Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Giselle Mary L. Maceda 
EXPLANATORY NOTE  
Article XIV, Section 2(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that 
the State shall "establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and 
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society." 
This provision underscores the importance of a responsive and inclusive education 
system in the development of the Filipino people and the nation at large. 
In pursuit of this Constitutional mandate, Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, 
otherwise known as the “Education Act of 1982,” declares as a fundamental policy 
the fostering of a spirit of shared purpose and cooperation among the members 
and elements of the educational community. It further emphasizes the need for 
collaboration between the school and the broader community, recognizing that it 
is only in such an atmosphere of mutual support that the true goals and objectives 
of education can be fulfilled. 
Presidential Decree No. 603, or “The Child and Youth Welfare Code,” 
already underscores the role of the home and the Parent-Teacher Associations 
(PTAs) in the effective implementation of the total school program, aiming to 
ensure the physical, social, intellectual, and moral development of children. 
However, as the needs of children grow more complex in today's society, and as 
the responsibility of nurturing them increasingly requires concerted efforts across 
multiple sectors, there is a compelling need to broaden this collaborative 
framework. 
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This proposed measure therefore seeks to institutionalize and enhance the 
role of Parent-Teacher and Community Associations (PTCAs) as an expanded and 
improved iteration of the traditional PTA. By incorporating community members, 
local organizations, and other relevant stakeholders, the PTCA model adopts a 
whole-of-community approach in addressing the educational and developmental 
needs of children. 
Through this enhanced framework, we envision an educational 
environment that not only promotes academic excellence but also upholds the 
rights and welfare of every Filipino child. This measure recognizes that education 
is not the sole responsibility of schools and families, but a shared duty of the entire 
community. By working together—families, schools, and local community 
groups—we can more effectively identify challenges, mobilize resources, and 
implement interventions that are tailored to the unique needs of each child. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
  REP. GISELLE MARY L. MACEDA 
 4th District, Manila City 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Giselle Mary L. Maceda 
AN ACT  
INSTITUTIONALIZING AND ENHANCING THE ROLE OF PARENT-
TEACHER AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS IN PROMOTING THE 
WELFARE AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 603, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE “CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. Article 77 of Presidential Decree No. 603 is hereby amended to read 
as follows:  
“ARTICLE 
77. 
PARENT-TEACHER 
AND 
COMMUNITY 
ASSOCIATIONS. – EVERY EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT 
CENTER AND BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOL SHALL ORGANIZE 
A PARENT-TEACHER AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 
(PTCA). THE PTCA SHALL BE COMPOSED OF PARENTS, 
PARENT-SUBSTITUTES, 
TEACHERS, 
COMMUNITY 
DEVELOPMENT WORKERS, AND A DULY RECOGNIZED 
COMMUNITY GROUP, WHICH MAY BE SOCIAL WORKERS, 
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH 
PRACTITIONERS, 
OR 
THOSE 
HAVING 
KNOWLEDGE, 
TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE IN THE PROTECTION AND 
PROMOTION OF CHILD RIGHTS. THEY SHALL ELECT FROM 
AMONG THEMSELVES THEIR RESPECTIVE SETS OF OFFICERS. 
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FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT, A PARENT-SUBSTITUTE REFERS 
TO A PERSON OTHER THAN THE BIOLOGICAL PARENT WHO 
HAS 
CUSTODY OVER 
A 
CHILD AND 
IS 
PRIMARILY 
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHILD’S CARE AND PHYSICAL, 
MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS 
FOSTER CARE PARENTS, LEGAL GUARDIANS AND CARE 
PROVIDERS: PROVIDED, THAT SURROGATE PARENTS AND 
CARE PROVIDERS SHALL SECURE A CERTIFICATION FROM 
THE PROPER OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL 
WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT CONFIMING THEM AS 
PARENT-SUBSTITUTES.  
 
ALL PARENTS AND PARENT-SUBSTITUTES WHO HAVE 
CHILDREN ENROLLED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS 
AND 
BASIC 
EDUCATION 
SCHOOLS 
SHALL 
BECOME 
AUTOMATIC MEMBERS OF THE PTCA AND SHALL COMPLY 
WITH THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT SUCH 
MEMBERSHIP ENTAILS. FATHERS AND MALE CAREGIVERS 
ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICPATE IN PTCA ACTIVITIES.  
 
PTCAs ALL OVER THE COUNTRY SHALL ASSIST THE 
PROVINCIAL, 
CITY, 
MUNICIPAL 
AND 
OTHER 
LOCAL 
AUTHORITIES, AND SCHOOLS OFFICIALS IN THE ADVOCACY 
OF AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 
THAT PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE 
OF CHILDREN.  
 
PTCAs SHALL CLOSELY WORK AND COORDINATE WITH 
SCHOOL OFFICIALS, STUDENT COUNCILS, LOCAL COUNCILS 
FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN, STAKEHOLDERS, AND 
OTHER CONCERNED AUTHORITIES, IN IMPLEMENTING A 
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CHILDREN.  
 
 
SECTION 2. A new Article 77-A is hereby inserted in Presidential Decree No. 603, 
to read as follows:  
 
“ARTICLE 77-A. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE PTCAs. – THE 
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE PTCAs ARE AS FOLLOWS:  
 
1) CREATE A DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 
TO ENSURE THAT THEY BECOME WELL-ROUNDED, 
STABLE, SOCIABLE, AND CIVIC-ORIENTED CITIZENS;  
 
2) ENSURE THE FULL COOPERATION OF PARENTS, 
PARENT-SUBSTITUTES, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY 


 
STAKEHOLDERS IN THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 
THROUGH 
CAPACITY-BUILDING 
SESSIONS 
OR 
RELATED ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE THEIR ROLES 
AND RESPONSIBILITIES;  
 
3) CONSULT THE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES, THROUGH 
THEIR 
STUDENT 
COUNCILS, 
PRENTS, 
PARENT-
SUBSTITUTES, 
OR 
CAREGIVERS 
OF 
YOUNGER 
CHILDREN, AND CHILD ORGANIZATIONS IN THE 
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS, 
PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES;  
 
4) SERVE 
AS 
AN 
AVENUE 
FOR 
LOCAL 
SCHOOL 
STAKEHOLDERS TO DESIGN OTHER APPROPRIATE 
PROGRAMS, DISCUSS ISSUES, IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS, 
AND RECOMMEND ACTIONS THAT WILL ADDRESS 
CHILDREN’S CONCERNS;  
 
5) RAISE 
AWARENESS 
ON 
AND 
SUPPORT 
THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES 
IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES;  
 
6) ASSESS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BASIC EDUCATION 
PROGRAM THROUGH INCREASED COLLABORATION 
AND COOPERATION AMONG KEY LOCAL SCHOOL 
STAKEHOLDERS, SUCH AS THE PARENTS, PARENT-
SUBSTITUTES, TEACHERS, SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AND 
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AMONG OTHERS;  
 
7) PARTNER WITH THE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL OFFICIAL 
AND 
CONSULT 
STUDENT 
COUNCILS, 
PARENTS, 
PARENT-SUBSTITUTES, OR CAREGIVERS OF YOUNGER 
CHILDREN, AND CHILD ORGANIZATIONS, IN THE 
DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MONITORING OF 
SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHILD PROTECTION, 
LITERACY, HYGIENE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, AND 
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, THAT REQUIRE THE 
FOLLOW-THROUGH, SUPPORT, AND PARTICIPATION 
OF ALL STAKEHOLDERS;  
 
8) STRENGTHEN 
AWARENESS 
AND 
PARTICIPATION 
AMONG SCHOOL STAKEHOLDERS BY FACILITATING 
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION REGARDING THE 
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED) AND LOCAL 
SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING 


 
ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY MODES AND PARTICIPATION 
IN MONITORING, ASSESSING, AND EVALUATING 
THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; AND  
 
9) SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF CONCERNED NATIONAL 
GOVERNMENT 
AGENCIES, 
LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT 
UNITS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN 
INTEGRATING RELEVANT PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, OR 
ACTIVITIES, WHICH MAY BE UTILIZED IN THE 
ENHANCEMENT 
AND 
STRENGTHENING 
OF 
THE 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.”  
 
 
SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DepEd and the Early 
Childhood Care and Development Council shall, in consultation with concerned 
government agencies and private organizations, issue the necessary implementing 
rules and regulations within six (6) months from the approval of this Act.  
 
 
SECTION 4. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and effect.  
 
 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
rules and regulations and other issuances, or any part thereof, inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.  
 
 
SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
 
Approved,