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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE IRENE GAY F. SAULOG 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is undeniably accorded paramount importance in the 1987 Philippine 
Constitution. Indeed, as a matter of policy, the Constitution mandates the State to place 
education at the forefront of its priorities.1 This commitment is echoed in Article XIV, 
Section 2 (1) which underscores the State’s responsibility to establish, maintain, and 
support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs 
of the Filipino people. 
In light of these fundamental policies, this proposed measure aspires to elevate the 
caliber of education, especially within the public school system. Its primary objective is 
to empower our dedicated public school teachers by providing government subsidies 
for their pursuit of postgraduate studies. This initiative represents an astute investment 
in our country's human capital strategically positioned to yield substantial returns in 
the form of a highly educated populace. 
The ripple effect of enhancing and improving our public school system will 
undoubtedly extend the ladder of opportunity to those who need it most—the 
marginalized and underprivileged who heavily rely on the State's provision of free 
public education. This initiative ensures that they will receive quality education—one 
that equips them with the necessary tools to craft a brighter future.  
1 Article II, Section 17, 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. 
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It is our firm belief that by subsidizing free and high-quality public education, the State 
is not only fulfilling its constitutional mandate but is also strategically positioning itself 
to wage a more effective battle against poverty in our country. This measure serves as a 
testament to our unwavering commitment and dedication to promoting a society where 
every Filipino, regardless of their economic background, has the opportunity to thrive 
through the transformative power of education. 
 
 
HON. IRENE GAY F. SAULOG 
Kalinga Party-list 
 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE IRENE GAY F. SAULOG 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
GRANTING SCHOLARSHIP TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Continuing Education 
for Public School Teachers Act."  
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It shall be the policy of the State to give priority 
to education as a means of cultivating patriotism and nationalism, attaining social 
progress, and promoting total human liberation and development. In the same vein, the 
State shall also establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated 
system of education.  
SEC. 3. Continuing Education Program. – In pursuit of elevating the quality of 
education in the country, all teachers in the public school system are encouraged to 
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pursue postgraduate studies. To facilitate this, the Department of Education (DepEd) 
and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall implement and administer a 
scholarship program designed to enable public school teachers to pursue further 
studies.  
 
 
 
SEC. 4. Coverage. – All teachers in the public school system (elementary, 
secondary, and collegiate level) are eligible to avail of the scholarship program.   
 
 
SEC. 5. Scope of the Scholarship Grant. – The scholarship grant for public school 
teachers shall fully cover the tuition fees for postgraduate studies, whether pursuing a 
master's or a doctorate degree, which can be used at any state college or university in 
the Philippines. Furthermore, under the scholarship program, a teacher may pursue a 
maximum of two postgraduate degrees within a five-year period. 
 
 
Additionally, a stipend of P20,000 per semester will be provided under the 
scholarship program to assist teachers in covering various school-related expenses. 
Throughout the duration of the scholarship program's implementation, the Department 
of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) may adjust the 
stipend accordingly to account for inflation.  
 
 
 
SEC. 6. Service Requirement. – After availing of the scholarship grant, a teacher 
is required to continue serving in the public school system for a minimum period of 2 
years. This commitment begins from the last month of the semester in which the teacher 
availed of the scholarship grant and applies to the most recent scholarship grant 
utilized by the teacher. 
 
 
SEC. 7. Funding. – The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this 
Act shall be charged to the appropriations allocated to the Department of Education 


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(DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as specified in the current 
General Appropriations Act (GAA). Subsequently, the necessary budget for the ongoing 
enforcement of this Act will be incorporated into the annual GAA. 
 
 
SEC 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of Education 
(DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall promulgate such rules 
and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Act within a period of 
sixty (60) days from the approval hereof.  
 
 
SEC 9. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any section or provision of this 
Act is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof 
which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.   
 
 
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and 
regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly.  
 
 
SEC. 11. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
general circulation. 
 
Approved,