HB2649 - AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANT OF STUDENT DISCOUNTS ON MOBILE LOAD AND INTERNET SERVICES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

As we evolve and live in modern times, technology has also reached education through modern innovations in the digital world by adopting hybrid formats. Access to stable internet and telecommunications services have become a fundamental component of learning. However, a significant number of students, particularly from low to middle-income families, face challenges due to the high cost of mobile data and internet services. This bill aims to institutionalize and expand the Twenty percent (20%) discount students have the privilege to use on fares-this time on mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans, and internet services to support online learning and digital education. It also provides qualifications and safeguards to prevent abuse and ensure fairness. Furthermore, this bill obliges telecommunication companies to cooperate in implementing the privilege and imposes penalties for unjustified non-compliance. Through the help of Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV, his Senate Bill on the "Act Institutionalizing the Grant of Student Load Discount Privilege on Mobile and Internet Services and For Other Purposes" served as an inspiration for this Bill and hopes to streamline the two in unifying the same intent and purpose. In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. For further reading: https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_20/HB02639.pdf https://www.congress.gov.ph/house-members/view/?member=L031&name=DIMAGUILA%2C+WALFREDO+%22ARMAN%22+R.%2C+JR.&page=0

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