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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon Gify, Motes Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7143

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS:

AN ACT
CREATING PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS WITH AT LEAST FIVE (5)
YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall recognize the importance of education in nation-
building and the vital role of teachers in guiding and teaching the youth into
being productive members of society. Teachers, who practice the most noble
profession, must be given the value they deserve for their services.

To augment the shortage of teachers in our public school system,
volunteer teachers are hired on a temporary basis. They volunteer their
services to gain experience but may apply for a full-time post in case of
vacancy. A plantilla position, however, is never guaranteed and volunteer
teachers may wait for a long time before they are regularized.

Volunteer teachers are highly in-demand due to the shortage of
teachers in the public school system of the Philippines. In 2019, news
reported that public schools are in need of 31, 400 new teachers!. For
volunteer teachers, the government is struggling to provide quality support
which makes it difficult for the teachers to provide for their personal needs,
and their meekly allowance makes it very challenging for them to keep up

' Philippine Star. 2019. “Public schools need 31,400 teachers this year”
https:/vww.philstar,com/headlines/2019/05/10/1916660/public-schools-need-31400-new-
teachers-year (Accessed 12 July 2020)

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with the increasing living expenses in the country.

Despite the ongoing problem, volunteer teachers continue to serve in
their communities to educate and empower the youth. They continue to
equip the youth with knowledge and help mold children into becoming
active citizens of this country.

This bill seeks to support volunteer teachers and create plantilla
positions in the Philippine public school system for volunteer teachers who

have rendered at least five (5) years of continuous service.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly

sought.

RED VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. _/243

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
CREATING PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS WITH AT LEAST FIVE (5)
YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Plantilla
Positions for Volunteer Teachers”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - Under the Constitution, it is the policy
of the State to give priority, among others, to education, to foster patriotism
and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human
liberation and development.

SECTION 3. Plantilla Positions for Volunteer Teachers. - The
Department of Education is hereby mandated to create plantilla positions
for volunteer teachers who have rendered at least three (3) years of
continuous service in the primary and secondary public school system in
the Philippines; Provided, that the volunteer must possess the appropriate
qualifications and submit the necessary requirements for civil service
eligibility

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of
Education and the Civil Service Commission shall, within ninety (90) days
after the effectivity of this Act, formulate and promulgate the rules and
regulations for its effective implementation.


SECTION 5. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations for
the Department of Education under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued
implementation of this Act shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations, or other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. — If any portion or provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not
affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general

circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,