English: Under the Excellence in Teacher Education Act (Republic Act No. 11713), the Secretary of Education serves as the chair of the revamped Teacher Education Council (TEC), which is mandated to improve the quality of teacher education and training in the country. The TEC is also responsible for establishing fundamental requirements for teacher education programs.
Filipino: Sa ilalim ng Excellence in Teacher Education (Republic Act No. 11713), ang Kalihim ng Edukasyon ang itinalagang chairperson sa pinaigting na Teacher Education Council (TEC) na may mandatong iangat ang training at edukasyon ng mga guro. Mandato rin ng TEC na magtalaga ng basic requirements para sa mga teacher education programs o kurso sa edukasyon.