BGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. No.__2152___
(In Substitution of S.B. Nos. 1887 and 1893)
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Prepared by the Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture joint with the 
Committees on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education; and Finance, with Senators 
Gatchalian, Villanueva, Revilla, Jr., and Angara as authors thereof.
AN ACT
ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF BASIC EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES BY 
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS, 
STRENGTHENING THE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL UNDER REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 7784 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE 
PHILIPPINES BY ESTABLISHING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE, CREATING A 
TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", INSTITUTIONALIZING THE 
NATIONAL EDUCATORS ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the 'Teacher Education 
Excellence Act".
Sec. 2. Coverage.Act shall apply to teachers and school leaders in all public 
and private basic education institutions, and to all public and private teacher education 
institutions (TBs).
Sec. 3. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 7784, entitled "An Act to Strengthen Teacher 
Education in the Philippines by Establishing Centers of Excellence, Creating a Teacher


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Education Council for the Purpose, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other 
Purposes", is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State 
to protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all 
levels and [shall] TO take appropriate steps to make such education 
accessible to all. It is likewise universally recognized that the teacher is the 
key to [thO' cffcctivenGsg of the] EFFECTIVE teaching-learning processES 
by drawing out and nurturing the best in the learner as a human being and 
a worthy member of society. THE SCHOOL LEADER SUPPORTS THE 
TEACHER BY FOSTERING AN EFFECTIVE TEACHING CULTURE THAT 
PROMOTES ENTHUSIASTIC AND INDEPENDENT LEARNERS WHO 
ARE COMMITTED TO LIFELONG LEARNING.
[Thusrthis Act aims to provide and] TOWARDS THIS END, THE STATE 
SHALL ensure quality education by [strengthoning the education and 
training-of toachcns nationwide through a notional system ofcxcGllGncG for
teacher education.] PROVIDING A DYNAMIC, MODERN, AND 
EQUITABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM THROUGH THE NATIONAL 
LEADERSHIP OF THE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL WHICH IS 
MANDATED TO CARRY OUT THIS VISION THROUGH THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS WHO ARE 
[Qur vision is-a teacher education'system whose mission is to educate and
train-teachers] of unquestionable Integrity and competence, and who are 
committed to their continuing professional growth and obligation to help 
[thoir-students] LEARNERS grow as responsible individuals and citizens of 
the Philippines and of the world."
Sec. 4. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - ks used in this Act:
[(d)] (A) [-] TEACHER EDUCATION [G]Center of [-e]Excellence [^hall be] 
REFERS TO a public or private college, institute, school or agency, 
WHICH MAY EXIST BY ITSELF OR WITHIN A UNIVERSITY OR 
COLLEGE, engaged in [the] pre-service and continuing education.


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formal and non-formal, of teachers and teacher educators, that has 
established and continues to maintain [a] AN EXCELLENT track 
record in teacher education [On-terms of number of groduatog and 
their performance in-the government examination for-teochers and
tf’eir—professional—ac-hievement),] IN THE AREAS OF 
INSTRUCTION, FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS, STUDENT 
SUPPORT SERVICES, research, [and community service] 
EXTENSION SERVICES, LINKAGES AND OTHERS AS 
SPECIFIED IN THE CRITERIA FOR IDENTIFYING TEACHER 
EDUCATION CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE AS PROVIDED FOR 
UNDER THIS ACT [^hose graduates orc-models-of integrity, 
commitment,-and dedication in-education. The centers of excellence
may odst by themselves or within a university or college].
[(€)] (B) \r\ExceHence [—pertains] REFERS to the efficient, effective, and 
innovative delivery of relevant, functional, and quality programs in 
teacher education PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF 
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTION, training, 
research, and [eammunity service] EXTENSION SERVICES.
(C) FORMAL EDUCATION REFERS TO THE SYSTEMATIC AND 
DELIBERATE PROCESS OF HIERARCHICALLY STRUCTURED 
AND SEQUENTIAL ACADEMIC LEARNING FROM 
KINDERGARTEN TO DOCTORAL STUDIES.
(D) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION REFERS TO ANY ORGANIZED 
AND SYSTEMATIC EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY UNDERTAKEN 
OUTSIDE THE FRAMEWORK OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION 
SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SELECTED TYPES OF LEARNING TO A 
SEGMENT OF THE POPULATION.
(E) PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE 
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES OF 
TEACHING COVERING MANDATORY CURRICULUM AND 
PRACTTCUM SPECIFICATIONS.


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{?)OTHER TEACHING-RELATED PERSONNEL REFERS TO THOSE 
WHO PERFORM TEACHING-RELATED FUNCTIONS SUCH AS 
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS AND LIBRARIANS, AND OTHER 
PERSONNEL TO BE DETERMINED BY THE TEACHER 
EDUCATION COUNCIL.
{G) PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS REFER TO PUBLIC 
DOCUMENTS THAT SET OUT EXPECTATIONS OF 
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL 
LEADERS ACROSS THEIR RESPECTIVE CAREER STAGES. THE 
COUNCIL SHALL ADOPT THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED), 
AND ENSURE THEIR INTEGRITY THROUGH RIGOROUS 
REVIEWS AFTER EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS, OR WHEN THE 
COUNCIL DEEMS IT NECESSARY.
(H ) SCHOOL LEADERS REFER TO HEAD TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, 
AND SUPERVISORS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND 
THEIR EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THE PRIVATE SCHOOL 
SYSTEM, WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE THE TEACHING 
PROFESSION AND MANAGE AND LEAD TEACHERS.
(I) [“] Teachers ["-shall mean] REFER TO all persons engaged in the 
[classroom] PRACTICE OF teaching AS DEFINED UNDER 
EXISTING LAWS [of any subject, including practical/vocational 
artSf] at the eiementary and secondary leveis [of instruction' inciuding 
persons performing guidaneo-and counseling, instructional supervision
in-all private or public education institutions, but shall not include
school—nurses, school—physicians,—school—dentists,—school
administrators, and other school administrotive support-employees.],
WHETHER ON A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME BASIS, 
INCLUDING INDUSTRIAL ARTS OR VOCATIONAL TEACHERS 
AND ALL OTHER PERSONS PERFORMING SUPERVISORY OR 
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OR BOTH IN ALL SCHOOLS IN 
THE AFORESAID LEVELS, AND [G]Graduetes of education who


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[have passed the government examination for-tGachers] BECAME 
TEACHERS although not actually employed as such[>'arc hereby 
included in this definition],
[(^] P) [-] Teacher education [^^-shall mean] REFERS TO THE FORMAL 
EDUCATION UNDERTAKEN BY TEACHERS, PARTICULARLY 
[the] pre-service [education], in-service [education], and graduate 
education [of tcachers,] in various areas of specialization.
(K) TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS REFER TO HIGHER 
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS RECOGNIZED BY THE 
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED), OFFERING 
FORMAL DEGREE PROGRAMS ON BACHELOR OF EARLY 
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY 
EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, OR 
OTHER FORMAL TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
(L) TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMSTO RECOGNIZED 
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, SUCH AS BACHELOR AND GRADUATE 
DEGREES, THAT ENABLE PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS TO MEET 
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO THE TEACHING 
PROFESSION AND PROVIDE IN-SERVICE TEACHERS WITH 
THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE TO 
STRENGTHEN THEIR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE."
Sec. 5. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby amended to read as 
foliows:
"SEC. 3. Teacher Education Centers of Exceiience. - There shali be 
identified, designated, [established] and deveioped in strategic piaces in 
each of the regions of the country, one or more TEACHER EDUCATION 
[e]Centers of [e]Excelience [ferMieacher-education] based on THE criteria 
listed hereunder, assessed and adjudged by the Council. These TEACHER 
EDUCATION [e]Centers of [e]Excellence shall be initially chosen from 
among existing public and private educationai institutions by the Teacher 
Education Councii created under this Act.


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{■Should the need ariGC, certain CGntcm of cxcdlcrcG for teacher education
aHhe-provincial Icvd'may lator-bo idontified-and dovdopod.]
The criteria in identifying schoois and colleges as TEACHER EDUCATION 
[e]Centers of [e]Excellence shall include the following:
(a) highly educated, professionally qualified and experienced faculty 
MEMBERS RECOGNIZED IN THEIR FIELDS OF STUDY, SERVING AS 
ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, COMMITMENT, AND IN 
THE PROMOTION OF FILIPINO CULTURE, AND dedicated to the 
philosophy, mission, vision and goals of the institution and education;
(b) well-selected students;
(c) adequate library, research and study facilites;
(d) competent administrative and support stafr;
(e) well-planned and relevant CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, 
[instructional] INSTRUCTION, AND RESEARCH programs;
(f) adequate student development programs;
(g) adequate student services;
(h) relevant extension services, LINKAGES, and outreach programs;
(i) percentage of graduates who become teachers; [and]
0) GRADUATES WHO BECOME PROFESSIONALS IN THE 
EDUCATION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SECTOR, OR 
LEADERS IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR OR BOTH; AND
|j] (K) such other criteria as may be established and operationalized by the 
Teacher Education Council.
The Teacher Education Centers of Excellence shall ronn a national network 
which in turn shall network with elementary schools, high schools and/or a 
part thereof for laboratory purposes.
Any DESIGNATED TEACHER EDUCATION [e]Center of [e]Excellence 
[that-is-Gstablishod] shall be [maintainod-for at least five (5) yearD before 
any-proposal or review is-made to transfer it elsewhere] SUBJECT TO A 
MANDATORY REVIEW EVERY THREE (3) YEARS TO ENSURE THAT IT 
CONTINUES TO POSSESS THE CRITERIA PRESCRIBED UNDER THIS 
ACT."


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Sec. 6. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 4. Objectives and Functions of a TEACHER EDUCATION Center 
of Exceiience. - The objectives and functions of a TEACHER EDUCATION 
[e]Center of [e]Excellence shall be to: .
. (a) Experiment and try out relevant and innovative pre-service[/] AND 
in-service teacher education[/] AND training programs, INCLUDING 
ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO 
EDUCATION, CONTINUITY OF LEARNING, AND RESILIENCE OFTHE 
EDUCATION SYSTEM;
(b) Organize and coordinate collaborative research on identified areas for 
systematic investigation in teacher education as basis for Improving teacher 
education POLICIES AND programs;
(c) Serve as teacher resource center for curricular[/] AND instructional 
materials development;
(d) Serve as the central node for networking specific disciplines in teacher 
education in the region;
(e) Provide professional assistance to [Teacher Education Institutions (]
TEIS [)] that have expressed the need for such assistance;
(f) Encourage mutual support among TEIs in the region for upgrading 
and improving their programs; [and]
(g) [facilitate and help expedite accreditation among TBs] MENTOR 
TEIS IN PREPARING FOR AND PURSUING APPROPRIATE 
PATHWAYS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE;
(H) DEVELOP HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT IN THE FIELD OF 
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ON TEACHER EDUCATION, PUBLISH 
RESEARCH PAPERS THEREON IN LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL 
JOURNALS, AND FACILITATE THEIR ACCESSIBILITY AND 
DISSEMINATION TO TEIS AND CONCERNED AGENCIES; AND
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PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND 
IMPLEMENTATION OF A NATIONAL AGENDA FOR RESEARCH IN 
TEACH ER EDUCATION THAT SHOULD COVER PRIORITY AREAS FOR 
THE CONTINUOUS ENHANCEMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION,


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TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF LOCAL AND 
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION."
Sec. 7. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 
5. [-Grcation—ef—Teacher Education Counciy\;
COMPOSITION. - THE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL^ 
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE COUNCIL, SHALL IMPLEMENT 
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND CONTINUE TO EXERCISE THE 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8 
HEREOF.
[There shall-be □ Teacher Educotion] THE Council IS composed of [eleven 
(4i)] THIRTEEN (13) members, [with the] AS FOLLOWS:
A) Secretary of Education [7—Culture—and—Sports] as ex offido 
[ehairman,] CHAIRPERSON;
B) CHAIRPERSON OF THE CHED AS EX OFFICIO VICE 
CHAIRPERSON; and
C) [three—(3)] TWO (2) other eA' o/57c/b members, namely: [a 
Commissionor-of-tho Commission on Higher Education (CHED), a
roproGcntative of the—Nationol-Gommission on Culture and Arts
(N€€A)7]
1) DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION 
AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA); and
2) [the—Chairman] CHAIRPERSON of the Professional 
Regulation[s] Commission (PRC).
D) The [seven (7)] NINE (9) regular members of the Council who shall 
be appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines
(PRESIDENT) are AS FOLLOWS:
[(a) Three (3) representatives"Of ccntcrs-of-tcac-hor-cducationMjnc (1)
from-Luzon, one (1) from the-Visayas,-Qnd-one (1) from Mindanao-who
shall-take into account the views of the-parents-toachers and-community
ossociations, student-associations, nongovernmental-organizations, and
people organizations^oncemed with basic-education;
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Qnc-(l) rcprcscntativo of sciGncG-tGachcrs;
QnG-(l) rcprGSGntotivG-of mathematics teachers;
Gne (1) representative ofsociaf-studies teachers; and
One (1) representative of language-teachers.]
1) ONE (1) TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE FROM A PUBLIC 
BASIC EDUCATION INSTITUTION;
2) ONE (1) SCHOOL LEADER REPRESENTATIVE FROM A 
PUBLIC OR PRIVATE BASIC EDUCATION INSTITUTION;
3) ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM A NATIONAL 
ORGANIZATION OF PRIVATE BASIC EDUCATION 
INSTITUTIONS;
4) ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE OF DEANS OF COLLEGES OF 
EDUCATION;
5) ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM A NATIONAL 
ORGANIZATION OF TEACHER EDUCATORS OR PROFESSORS;
6) ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE OF SCIENCE TEACHERS;
7) ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE OF MATHEMATICS 
TEACHERS;
8) ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE OF LANGUAGE TEACHERS; 
AND
9) ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE OF TECHNICAL- 
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TEACHERS.
THE TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER REPRESENTATIVES SHALL 
TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE VIEWS OF PARENTS, TEACHERS AND 
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS, STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS, 
NONGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PEOPLE'S 
ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH BASIC EDUCATION FROM 
LUZON, VISAYAS, AND MINDANAO. THEY SHALL LIKEWISE GIVE 
UTMOST CONSIDERATION TO THE NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS OF 
TEACHERS IN THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN 
MUSLIM MINDANAO.


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THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF PRIVATE BASIC EDUCATION 
INSTITUTIONS AND TEACHER EDUCATORS OR PROFESSORS SHALL 
HAVE AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN 
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AND ADVANCING THE 
INTEREST OF TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND THE EDUCATION 
SECTOR.
[Tho-othcr officers of the Council-shall be clGctcd by thc members from
among thc-rcgular mGtnbGrs.]
The members of the Council shall serve without any compensation but 
shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by them in 
carrying out their duties under this Act.
The Council shall meet at least four (4) times a year and hold such other 
meetings at the call of the [chairman] CHAIRPERSON or a majority of the 
members.
All regular members of the Council shall [hold officb] SERVE fora period 
of [thfee-C-3)] FIVE (5) years."
Sec. 8. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 6. Criteria for the Selection of Regular Council Members. - The 
criteria for the selection of the regular Council members are as follows:
(a) Integrity;
[(d)] (B) Willingness to served];
[(d)] (C) RELEVANT [E]Expertise and experience [in-teachor-oducation];
[(c) RGCognizecl-as-an-Gxpcrt, nationally-orintomationally;] and
(D) MUST BE ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING FOR AT 
LEAST TEN (10) YEARS."
Sec. 9. A new section designated as Section 7 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby 
inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 7. ADVISOR TO THE COUNCIL. -THE PHILIPPINE NORMAL 
UNIVERSITY, THE DESIGNATED NATIONAL CENTER FOR TEACHER 
EDUCATION UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9647, SHALL SERVE AS THE
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ADVISOR TO THE COUNCIL BY PROVIDING RESEARCH-BASED, 
STRATEGIC AND INNOVATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS AND 
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON TEACHER EDUCATION."
Sec. 10. Section 7 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. [7] 8. Powers and Functions of the Council. - The Council shall 
[have] EXERCISE the following powers and functions:
[(f)] (A) [Design] ESTABLISH A ROADMAP FOR TEACHER EDUCATION 
WHICH SHALL SERVE AS GUIDE FOR DESIGNING RELEVANT, 
RESPONSIVE, INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE AND collaborative programs [er 
projects that will enhance pre-sotvico teacher tmining,'in-servicG training, re
training, orientation, and teacher development];
(B) STRENGTHEN THE LINK BETWEEN PRE-SERVICE AND IN- 
SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY COLLABORATING 
WITH RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDERS 
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NATIONAL EDUCATORS 
ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES (NEAP);
(c) [initiate a periodic review of curricula—and programs for- teacher 
education and-training through participatory-methodST—such as self
assGSsment-by-institutions] MANDATE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
FOR TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND MONITOR AND 
QUALITY ASSURE COMPLIANCE THEREWITH TO ENSURE A STRONG 
AND TRANSPARENT LINK BETWEEN THE OUTCOMES OF TEACHER 
EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 
FOR TEACHERS, RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE.
IT SHALL LIKEWISE ENSURE THAT SUCH MINIMUM 
REQUIREMENTS ARE IMPLEMENTED BY THE CHED;
[(^] (D) pFe] [i]Identify and designate among existing [private-and public 
schools, teacher educotion-institutions] PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TEIS, [as] 
TEACHER EDUCATION Centers of Excellence [for-Teacher Education, at 
the-national, regional,--and provincial levels] AND FORMULATE A
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STRATEGIC PLAN TO PROACTIVELY DEVELOP TEACHER EDUCATION 
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE IN EVERY REGION;
[(fe)] (E) [Te] [f]Formulate EVIDENCE-BASED policies and standards that 
[shaH] strengthen and improve the [system of teacher-education in all 
existing pubiic-and private schools] QUALITY OF TEACHERS AND 
SCHOOL LEADERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRESCRIBING 
A NATIONAL EXAMINATION TO DETERMINE THE MINIMUM 
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION INTO A RECOGNIZED TEI PRE­
SERVICE PROGRAM;
[(e-)"To encourage the establishment of consortia and other cooperative
arrangements among teacher education schools, public or private, for greater
efficiency and economy in the use of resources;]
(F) UPHOLD AND MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF PROFESSIONAL 
STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS;
(G) 
ESTABLISH POLICIES TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM OF 
RECOGNITION AFFIRMING THE CAREER STAGES ACHIEVED BY 
BASIC EDUCATION TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS BASED ON 
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND INSTITUTE AND MAINTAIN A 
POOL OF NATIONAL ASSESSORS FOR SUCH RECOGNITION;
(h) [To-review existing ond-recommend new legislation and policies of the
government in order to improve teacher education and promote the welfare
of' teachers] MONITOR THE QUALITY AND UNIFORMITY OF ALL 
CAREER-STAGE RECOGNITION PROCESSES BEING IMPLEMENTED; 
[(^] (I) [To-adopt] PROPOSE TO THE CONGRESS an adequate and effective 
system of incentives such as scholarships [grants, loan' progroms/'SubsidicG, 
stipends and other similar bencfito-ond incentives], GRANTS-IN-AID, 
STUDENT LOANS, AND OTHER STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 
AND THE NECESSARY BUDGET THEREFOR, in order to attract and 
encourage outstanding high school graduates, whether from public or private 
schools, to pursue teacher education. THE PROPOSED SYSTEM OF 
INCENTIVES APPROVED BY THE CONGRESS SHALL BE 
IMPLEMENTED BY THE UNIFIED STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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SYSTEM FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION (UNIFAST) BOARD PURSUANT 
TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10687, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
UNIFAST ACT;
(j) [:Fo"CqII—upon any department,—bureau,—office,—or government
eerporation, local government unit and-other concerned—agencies—for
assistance in- areas falling within their mandate.] SYSTEMATICALLY 
MONITOR, EVALUATE AND REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 
THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE NEAP OR OTHER 
PROVIDERS, TO PROMOTE EXEMPLARY PRACTICES OF TEACHERS 
AND SCHOOL LEADERS AND THEREBY CONTRIBUTE TO THE 
ENHANCEMENT OF THE STANDING OF THE PROFESSION IN THE 
COMMUNITY;
(K) ENSURE THATTHE SYSTEM TO PROFESSIONALIZE TEACHERS 
ALIGNS WITH THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, INCORPORATES 
FEEDBACK MECHANISMS TO STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE 
ENHANCEMENT OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION IN TEIS, 
AND INVOLVES COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF FACTORS 
AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF GRADUATES IN SUCH 
PROFESSIONALIZATION. THE CONDUCT OF A LICENSURE 
EXAMINATION SHALL GUARANTEE TRANSPARENCY THROUGH THE 
RELEASE OF THE MOST RECENT LICENSURE EXAMINATION 
QUESTIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THEIR ADMINISTRATION BYTHE 
PRC TO THE COUNCIL, ITS ADVISOR, AND THE PUBLIC;
[(§}] (L) [To- direct the] UNDERTAKE, APPLY, AND SHARE RESEARCH 
RELATED TO TEACHING AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THAT SHALL 
SERVE AS A CENTRAL REPOSITORY OF LITERATURE ON TEACHER 
EDUCATION, AND conduct [ef] relevant studies as may be needed in the 
formulation of policies and in the planning and successful implementation of 
plans, programs and projects required in attaining the purposes of this Act;
(M) CREATE OFFICES UNDER THE SECRETARIAT WHICH SHALL 
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COUNCIL IN EXECUTING ITS POLICIES AND PROGRAMS AND FORM 
COMMITTEES WHICH SHALL RENDER ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE TO 
THE COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OF THE FUNCTIONS 
STATED IN THIS SECTION;
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[f]Recommend appropriate measures to the President, Congress,
and heads of other government offices and agencies to improve, enhance, 
and strengthen teacher education, AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF 
TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS; and 
(O) PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND EXERCISE 
SUCH OTHER POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO 
EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS 
ACT."
Sec. 11. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. [8] 9. Secretariat. - [The Council shall organize and appoint a] A 
[s]Secretariat, WHICH SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE DEPED AND 
headed by an executive director, [that shall] IS CREATED TO assist the 
Council in executing its policies and programs, and [provide] IN 
PROVIDING the necessary administrative support AND TECHNICAL 
ASSISTANCE therefor.
THE COUNCIL SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO CREATE OR 
MERGE OFFICES UNDER THE SECRETARIAT, INCLUDING BUT NOT 
LIMITED TO THE QUALITY TEACHING OFFICE, QUALITY SCHOOL 
LEADERSHIP OFFICE, QUALITY PRE-SERVICE TEACHER 
EDUCATION OFFICE, POLICY RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OFFICE 
AND FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, AND DETERMINE 
THEIR RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS. IT SHALL LIKEWISE HAVE THE 
POWER TO ABOLISH OFFICES AS IT MAY DEEM NECESSARY.
THE COUNCIL SHALL FIX THE STAFFING PATTERN OF THE 
SECRETARIAT AND DETERMINE THE QUALIFICATIONS, 
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TO BE CREATED. IT SHALL FURTHER PREPARE THE NECESSARY 
BUDGET FORTHE OPERATIONALIZATION OF THE SECRETARIAT."
Sec. 12. A new section designated as Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7784 Is hereby 
inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 10. APPOINTMENTS. - THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE 
SECRETARIAT SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, UPON 
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNCIL. HE OR SHE SHALL 
SERVE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS UNLESS SOONER 
REMOVED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MUST BE 
ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING FOR AT LEAST TEN (10) 
YEARS, HOLDER OF AT LEAST A MASTER'S DEGREE IN EDUCATION 
OR ANY RELATED FIELD, AND HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE 
IMPROVEMENT OF TEACHER QUALITY ORTEACHER EDUCATION IN 
THE COUNTRY. HE OR SHE SHALL HAVE THE RANK, PRIVILEGES,
AND EMOLUMENTS OF AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR V.
THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DIRECTORS SHALL 
LIKEWISE BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, UPON THE 
RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNCIL.
THE APPOINTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEPUTY 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND DIRECTORS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO 
EXISTING POSITION AND COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION 
PLAN."
Sec. 13. Section 9 of Republic Act No. 7784 shall be renumbered as Section 11.
Sec. 14. A new section designated as Section 12 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby 
inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 12. POLICY REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT. - FOR THE 
PURPOSE OF FULLY OPTIMIZING POLICY DEVELOPMENT ON 
TEACHER EDUCATION AND REINFORCING THE ROLE OF THE 
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"SEC. 14. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NEAP. - FOR THE 
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF IN-SERVICE 
TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND OTHER TEACHING-RELATED 
PERSONNEL IN ALL PUBLIC BASIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, 
THE NEAP SHALL:
A) COLLABORATE WITH THE COUNCIL TO PROMOTE 
COHERENCE AND CONTINUITY BETWEEN PRE-SERVICE AND IN- 
SERVICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING;
B) DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE TEACHING EXPERTISE AND EFFECTIVE 
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP OVER THE COURSE OF A CAREER IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS;
C) COORDINATE AND OVERSEE THE CONDUCT OF NEAP- 
RECOGNIZED COURSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY OTHER 
DEPED BUREAUS, SERVICES OR UNITS, AND PUBLIC OR PRIVATE 
UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS;
D) CONDUCT RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF THE 
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMS PROVIDED UNDER SUB-PARAGRAPH C;
E) ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THESE PROFESSIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FORTEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS;
F) PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR IN- 
SERVICE TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND OTHER TEACHING- 
RELATED PERSONNEL TO PURSUE ADVANCED STUDIES IN 
SPECIALIZED FIELDS SUBJECT TO CORRESPONDING SERVICE 
OBLIGATIONS;
G) ENSURE AN EFFECTIVE LINK BETWEEN THE PROFESSIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND OTHER 
TEACHING-RELATED PERSONNEL WITH THEIR CAREER 
PROGRESSION. FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE NEAP SHALL DEVELOP 
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SYSTEM WHICH SHALL CONTAIN THE PROFESSIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED BY THE NEAP, THE 
PROVIDERS THEREOF, AND THE LIST OF IN-SERVICE TEACHERS, 
SCHOOL LEADERS, AND OTHER TEACHING-RELATED PERSONNEL 
IN ATTENDANCE WITH THEIR CORRESPONDING PROFESSIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT CREDIT UNITS EARNED;
H) STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION WITH LEARNING SERVICE 
PROVIDERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN PROVIDING 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS;
I) COORDINATE WITH THE PRC FOR THE RECOGNITION OR 
ACCREDITATION OF ITS PROGRAMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT;
J) COLLABORATE WITH TEIS IN THE DELIVERY OF THEIR 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, 
SCHOOL LEADERS, AND OTHER TEACHING-RELATED PERSONNEL;
K) CHARGE REASONABLE FEES FORTHE USE OF ITS FACILITIES 
AND FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMS NOT ADEQUATELY FUNDED FROM THE DEPED BUDGET; 
RECEIVE IN TRUST LEGACIES, GIFTS, AND DONATIONS OF REAL 
AND PERSONAL PROPERTIES OF ALL KINDS; AND RECORD SUCH 
FEES, LEGACIES, GIFTS AND DONATIONS AS A SPECIAL ACCOUNT 
OR FUND OTHER THAN THE GENERAL FUND, TO BE KNOWN AS THE 
NEAP FUND, AND ADMINISTER THE SAME EXCLUSIVELY FORTHE 
BENEFIT OF THE NEAP OR FOR AID TO TEACHERS, SCHOOL 
LEADERS, AND OTHER TEACHING-RELATED PERSONNEL FOR 
THEIR IN-SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT TO 
GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE DEPED AND OTHER APPLICABLE 
RULES OR REGULATIONS;
L) MANAGE THE AMOUNT TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE DEPED'S 
APPROPRIATED BUDGET, WHICH SHALL BE NECESSARY TO CARRY 
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M) EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AS MAY 
BE NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT THE PURPOSE AND 
OBJECTIVES OF THIS ACT.
THE NEAP SHALL PROVIDE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS, 
SCHOOL LEADERS, AND OTHER TEACHING-RELATED PERSONNEL 
IT MAY EXTEND SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS AS MAY BE 
DEEMED NECESSARY."
Sec. 17. A new section designated as Section 15 of Republic Act No. 7784 is hereby 
inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 15. CREATION OF NEW ITEMS AND TRANSITORY 
PROVISIONS. —
A) THE PERSONNEL OF THE EXISTING TEACHER EDUCATION 
COUNCIL, SHALL, IN A HOLDOVER CAPACITY, CONTINUE TO 
PERFORM THEIR RESPECTIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND 
STAFFING PATTERN OF THE SECRETARIAT SHALL HAVE BEEN 
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT; PROVIDED, THAT THE 
PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF THE NEW ORGANIZATIONAL 
STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN SHALL, AS FAR AS 
PRACTICABLE, RESPECT AND ENSURE THE SECURITY OF TENURE 
AND SENIORITY RIGHTS OF AFFECTED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
B) WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS AFTER THE EFFECUVITY OF THIS 
ACT, THE PRESIDENT SHALL, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE 
SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, APPOINT THE REGULAR MEMBERS OF 
THE COUNCIL. THE EXISTING MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL SHALL 
SERVE IN HOLDOVER CAPACITY UNTIL A FULL AND PERMANENT 
COUNCIL IS CONSTITUTED AND FUNCTIONING.
C) WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE APPOINTMENT OF 
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THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED UNDER 
THIS SECTION SHALL COMMENCE THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE 
CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNCIL."
Sec. 19. A new section designated as Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7784 is 
hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 17. JOINT CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE 
(JCOC) ON TEACHER EDUCATION. - THERE IS HEREBY CREATED A 
3COC TO OVERSEE, MONITOR, AND EVALUATE THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT. THE JCOC SHALL BE COMPOSED 
OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS EACH FROM THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF 
REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE CHAIRS OF THE COMMITTEES ON 
BASIC EDUCATION OF BOTH HOUSES AS CO-CHAIRS. THE CHAIRS 
OF THE COMMITTEES ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION OF 
BOTH HOUSES SHALL LIKEWISE BE DESIGNATED AS MEMBERS OF 
THE JCOC. THE SPEAKER OFTHE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND 
THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SHALL DESIGNATE THE OTHER 
THREE (3) MEMBERS OFTHE JCOC OFTHE HOUSE AND THE SENATE, 
RESPECTIVELY, FROM AMONG THE MEMBERS OFTHE COMMITTEES 
ON BASIC EDUCATION, ONE (1) MEMBER OF WHICH SHALL BE 
FROM THE MINORITY."
Sec. 20. The subsequent sections of Republic Act No. 7784 are hereby renumbered 
accordingly.
Sec. 21. Appropriations.-The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in 
the DepEd's budget the amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act. 
Thereafter, the amount for its continuous implementation shall be included in the Annual 
General Appropriations Act of the DEPED, CHED, TESDA, and PRC.
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Sec. 22. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - Within sixty (60) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the Council created under Section 7 herein shall issue the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective Implementation. The IRR issued pursuant 
to this section shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in a newspaper of 
general circulation.
Copies of the IRR as published shall be transmitted to, the Chairs of the Committees 
on Basic Education not later than six (6) months after the effectivity of this Act.
Sec. 23. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid 
or unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 24 Repealing Clause. - All other laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, 
administrative orders, rules and regulations, issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with 
or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly.
Sec. 25. Effectivity. - Notwithstanding the non-issuance of the IRR, this Act shall 
take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper 
of general circulation.
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