IRR on free tablet use

1. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Pursuant to Ordinance No. SP-2954,
Series of 2020
“FREE USE OF TABLET FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
ORDINANCE OF QUEZON CITY”

2. SECTION 1 TITLE AND PURPOSE
This Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), is promulgated
pursuant to ORDINANCE NO. SP-2954, SERIES OF 2020, AN
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FREE USE OF TABLET TO ALL
SECONDARY GRADE 7 TO GRADE 12 PUBLIC SCHOOL
STUDENTS OF QUEZON CITY IN PREPARATION FOR
BLENDED LEARNING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021,
otherwise known as the “FREE USE OF TABLET FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOL STUDENTS ORDINANCE OF QUEZON CITY”.

3. SECTION 2 DECLARATION OF POLICY
The provisions of this IRR are in line with the
declared policies of the Quezon City Government
to:
2.1 Promote the right of every individual to
relevant quality education, regardless of sex,
age, and economic status; and

4. 2.2 Provide adequate support to efficient
and effective provisions of basic
services such as educational facilities
and materials;

5. SECTION 3 DEFINITION OF TERMS
As defined in the Ordinance, the following terms
shall mean:
3.1 Student/Learner - those who are
enrolled in secondary education.

6. 3.2 Tablet – refers to a wireless touch screen
device that is smaller than a notebook but
larger than a smartphone. Modern tablets are
built with wireless Internet or local area
networks (LAN) and a variety of software
applications, including business applications,
Web browsers, etc.

7. 3.3 Wi-Fi - refers to a type of wireless network
technology used for connecting to the Internet.
The frequencies wi-fi works at are 2.4 GHz or 5
GHz, ensure no interference with cellphones,
broadcast radio, TV antenna and two-way
radios are encountered during transmission.

8. 3.4 Face-to-face learning – refers to a learning
delivery modality where the students and the
teacher are both physically present in the
classroom, and there are opportunities for
active engagement, immediate feedback, and
socioemotional development of learners.

9. 3.5 Distance Learning - refers to a learning
delivery modality where learning takes place
between the teacher and the learners who are
geographically remote from each other during
instruction

10. 3.5 Modular Distance Learning (MDL) – refers to
individualized instruction that allows learners
to use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or
digital format/electronic copy, whichever is
applicable in the context of the learner and
other learning resources like Learner’s
Materials, textbooks, activity sheets, study
guides and other study materials

11. 3.6 Online Distance Learning (ODL) – refers to
the teacher facilitating learning and engaging
learners’ active participation using various
technologies accessed through the internet
while they are geographically remote from
each other during instruction.

12. 3.7 Blended Learning - refers to learning
delivery that combines face-to-face with any or
a mix of online distance learning, modular
distance learning, and TV/Radio-based
Instruction. 3.8 Teacher Advisor - a person who
teaches in a school who handles specific
number of students.

13. 3.9 Pandemic - An outbreak of a disease that
occurs over a wide geographic area. 3.10
Selling- is the act of any person who gives or
hands over (something) in exchange for money.
3.11 Pawning- is the act of any person who
deposits (an object) with a pawnbroker as
security for money lent.

14. 3.12 ICT Equipment - Information and
Communication Technology equipment it is an
umbrella term that includes any communication
device, encompassing radio, television, cell
phones, computer and network hardware,
satellite systems and so on, as well as the
various services and appliance with them such
as video conferencing and distance learning.

15. SECTION 4 COVERAGE
The scope of this IRR shall cover all Quezon City
public-school students in the secondary
education level, Junior and Senior High School,
specifically Grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
For purposes of this IRR, students shall be
referred to as the end-users.

16. SECTION 5 REQUIREMENTS
5.1 The Local Government of Quezon City
through the Office of the City Mayor shall sign a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the
Schools Division Office (SDO-QC) for the proper
receipt, recording, inventory and accountability
of the tablet.
5.2 The warranty agreement with the tablet
provider shall form an integral part of this IRR

17. SECTION 6 GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Public school students enrolled in the
junior and senior high school grade levels are
issued one (1) tablet each and data allowance
replenished monthly for internet connectivity.

18. 6.2 Internet and tablet use shall be for
educational purposes as assigned by the SDO-
QC. 6.3 The tablet may be loaded with a
standard suite of approved software and
security applications installed and/or assigned
by SDO-QC.

19. 6.4 The tablet and internet connectivity shall
not be used to participate in cyberbullying,
accessing pornographic sites and malware-
laden sites, or any form of malpractice that
violates Republic Act 10929 (Free Internet
Access in Public Places Act) and Republic Act
10627 (Anti-Bullying Act of 2013).

20. 6.5 The tablet is covered by a standard, limited
warranty, which may cover replacement of
defective hardware parts. This warranty does
not cover drops, falls, electrical surges, liquids
spilled on the units, fire damage, intentional
damage, normal wear and tear, lost parts or
consumables.

21. 6.6 Servicing and repair of tablets must only
be done by authorized service centers. Repairs
not covered by the warranty shall be
shouldered by the parents thru authorized
service centers.

22. 6.7 The issuance of the tablet and provision of
internet connectivity is based on the enrollment
status of the student. Therefore, in the event
that said student is no longer enrolled, or at the
end of the school year, the internet connectivity
shall be discontinued, and the issued tablet and
its accessories should immediately be
surrendered to the SDO-QC or its authorized
recipient/s.

23. 6.8 The tablet and its accessories shall not be
for sale and shall be not be used by any person
other than the authorized end-user; violations to
which shall be penalized.
6.9 As provided by its identifying marks, the
issued tablet remains to be the property of the
Local Government of Quezon City (QC LGU).

24. SECTION 7
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOOLS DIVISION
OFFICE
7.1 Shall be the lead Office that will facilitate the
distribution of the tablets to the end-users.
7.2 Develop and disseminate to Quezon City
Public Schools a uniform policy on the
distribution, retrieval, repair/replacement of
tablets.

25. 7.3 Ensure coordination with the Department of
Education (DepEd) for the installation of the
Microsoft Software in the tablet and to request
or arrange “e-mail of eligibility” as stated by
DepEd in its Memorandum No. 00- 0620-0030
dated June 8, 2020 as may be necessary.

26. 7.4 Require the end-user and his/her
parent/guardian to read and sign the Quezon City
User Agreement: Policy Guidelines on Internet
and Tablet Use. (Annex A).
7.5 Conduct Parents, Teachers and Learner’s
orientation in all public schools in Quezon City
before the issuance of the tablet.

27. 7.6 Clearly communicate online safety policies
and provide resources and information on digital
safety to support parents and guardians in
creating a positive distance learning experience.
7.7 Monitor all public schools and to organize an
inspection team composed of representatives
from the QC LGU, SDO-QC, School Principal and
General Parents and Teachers Association with
the assistance of the Barangay.

28. SECTION 8
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT
8.1 If in case the Tablet is damaged or lacks
other accessories upon receiving, the parent
shall immediately ask the assigned personnel
to check or replace the tablet. Immediate shall
mean right after receiving the Tablet and still in
the premises where tablet was received.

29. 8.2 The use of tablet shall strictly adhere to
DepEd Order No. 95, s. 2010 (Guidelines on the
Proper Use of Computer and Network Facilities
in All DepEd Administrative Offices and Schools)
and DepEd Order No.105, s.2009 (Guidelines in
Managing the Proper Use of Internet Services in
All Administrative Offices and Schools), hence,
the students and their parents/guardians shall
abide by the relevant provisions of the DepEd
Computer Usage Code of Conduct Contract and
Online Code of Conduct Contract.

30. 8.3 Parents/guardians are responsible for the
child’s safety under the Cybercrime Law and
other pertinent national and local laws.
8.4 Students and their parents/guardians are
jointly responsible for taking reasonable
precautions to protect and maintain the tablet
and its accessories.

31. 8.5 Students and their parents/guardians shall
not use the internet to conduct personal
business, play computer games, or take part in
any prohibited or illegal activity.
8.6 Students and their parents/guardians shall
not in any way download applications that are
not education related or are not assigned by the
School

32. 8.7 Students and/or their parents/guardians
shall not in any way modify or disable/uninstall
software applications or security applications
without written approval from SDO-QC.
8.8 Students and their parents/guardians are
jointly responsible for all data stored on the
tablet in terms of security and back up.

33. 8.9 For safety purposes, students and/or their
parents/guardians shall not bring the tablet
outside the house except when specifically
directed by the teacher.
8.10 In the case of damage or malfunction, it is
the responsibility of the student and the
parent/guardian to report the matter and return
the device to his/her class adviser for
coordination of repair or replacement

34. 8.11 In the case that a tablet is stolen or lost,
the parents/guardian shall submit the relevant
documents such as but not limited to: Police
Blotter, Certification and Sworn Affidavit to
show proof of loss or unlawful taking. In case
documents are not provided, the
parent/guardian shall pay the value of the
tablet.

35. 8.12 Students and their parents/guardians are
not authorized to pawn/sell or transfer
ownership of the tablet.
8.13 Students and their parents/guardians shall
participate in the regular monitoring and
evaluation activities facilitated by SDO-QC and
the QC LGU with regards to the status and
condition of the device.

36. 8.14 In case the end-user transfer to another
school, the parent/guardian shall surrender the
issued tablet and its accessories to the SDO-QC
or its authorized recipient within five (5) days
from the date of transfer. However, the end-user
may retain possession of the tablet if he/she
will transfer to any Quezon City public school,
provided that he/she shall inform his/her school
of such circumstances for proper coordination
and inventory

37. SECTION 9 PENAL PROVISION
9.1 The following acts shall be penalized
accordingly:
• Downloading of games, movies, and other
applications not intended for schooling;
• Failure to ensure the safety of a child under the
Cybercrime Law and other pertinent national and
local laws;
• Deliberate damage to the tablet.

38. 9.2 Penalties:
First Offense: Confiscation of the tablet for one (1)
week and guidance counseling;
Second Offense: Confiscation of the tablet for one
(1) month and a fine of One Thousand Pesos
(Php1,000.00);
Third Offense: Confiscation of the tablet for the
rest of the school year and a fine of Three
Thousand Pesos (Php3,000.00)

39. 9.3 It shall be unlawful for any person to pawn
or sell or to transfer the ownership of the tablet
to another individual, unless authorized. Any
person who violates this provision shall be
fined Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00) and
shall not be re-issued the tablet.

40. 9.4 It shall be unlawful for any person to
acquire possession of the tablet through
purchase/pawning or any unauthorized means.
Any person who violates this provision shall be
fined Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00) or
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months
or both.

41. 9.5 In case the violator is a minor, the
penalty of the fine shall be imposed on
his/her parent or guardian. Note:
Signing/Launch with BCRD/Barangay/Police –
regarding violation of the ordinance

42. SECTION 10
FINAL PROVISIONS SEPARABILITY
CLAUSE – If for any reason any section or
provision of this IRR, or any portion thereof, or
the application of such section, provision or
portion thereof is declared invalid or
unconstitutional by the court of duly constituted
authorities, the remainder of this IRR shall not be
affected by such declaration and shall remain in
force and effect.

43. REPEALING CLAUSE – Ordinances, executive
orders, rules and regulations, and other
issuances of the city government or parts
thereof, inconsistent with this Ordinance or IRR
are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

44. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE – This IRR, and any
amendments or revisions thereto, shall take
effect within fifteen (15) days after its posting in
two conspicuous places within the City.

45. Recommending Approval:
JENILYN ROSE B. CORPUZ, CESO VI
Schools Division Superintendent
JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
Head, Education Affairs Unit
MICHAEL VICTOR ALIMURUNG
City Administrator
Approved by:
MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE
City Mayor

46. ANNEX A
USER AGREEMENT POLICY GUIDELINES ON
INTERNET AND TABLET USE
1. The tablet and its accessories shall not be used by
any person other than the authorized end-user.
2. If in case the tablet is damaged or lacks other
accessories upon receiving, the parent shall
immediately ask the assigned personnel to check or
replace the tablet. Immediate shall mean right after
receiving the tablet and still in the premises where
tablet was received.

47. 3. The tablet and internet connectivity shall not
be used to participate in cyberbullying,
accessing pornographic sites and malware-
laden sites, or any form of malpractice that
violates Republic Act 10929 (Free Internet
Access in Public Places Act) and Republic Act
10627 (Anti-Bullying Act of 2013).

48. 4. Students and their parents/guardians are
jointly responsible for taking reasonable
precautions to protect and maintain the tablet
and its accessories.
5. Students and their parents/guardians shall not
use the internet to conduct personal business,
play computer games, or take part in any
prohibited or illegal activity.

49. 6. Students and their parents/guardians shall not
in any way download applications that are not
education related or are not assigned by the
School.
7. Students and/or their parents/guardians shall
not in any way modify or disable/uninstall
software applications or security applications
without written approval from the SDO-QC and/or
its School.

50. 8. Students and their parents/guardians are
jointly responsible for all data stored on the
tablet in terms of security and back up.
9. For safety purposes, students and/or their
parents/guardians shall not bring the tablet
outside the house except when specifically
directed by the teacher.

51. 10. In the case of damage or malfunction, it is the
responsibility of the student and the
parent/guardian to report the matter and return
the device to his/her School for coordination of
repair or replacement.
11. In the case that a tablet is stolen or lost, the
parents/guardian shall submit the relevant
documents such as but not limited to: Police
Blotter, Certification and Sworn Affidavit to show
proof of loss or unlawful taking. In case
documents are not provided, the parent/guardian
shall pay the value of the tablet.

52. 12. Students and their parents/guardians are not
authorized to pawn/sell or transfer ownership of
the tablet.
13. Students and their parents/guardians shall
participate in the regular monitoring and
evaluation activities facilitated by SDO-QC and
the QC LGU with regards to the status and
condition of the device

53. 14. The tablet is covered by standard, limited
warranty, which may cover replacement of
defective hardware parts. This warranty does not
cover drops, falls, electrical surges, liquids spilled
on the units, fire damage, intentional/damage,
normal wear and tear, lost parts or consumables.
Servicing and repair of tablets must only be done
by authorized service centers. Repairs not covered
by the warranty must be shouldered by the parents
thru authorized service centers.

54. 15. The issuance of the tablet and provision of
internet connectivity is based on the enrollment
status of the student. Therefore, in the event that
said student is no longer enrolled, or at the end of
the school year, the internet connectivity shall be
discontinued, and the issued tablet and its
accessories should immediately be surrendered to
SDO-QC or its assigned recipient/s.
16. The issued tablet remains to be the property
of the Local Government of Quezon City (QC LGU).

55. In accordance with SP-2954, S-2020, the following
acts shall be penalized accordingly:
• Downloading of games, movies, and other
applications not intended for schooling;
• Failure to ensure the safety of a child under the
Cybercrime Law and other pertinent national and
local laws;
• Deliberate damage to the tablet

56. Penalties:
First Offense: Confiscation of the tablet for one
(1) week and guidance counseling;
Second Offense: Confiscation of the tablet for
one (1) month and a fine of One Thousand Pesos
(Php1,000.00);
Third Offense: Confiscation of the tablet for the
rest of the school year and a fine of Three
Thousand Pesos (Php3,000.00)

57. a. It shall be unlawful for any person to pawn or
sell or to transfer the ownership of the tablet
to another individual, unless authorized. Any
person who violates this provision shall be
fined Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00) and
the student not be entitled to the re-issuance
of the tablet

58. b. It shall be unlawful for any person to acquire
possession of the tablet thru purchase/pawning
or any unauthorized means. Any person who
violates this provision shall be fined Five
Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00) or imprisonment
of not less than six (6) months or both.
c. In case the violator is a minor, the penalty of
the fine shall be imposed on his/her parent or
guardian.