English: Gatchalian raised the possibility during a hearing on Senate Bill No. 2840, which aims to amend the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 (Republic Act No. 4784) and introduce alternative pathways for people to become registered as professional teachers. Under the proposed measure, applicants could qualify either by passing a licensure exam or by submitting a portfolio showing they meet professional teaching standards.
Filipino: Binanggit ni Gatchalian ang posibilidad sa isang pagdinig ukol sa Senate Bill No. 2840 na layong amyendahan ang Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 (Republic Act No. 4784) at magbigay ng mga alternatibong paraan upang maging rehistradong professional teacher. Sa ilalim ng panukalang batas, maaaring kumuha ng licensure exam ang isang aplikante at ipasa ito o kaya naman ay magsumite ng portfolio na nagpapakitang nakamit niya ang professional teaching standards.