Public education
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL ACT OF 2026
Senate Bill No. 2146, known as the Adopt-a-School Act of 2026, aims to enhance private sector participation in public education by amending the existing Adopt-a-School Act. It introduces new incentives for private entities to support public schools, including tax deductions and exemptions for donations, and expands the types of assistance that can be provided to educational institutions.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2026
The Public Schools and State Universities and Colleges Modernization Act of 2026 aims to modernize educational institutions in the Philippines by enhancing infrastructure, integrating technology, and improving access to digital resources.
EXPANDING THE PURPOSES AND APPLICATION OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND
This bill aims to expand the purposes and applications of the Special Education Fund (SEF) by amending Section 272 of the Local Government Code. It seeks to allow the SEF to cover additional educational expenses, thereby enhancing funding for public education.
AMENDING SECS. 235 AND 272 OF R. A. NO. 7160 (LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991)
This bill aims to expand how the proceeds from the Special Education Fund can be used by local government units, amending specific sections of the Local Government Code of 1991.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES MODERNIZATION
This bill aims to modernize all public schools and state universities and colleges in the Philippines by upgrading facilities, integrating technology, and providing better educational tools.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE IN TECHNOLOGY (PSOFT) ACT
The Public Schools of the Future in Technology (PSOFT) Act aims to enhance public education in the Philippines by integrating digital technology and innovation into the teaching and learning processes. It establishes an Inter-agency Task Force to develop a PSOFT Road Map and provides a framework for public-private partnerships to support these initiatives.
GALING PINOY KOMIKS SUPPORT ACT
The Galing Pinoy Komiks Support Act mandates the use of Philippine komiks in instructional materials in public schools and provides financial incentives to support the local komiks industry.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL ACT OF 2025
The Adopt-a-School Act of 2025 aims to enhance private sector involvement in public education by amending the existing Adopt-a-School Act of 1998. It broadens the types of support that private entities can provide to public schools and introduces clearer tax incentives to encourage participation.
KAWAYAN ACT
The Kawayan Act aims to institutionalize the bamboo industry development in the Philippines by creating a comprehensive roadmap and reconstituting the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council to promote bamboo as a sustainable resource.
ADOPT-A- SCHOOL ACT OF 2025
The Adopt-a-School Act of 2025 aims to enhance private sector participation in public education by amending the existing Adopt-a-School Act of 1998. It introduces new incentives for private entities to support public educational institutions, including tax exemptions and additional deductions for expenses related to the program.
PHILIPPINE ONLINE LIBRARY ACT
The Philippine Online Library Act aims to digitize all textbooks and reference books necessary for public education, establish the Philippine Online Library, and appropriate funds for its implementation.
AMENDING CITIZENSHIP RETENTION AND RE-ACQUISITION ACT
This bill amends the Citizenship Retention and Re-Acquisition Act of 2003 to allow individuals who have retained or re-acquired their Philippine citizenship to be appointed as faculty, researchers, or administrators in public higher education institutions without needing to renounce their oath of allegiance to another country.
NO COLLECTION POLICY IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
This bill mandates all public elementary and secondary schools in the Philippines to implement a no collection policy, prohibiting any fees or contributions from students during enrollment and throughout the school year.
EXPANDING THE PURPOSE AND APPLICATION OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND (AMENDING RA NO. 7160)
This bill aims to expand the purpose and application of the Special Education Fund (SEF) by amending Section 272 of the Local Government Code of 1991. It seeks to allow local government units (LGUs) to utilize the SEF for a broader range of educational purposes, including the operation of various educational programs and the acquisition of educational resources.
ONE TABLET, ONE STUDENT ACT
The 'One Tablet, One Student Act' aims to provide a tablet computer to every student enrolled in public schools and state universities and colleges in the Philippines, addressing the digital divide and enhancing access to educational resources.
CLASSROOM-BUILDING ACCELERATION PROGRAM (CAP) ACT
The Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act aims to address the shortage of classrooms in public schools by allowing local government units (LGUs) and private sector entities to construct classrooms, with funding support from the national government and other sources.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL ACT OF 2025
The Adopt-A-School Act of 2025 aims to enhance private sector participation in public education by updating tax incentives and establishing a streamlined process for donations to public schools.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL ACT (INCENTIVES FOR PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS)
The Adopt-a-School Act aims to enhance private sector involvement in public education by amending the existing Adopt-a-School Act of 1998. It introduces new incentives for private entities to support educational institutions, particularly in underprivileged areas, and establishes a centralized system for managing these partnerships.