Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROVIDING A TEN PERCENT DISCOUNT TO LICENSED TEACHERS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 5, Article XIV of the Constitution mandates that "The State shall assign the 
highest budgetary priority to education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain its 
rightful share of the best available talents through adequate remuneration and other means of 
job satisfaction and fulfillment." Recognizing the pivotal role of teachers in shaping the 
minds of future generations, it is essential to honor and support them appropriately. 
Teaching is widely regarded as the most noble profession due to its crucial role in the 
intellectual and moral development of the youth. Licensed teachers, whether they serve in 
public or private educational institutions, deserve recognition and support for their dedication 
and hard work. 
This bill aims to acknowledge the indispensable contributions of licensed teachers by 
providing them with a ten percent (10%) discount on the purchase of goods and services. This 
initiative aligns with constitutional provisions and seeks to address the disparity in teacher 
compensation between the Philippines and other countries. By offering this discount, we aim 
to enhance the financial well-being of our teachers, thereby contributing to their overall job 
satisfaction and fulfillment. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
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July 1, 2024
4:45 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROVIDING A TEN PERCENT DISCOUNT TO LICENSED TEACHERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall otherwise be known as “Teacher Discount Act.” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy — It is the policy of the state to ensure that its licensed 
teachers are adequately compensated for their invaluable services. Recognizing the essential 
role they play in educating and shaping the minds of future generations, the state aims to 
provide comprehensive support that goes beyond basic salaries. To achieve this, the state 
shall implement a range of privileges designed to enhance the overall compensation package 
of licensed teachers, ensuring the affordability of essential goods and services. 
SEC. 3. Discount Privilege for Licensed Teachers — Licensed teachers shall be entitled to a 
ten percent (10%) discount on the following goods and services from all establishments: 
(a) Classroom Supplies & Other learning materials: This includes the purchase of
classroom supplies and other learning materials, accessories, and equipment determined by
the Department of Education (DepEd). The DepEd will establish guidelines for compulsory
rebates, distributing the discount burden among retailers, manufacturers, and distributors
according to their respective margins.
(b) Medicines and Medical Supplies: This includes the purchase of medicines, influenza
and pneumococcal vaccines, and other essential medical supplies, accessories, and equipment
as determined by the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH will establish guidelines for
compulsory rebates, distributing the discount burden among retailers, manufacturers, and
distributors according to their respective margins.
(c) Professional Fees: This applies to the professional fees of attending physicians in all
private hospitals, medical facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health care services.
(d) Home Health Care Services: This includes the professional fees of licensed health
professionals providing home health care services as endorsed by private hospitals or
employed through home health care employment agencies.
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(e) Medical and Dental Services: This includes diagnostic and laboratory fees in all private
hospitals, medical facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health care services, in accordance
with the rules and regulations to be issued by the DOH in coordination with the Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
(f) Land Transportation: This includes actual fare for travel on public utility buses (PUBs),
public utility jeepneys (PUJs), taxis, Asian utility vehicles (AUVs), shuttle services, and
public railways, including Light Rail Transit (LRT), Mass Rail Transit (MRT), and
Philippine National Railways (PNR).
(g) Domestic Air and Sea Transport: This includes actual transportation fare for domestic
air transport services and sea shipping vessels, based on the actual fare and advance booking.
(h) Lodging and Recreation: This includes services in hotels and similar lodging
establishments, restaurants, and recreation centers.
(i) Entertainment Venues: This includes admission fees charged by theaters, cinema houses,
concert halls, circuses, and other leisure and amusement establishments.
(j) Funeral and Burial Services: This applies to funeral and burial services for the death of
senior citizens.6
When purchasing goods or services with a promotional discount, the licensed professional 
teachers may choose to avail of either the promotional discount or the discount provided 
herein, whichever is higher. 
SEC. 4. Limitation on Discount Privilege - The discount privilege granted under this Act 
shall be applicable solely to the personal expenses of the licensed teacher. It covers only the 
payment for goods and services directly utilized by the licensed teachers themselves. This 
privilege does not extend to cover expenses incurred by their relatives, friends, or 
companions who are not qualified beneficiaries under the provisions of this Act. The discount 
is strictly personal and non-transferable, ensuring that it benefits only the licensed 
professional teachers. 
SEC. 5. Proof of Identity - To utilize the discount privilege, the licensed teacher, or his/her 
duly authorized representative, must present a valid identification card issued by the 
Professional Regulation Commission. This identification card serves as proof of eligibility for 
the discount benefits provided under this Act. 
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause - All laws, executive orders, administrative orders, rules, 
regulations, decrees, and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby revoked, repealed, or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 7. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, 
the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue in operation and remain in full force 
and effect, 
SEC. 8. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in the two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,