· Filed Aug 7, 2025An Act Mandating the Allocation of an Area for Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure and Facilities in Subdivisions and Housing Development Projects
The Housing Development Digital Connectivity Act would require every new or existing subdivision and housing project to set aside space for telecom towers and other ICT facilities, and it directs government agencies to create rules and a location plan to make this happen.
Substituted by HB06801Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar - HB 7577· Filed Feb 3, 2026An Act Strengthening Digital Education Access and Institutionalizing Teacher Digital Skills Training in Public Schools, and for Other Purposes
The bill would give public‑school learners free or low‑cost internet and devices, set up community digital hubs, and require teachers to take ongoing digital‑skills training, all overseen by DepEd, CHED, TESDA and DICT.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2026-02-09Rep. Tobias "Toby" M. Tiangco - HB 11421· Filed Sep 22, 2026An Act Establishing the Public Schools of the Future in Technology and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would create a nationwide program that gives every public elementary and high school reliable internet, computers or tablets, digital classrooms and teacher training, and sets up a task force and funding plan to make it happen.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-09-23Rep. Jernie Jett V. Nisay - HB 8492· Filed Mar 12, 2026An Act Establishing an Agriculture Information System in All Cities and Municipalities
The bill proposes a nationwide program called PSOFT that will give every public school internet access, provide computers or tablets for students, set up digital classrooms and innovation hubs, create online learning portals and a public library, and require an internet‑safety policy, all coordinated by a new inter‑agency task force.
Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2026-03-17Rep. Ricardo Jr. S. Cruz - HB 1358· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the Transition of the Government to E-Governance in the Digital Age, Creating for the Purpose the Philippine Infostructure Management Corporation and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill seeks to create a nationwide, digital government network that links all agencies, makes services available online, and sets up a new corporation (PIMC) to manage the needed ICT infrastructure.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-07-30Rep. Jc M. Abalos - HB 3822· Filed Aug 18, 2025An Act Authorizing the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure Against Cybersecurity Threats and Incidents, and Creating the National Cybersecurity Agency, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a new National Cybersecurity Agency attached to the DICT to set standards, monitor, and respond to cyber threats targeting critical information systems, and provides funding and penalties to enforce compliance.
Substituted by HB09605Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez - HB 3431· Filed Aug 11, 2025An Act Establishing the Philippine Virtual Library, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes a digital library of textbooks for all public schools and provides computers and internet so students can use it.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-13Rep. Crispin Diego D. Remulla - HB 4455· Filed Sep 9, 2025An Act Establishing the Public Schools of the Future in Technology and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would turn every public elementary and high school into a “Public School of the Future,” giving them internet, computers, tablets and digital classrooms, and creating a national plan to keep the technology up‑to‑date.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-09-15Rep. Ramon Jolo III B. Revilla +2 - HB 6924· Filed Dec 17, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the Transition of the Government to E-Governance in the Digital Age, Creating for the Purpose the Philippine Infostructure Management Corporation and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The E‑Governance Act proposes to move all government services online, create a new corporation to manage ICT assets, and set up funding and oversight mechanisms.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-12-22Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
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