Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

110
HNO.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill seeks to institute a training program for college teachers in both private
and public universities and colleges for the purpose of improving the quality of tertiary education
in the country by means of increasing the capability and competence of teachers. It specifically
seeks to expand the existing Republic Act No. 7784, also known as “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” to
include in said Program teachers in the tertiary level.

In its efforts to improve the quality of education, government often institutes changes in
‘the curricula and course offerings of educational institutions and allocates funding for research
and school facilities. It also provides fiscal incentives and other non-monetary benefits to teachers
in order to improve their morale and motivate them to improve their performance. At present,
teachers in the primary and secondary levels undergo continuing education through Teacher
Education Centers of Excellence mandated under Republic Act No. 7784. They also undergo
periodic merit examinations to test their knowledge in professional education, general education
and in their fields of specialization.

However, it is submitted that education cannot be upgraded through the above-mentioned
measures alone. In view of the pivotal role of teachers in the learning process the success of any
educational system depends largely on the ability of teachers to communicate effectively with
students. College teachers may have sufficient grasp or even mastery of their fields of study but if
they do not employ the proper teaching methods, the quality of tertiary education will continue to
deteriorate.

To remedy the problem, it is therefor necessary to institute a program for the continuing
education of college teachers similar to that required of teachers in the primary and secondary
levels so as to complete the reform of our educational system. Such program must focus on
training on the proper teaching methodologies but it may also cover other areas of study where
continuing education is necessary. The purpose of the program is to revitalize the human
resource component of the government’s education program by enhancing the skills of our
college teachers. Thus, this Bill.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Kar.

Lone District, Aurora Province


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
H.B.No,_110

Introduced by HON, JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
INSTITUTING A PROGRAM FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COLLEGE
TEACHERS, AMENDING FOR SUCH PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7784,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO STRENGTHENING 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

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 (a) of Republic Act 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 2. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act:

(@) “Teacher” shall mean all persons engaged in the classroom teaching of any subject,
including practical/vocational arts at [the elementary and secondary] ALL levels of instruction
including persons performing guidance and counseling, instructional supervision in all private or
public education institutions, but shall not include school nurses, schoo! physicians, school
dentists, school administrators, and other school administrative support employees. Graduates of
education who have passed the government examination for teachers although not actually
employed as such, are hereby included in this definition.

(b) XXXXXX

(c) XXXXX

(d) XXXXX.”

SEC. 2. Section 7 (f) is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 7. Powers and Functions. - The Council shall have the following powers and
functions:

(a) XXXXXX
(b) XXXXX
(©) XXXXX

(d) XXXXX


() XXXXX.”

(B Design collaborative programs or projects that will enhance pre-service teacher
training, in-service training, retraining, orientation, and teacher development.

PROVIDED, THAT ALL PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND COLLEGE TEACHERS
SHALL UNDERGO TRAINING IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, GENERAL
EDUCATION AND TEACHING METHODS IN THEIR FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION AT
LEAST ONCE EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS TO BE HELD DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. ANY
TEACHER WHO FAILS TO UNDERGO OR COMPLETE THE SAID TRAINING SHALL
NOT BE GIVEN ANY TEACHING LOAD FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE
DATE OF COMPLETION OF THE NEXT TRAINING. THE RESULTS OF THE TRAINING
PROGRAM SHALL ALSO BE THE BASIS FOR THE PROMOTION OF TEACHERS AND
THE AMOUNT OF TEACHING LOADS TO BE ALLOCATED.

(g) XXXXXX
(h) XXXXX
(i) XXXxx
() XXXxx”

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the
‘General Appropriations Act next following its approval.

SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.