FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Sessiolt 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2063 
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Introduced by Senator EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Thousands of outstanding students are consistently being acknowledged for their 
academic excellence and virtues, However, such accomplishments may have not been 
achieved if it were not for the perseverance of educators, They are considered as the 
unsung heroes of our times because many have neglected the role they play in the 
advancement of education in our country, 
It is in this light that the State put emphasis on its duty to ensure that the 
performance and the morale of teachers will be kept at the highest leveL Although the 
Magna Carta for Public School Teachers aims to protect the welfare of teachers, it is still 
insufficient to respond to the needs ofteachers giving the high cost ofliving today, 
The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers had failed to provide benefits to the 
dependents of teachers, Thus, this bin seeks to grant additional benefits to teachers by 
giving their dependents the right to scholarship grants, free medical treatment and pension 
in case of disability of the teachers, In addition, it also encourages teachers to form 
cooperatives in their own municipalities to help promote their economic welfare, 
It is hoped that through this bill, the teachers will be motivated to work even harder 
in their task of shaping the minds of our youth, As we develop more competent and 
dedicated teachers, we can be assured of quality education for our youth, 'and for our nation 
- towards a better and enlightened future generation, 
In view of the foregoing considerations, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly 
sought for 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2063 
Introduced by Senator EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING BENEFITS TO DEl'ENDENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS AMENDING FOR THESE PURPOSES REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER 
FORTY-SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY (R.A. NO. 4670) OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following shall 
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mean: 
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(a) "Qualified Dependellts" refers to one more legitimate recognized natural or 
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adopted children living with or dependent upon the teacher for their chief 
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support where such children are not more than twenty-one (21) years of age, 
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unmarried and not gain fully employed, or where such children, regardless of 
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age are incapable of self-support because of physical defect. 
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(b) "Teacher" is any person engaged in classroom, in any level of instruction, on 
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full-time basis, including guidance counselors, school librarians, industrial arts 
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or vocational instructors, and all other persons performing supervisory and/or 
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administrative functions in all schools, colleges and universities operated by the 
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Government or its political subdivision; but shall not include school nurses, 
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school physicians, school dentists, and other school employees. 
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SEC. 2. Section 22 of Republic Act No. 4670, otherwise known as the Magna 
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Carta for Public School Teachers, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"Sec 22. Medical Examination and Treatment. - Compulsory 
medical examination shall be provided free of charge for all teachers 
before they take up teaching, and sl1all be repeated not less than once a 
year during the teacher's professional life. Where medical examination 
show that medical treatment and/or hospitalization is necessary, same shall 
be provided free by the government entity paying the salary of the 
teachers. 
"QUALIFIED DEPENDENTS OF TEACHERS SHALL 
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ALSO AVAIL OF THE SAME BENEFITS AS LONG AS THE 
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TEACHER IS IN ACTIVE SERVICE." 
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SEC. 3. Educational Benefits. - In addition to all other benefits to which teachers 
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are entitled under existing laws, rules and regulations, their children, not exceeding four (4) 
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shall be eligible to enter any state college and university or state vocational or technical 
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school to pursue any bachelor's degree preferably in science and technology courses, 
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vocational or technical course free' of any charge including but not limited to tuition and 
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matriculation fees. 
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SEC. 4. Eligibility. - The dependents of the teachers must meet the academic 
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requirement for admission to subject state college or university, vocational or technical 
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schooL 
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SEC. 5. Implementing Rules. -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) 
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and the Technical Educational Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall promulgate 
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rules and regulations which shall guide the implementation of the aforemeutioned sections. 
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SEC. 6. Section 23 of subject Republic Act (R.A. No. 4670), is hereby amended to 
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read as follows: 
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"Sec. 23. Compensation for Injuries. - Teachers shall be protected 
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against the consequences of employment iujuries in accordance with 
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existing laws. The effects of the physical and nervous strain on the 
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teacher's health shall be recognized as a compensable occupational 
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disease in accordance with existing laws." 
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"IN CASES OF PERlVIANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY DUE 
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TO WORK-RELATED SICKNESS OR INJURY WHERE THE 
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TEACHER HAD BEEN IN SERvICE FOR FIVE (5) YEARS, THE 
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DEPENDENTS ARE ENTITLED TO A MONTHLY PENSION OF 
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AT LEAST FIVE HUNllRED PESOS (P500.00). 
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"IN CASES OF PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY DUE 
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TO WORK-RELATED SICKNESS OR INJURY WHERE THE 
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TEACHER HAD BEEI\ IN SERVICE FOR FIVE (5) YEARS, THE 
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DEPENDENTS ARE E>!TITLED TO A MONTHLY PENSION OF 
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AT LEAST EIGHT HUNDRED PESOS (P800). 
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"THE DEPARTflIENT OF EDUCATION WILL HANDLE 
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THE 
DISTRIBUTIOi\ 
OF PENSION BENEFITS TO THE 
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DEPENDENTS OF TE/, CHERS." 
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SEC. 7. Section 27 of lile Magna Carta for Public School Teachers is hereby 
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amended to be read as: 
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"Sec. 27. Freedom to Organize. - Public School teachers shall 
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have the right to freely and without previous authorization both to 
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establish and to join organizations of their choosing, whether local or 
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national to further and defend their interests. 
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"THE FORlVlATION OF COOPERATIVES RUNS BY 
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TEACHERS AND DEPENDENTS OF TEACHERS IN EVERY 
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MUNICIPALITY IS 
ENCOURAGED. SUCH COOPERATIVE 
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SHALL 
PROVIDE 
CREDIT 
AND 
SELF-EMPLOYMENT 
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ASSISTANCE 
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WELL 
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LIVELIHOOD 
TRAINING 
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PROGRAMS. 
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"THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT 
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AUTHORITY 
(TESDA) WILL 
GIVE 
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APPROPRIATE 
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TRAINING PROGRAMS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE 
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TEACHERS AND ITS DEPENDENTS." 
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SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the 
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provisions thereof not affected by such declaration shall remain in force and affect. 
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SEC. 9. Repealillg Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations or part or parts thereof 
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inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed. modified, superseded or 
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amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall lalee effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in lhe Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
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circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
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Approved, 
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