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Accomplishments and Contributions of President Rodrigo Duterte's Administration
Science and Technology
Republic Act No. 10929: Free Internet Access in Public Places Act
Date Enacted: August 2, 2017
Purpose: Establishes free internet access in public places across the Philippines.
Republic Act No. 11202: Mobile Number Portability Act
Date Enacted: February 8, 2019
Purpose: Requires mobile service providers to allow subscribers to port their mobile numbers without losing service continuity.
Republic Act No. 11035: Balik Scientist Act
Date Enacted: June 15, 2018
Purpose: Institutionalizes the Balik Scientist Program to attract Filipino scientists abroad to return to the Philippines.
Republic Act No. 11312: Magna Carta for Scientists
Date Enacted: April 17, 2019
Purpose: Strengthens rights and benefits of scientists and researchers in government sectors.
Republic Act No. 11055: Philippine Identification System Act
Date Enacted: August 6, 2018
Purpose: Establishes a national identification system for all citizens, enhancing service delivery and national security.
Republic Act No. 11363: Philippine Space Act
Date Enacted: August 8, 2019
Purpose: Establishes the Philippine Space Development and Utilization Policy and creates the Philippine Space Agency.
Republic Act No. 11665: Telecommuting Act
Date Enacted: December 20, 2018
Purpose: Institutionalizes telecommuting as a work arrangement in the private sector.
Republic Act No. 11927: Philippine Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act
Date Enacted: July 30, 2022
Purpose: Enhances the competitiveness of the Philippine digital workforce by creating an inter-agency council for development.
Education
Republic Act No. 10931: Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
Date Enacted: August 3, 2017
Purpose: Promotes free tertiary education in state universities and colleges, and establishes student loan programs.
Republic Act No. 11509: Doktor Para sa Bayan Act
Date Enacted: December 23, 2020
Purpose: Establishes a medical scholarship program with a return of service requirement for recipients.
Republic Act No. 11358: National Vision Screening Act
Date Enacted: July 31, 2019
Purpose: Implements a vision screening program for kindergarten pupils.
Republic Act No. 11510: Alternative Learning System Act
Date Enacted: December 23, 2020
Purpose: Institutionalizes a learning system for out-of-school children and adults.
Republic Act No. 11369: National Student's Day Act
Date Enacted: August 8, 2019
Purpose: Recognizes November 17 as National Students' Day.
Republic Act No. 11713: Excellence in Teacher Education Act
Date Enacted: April 27, 2022
Purpose: Strengthens teacher education through scholarships and the establishment of the National Educators' Academy.
Republic Act No. 11476: GMRC and Values Education Act
Date Enacted: June 25, 2020
Purpose: Institutionalizes values education in the K to 12 curriculum.
Accomplishments and Contributions of President Bongbong Marcos' Administration
Science and Technology
Republic Act No. 11934: Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act
Date Enacted: October 10, 2022
Purpose: Mandates the registration of SIM cards to enhance accountability and combat fraud.
Republic Act No. 11967: Internet Transactions Act of 2023
Date Enacted: December 05, 2023
Purpose: Protects consumers and merchants in online transactions by creating an Electronic Commerce Bureau.
Education
Republic Act No. 11984: No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act
Date Enacted: March 11, 2024
Purpose: Requires educational institutions to allow disadvantaged students to take exams despite unpaid fees.
Republic Act No. 12063: Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act
Date Enacted: November 07, 2024
Purpose: Institutionalizes a framework that fosters collaboration between enterprises and educational institutions.
Republic Act No. 11997: Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act
Date Enacted: May 31, 2024
Purpose: Grants teaching allowances for public school teachers to support their financial stability.
Republic Act No. 12080: Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act
Date Enacted: December 06, 2024
Purpose: Strengthens mental health services in basic education through developmental programs.
Republic Act No. 12006: Free College Examinations Act
Date Enacted: June 14, 2024
Purpose: Waives entrance examination fees for certain students in private higher education institutions.
Republic Act No. 12124: Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act
Date Enacted: March 3, 2025
Purpose: Institutionalizes a program that recognizes non-traditional education pathways for higher education.
Republic Act No. 12028: Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act
Date Enacted: October 16, 2024
Purpose: Establishes programs aimed at academic recovery and enhancing accessibility to learning resources.