Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8525

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

Explanatory Note:

Education plays an essential role in nation building for schools serve as a second home
for many students to grow and develop. In these schools, teachers all over the country
educate the youth through years of constant guidance and supervision. It is a noble,
but at the same time, a challenging profession for it is an important responsibility to
undertake day-in and day-out. There have been several enacted laws that have
recognized teachers for the value of their services, but unfortunately, it does not
include the volunteer teachers that have dedicated their time and energy into
undertaking the same responsibility.

Volunteer teachers only receive a meager allowance per month for services rendered.
This compensation is hardly enough to provide for their family’s needs consideration
the rising price of goods thus further increasing the cost of living. In order to increase
their income, several volunteer teachers engage in various income generating
alternatives such as selling food products, clothes, cosmetics, or other teaching-related
services. We believe that if they receive the adequate compensation to alleviate their
current condition, the time and effort that was spent on other alternative
entrepreneurial endeavors be put to better use that will benefit the schools and the
students.

In light of this, the proposed measure seeks to regularize volunteer teachers who have
rendered at least three (3) years of continuous service in the primary and secondary
public school system through the creation Plantilla teaching positions. It is only proper
that volunteer teachers be given the appropriate teaching positions (if they are eligible)
and adequate compensation that will provide them with a secure source of livelihood.
Moreover, it will accord them with the dignity and recognition of their profession as
educators.

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

JOHN MARVII RVO" C. NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8525

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

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 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”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policies. - Under the Constitution, it is among the express
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.

SEC. 3. Plantilla Positions for Volunteer Teachers. - The Department of Education
is hereby mandated to create Plantilla teaching 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.

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


SEC. 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.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation, contrary to or
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,