In the Philippines, there are several key laws and regulations that govern the education sector, particularly pertaining to teachers and their professional practice. Here is a list of some significant laws related to education and teachers' rights and responsibilities:
1. Republic Act No. 4670 - Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (1966)
- This law outlines the rights and responsibilities of public school teachers in the Philippines, including their salaries, benefits, and working conditions.
2. Republic Act No. 7836 - Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
- This law mandates the licensure examination for teachers and establishes the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers.
3. **Republic Act No. 10533** - Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K to 12 Law)
- This law restructures the Philippine educational system by implementing the K-12 program, which includes Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education.
4. **Republic Act No. 8292** - Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997
- This law provides for the modernization, standardization, and regulation of higher education in the Philippines, including reforms in curriculum, faculty development, and governance.
5. **Republic Act No. 9155** - Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001
- This law decentralizes the management of basic education to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of education services, particularly in public schools.
6. **Republic Act No. 7837** - Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995
- This law protects individuals from sexual harassment in workplaces, including educational institutions, and provides mechanisms for filing complaints and imposing penalties.
7. **Republic Act No. 10912** - Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016
- This law mandates the continuing education and professional development of all regulated professions, including teachers, to ensure competence and lifelong learning.
8. **Republic Act No. 10157** - Kindergarten Education Act (2012)
- This law mandates universal Kindergarten education as part of the K-12 program, aiming to provide early childhood education to all Filipino children.
9. **Republic Act No. 10627** - Anti-Bullying Act of 2013
- This law addresses bullying in educational institutions and imposes penalties on perpetrators and school authorities who fail to address incidents of bullying.
10. **Republic Act No. 10931** - Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (2017)
- This law provides free tuition and other miscellaneous fees for students in state universities and colleges (SUCs), local universities and colleges (LUCs), and state-run technical-vocational institutions.
PRC BR 435 – Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
PD 1006 – Decree Professionalizing Teachers
RA NO. 1425 – inclusion of the works of Jose Rizal
RA NO. 4670 – “Magna Carta for Public School Teacher”
RA 7722 – CHED
RA 7796 – “TESDA Act of 1994”
RA 7836 – Phil. Teachers
Professionalization Act of 1994
RA 9155 – BEGA (Basic Educ.) or
DepEd Law
RA 9293 – Teachers Professionaliza
tion Act
RA 10533 – K-12 Law
ACT NO. 2706 – “Private School Law”
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 578 –
“persons in authority”
■KAUTUSANG PANGKAGAWARAN BLG 7
- PILIPINO NatlLng
PROKLAMA BLG 12 - Linggo ng Wika
(Balagtas,Mr29-Ap4)
PROKLAMA BLG. 186 – Linggo ng
Wika (Quezon,Ag13-19)
PROKLAMA BLG. 1041 – Buwan ng
Wika (Ramos)
■PHIL. CONSTITUTION ACT 14 – ESTACS
RA 1079 – no limit of Civil Serviceeligibility
RA 6655 – “Free Public Secondary
Educ. Act of 1988”
RA 6728 – “Act Providing Government
Assistance to
Students and Teachers in Private
Education
RA 7277 – Magna Carta for PWD
RA 7610 – Anti-Child Abuse Law
(Amendment: RA 9231)
RA 7743 – establishment of public
libraries
RA 7877 – “Anti Sexual Harassment
Act of 1995”
RA 7880 – “Fair and Equitable Access
to Education Act”
RA 8049 – Anti-Hazing Law
RA 8187 – Paternity Act
RA 10627 – Anti-Bullying
SB 1987 ART. 14 SEK. 6-9 – FILIPINO
(National Language)
These laws collectively shape the framework for education and the teaching profession in the Philippines, ensuring standards, rights, and protection for teachers and students alike while promoting quality education across the country.
