English: Gatchalian filed Senate Bill No. 2840, which includes a key provision to introduce alternative pathways for registration as professional teachers, allowing applicants to qualify either through a licensure examination or by submitting a portfolio demonstrating their attainment of professional teaching standards. The aim of these pathways is to expand the pool of competent and skilled teachers, particularly in subjects or areas where specialized knowledge and expertise are highly needed.
Filipino: Inihain ni Gatchalian ang Senate Bill No. 2840, kung saan iminumungkahi niya ang mga alternative pathways o alternatibong paraan upang maging rehistrado ang isang propesyonal na guro. Sa ilalim ng naturang panukala, maaaring kumuha ang isang aplikante ng licensure examination o magsumite ng portfolio na nagpapakitang taglay niya ang mga professional teaching standards. Layon ng pathways na ito na palawakin ang bilang ng mga kwalipikado at may sapat na kasanayang guro lalo na sa larangan na kung saan ay kinakailangan ang specialized knowledge at expertise.