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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO PUBLIC 
SCHOOL TEACHERS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
4670, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, a law enacted in 1966 is 
considered the bible of Filipino public school teachers. It specifically provided 
programs for the promotion and improvement of the social well-being and economic 
status of public school teachers, including their living and working conditions, terms 
of employment and career prospects. However, it seems that lethargy bordering on 
official neglect has beset the implementation of the said statute. To this day, some 
provisions of the law have not been implemented and many still are partially 
enforced.
Thus, many years after the enactment of the Magna Carta for Public School 
Teachers, it behooved upon the legislature to take steps to ensure that good laws 
are not only passed but that they are carried out to the letter as well.
Primarily, therefore, this proposed measure seeks the full implementation of 
the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers. It mandates that the Department of 
Education (DepEd) carry into effect the provisions of Republic Act No. 4670 under 
pain of strict enforcement of the sanctions upon responsible officials in case of


neglect or omission to perform their duties. Moreover, the Secretary of the 
Department of Education will be directed to submit to the President and the 
Congress a periodic report detailing compliance with the aforesaid mandate. Finally, 
in appropriate cases, government agencies are enjoined to extend utmost support 
and cooperation to the Department of Education.
Even on the assumption that public school teachers shall henceforth be 
enjoying the effects of the beneficent provisions of the Magna Carta, this bill goes 
up a step further by providing additional benefits and privileges in the form of more 
liberal study leaves, educational grants to children of teachers, and more 
comprehensive special hardship allowances.
It is hoped that these additional benefits and privileges will make certain that 
public school teachers will receive their due and be placed on a plane befitting their 
roles as educators of our youth.
In view thereof, the early approval of this bill is being earnestly sought.
RAMON/BONG REVILLA, 3R.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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'19 JUL 15 A 9-45
S E N A T E
S. No.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO PUBLIC 
SCHOOL TEACHERS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
4670, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Section 19 of Republic Act No. 4670, otherwise known as the
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"Magna Carta for the Public School Teachers", is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"SEC. 19. Special Hardship Allowances. - In areas WHERE [in
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which] teachers are exposed to hardship, PERIL [such as difficulty in
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commuting to the place of work] or other hazards peculiar to the
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employment, WHETHER OF A PERMANENT AND RECURRENT
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NATURE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
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EXPOSURE TO DIFFICULTIES, RISKS OR DANGERS DUE TO
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THE INACCESSIBILITY OR DISTANT LOCATION OF THE PLACE
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OF WORK, OR ARISING FROM NATURAL CALAMITIES OR
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EFFECTS THEREOF, OR CAUSED BY HOSTILITIES BETWEEN
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AND AMONG ARMED ELEMENTS, as determined by the Secretary of
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Education, 
AFTER 
DUE 
CONSULTATION 
WITH 
THE
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APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TEACHERS [they] shall


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be compensated special hardship allowances equivalent to at least 
twenty-five percent (25%) of their monthly salary."
Sec. 2. Section 24 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 24. Study Leave - In addition to the leave privileges now 
enjoyed by teachers in the public schools, they shall be entitled to a 
study leave not exceeding one (1) school year after EVERY THREE 
(3) [seven] years of service TO PURSUE A GRADUATE STUDY IN 
EDUCATION OR ALLIED COURSES. Such leave shall be granted in 
accordance with a schedule set by the Department of Education. 
During the period of such leave, the teachers shall be entitled to 
THEIR FULL [at least sixty percent of their] monthly salary and 
APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCES: Provided, however, that no teacher 
shall be allowed to accumulate more than one (1) year study leave, 
unless he OR SHE needs NOT MORE THAN TWO (2) [an] additional 
semesters to finish his OR HER thesis OR TO COMPLETE A 
REGULAR MASTERAL OR DOCTORAL PROGRAM, IN  WHICH 
CASE, HE OR SHE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO AT LEAST SEVENTY- 
FIVE PERCENT (7 5 % ) OF HIS/HER FULL MONTHLY SALARY 
AND APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCES [for a graduate study in 
education or allied courses]: Provided, Further, that TO AVAIL OF 
THE BENEFITS HEREIN PROVIDED, THE TEACHER SHALL 
ENTER INTO AN UNDERTAKING TO CONTINUE RENDERING 
SERVICES IN THE INSTITUTION WITH WHICH HE OR SHE IS 
CONNECTED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR EVERY 
YEAR OF STUDY LEAVE [no competition shall be due the teacher 
after the first year of such leave]. In all cases, the study leave shall be 
counted for seniority and pension purposes.


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The compensation allowed for THE [one year] study leave as herein 
provided shall be subject to the condition that the teacher takes the 
regular study load and passes at least seventy-five percent (75%) of 
his OR HER courses. [Study leave of more than one (1) year may be 
permitted by the Secretary of Education but without compensation.]
Sec. 3. There shall be incorporated after Section 26 of the same Act, 
two (2) new sections under a new title to read as follows:
"V I. OTHER BENEFITS
SEC. 26 - A. EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS. - IN  ADDITION 
TO 
ALL 
OTHER 
BENEFITS 
TO 
WHICH 
TEACHERS 
ARE 
ENTITLED 
UNDER 
EXISTING 
LAWS, 
RULES 
AND 
REGULATIONS, THEIR CHILDREN, NOT EXCEEDING TWO (2) 
IN  NUMBER, SHALL BE ADMITTED TO ANY STATE COLLEGE 
OR UNIVERSITY TO PURSUE ANY BACHELOR'S DEGREE FREE 
OF ANY CHARGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE 
TUITION AND MATRICULATION FEES: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, 
THAT THEY SHALL MEET THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR 
ADMISSION 
OF 
THE 
SUBJECT 
STATE 
COLLEGE 
OR 
UNIVERSITY: 
PROVIDED, 
FURTHER, 
THAT 
THEIR
CONTINUOUS ENJOYMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS 
HEREIN PROVIDED IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT 
THEY MEET THE STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY TO 
BE SET BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.


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SEC. 26 - B. LONGEVITY PAY. - ANY PROVISION OF 
LAW TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING, A MONTHLY 
LONGEVITY PAY EQUIVALENT TO TEN PERCENT (1 0 % ) OF 
THE MONTHLY BASIC PAY SHALL BE PAID TO TEACHERS FOR 
EACH FIVE (5) YEARS OF CONTINUOUS, EFFICIENT, AND 
MERITORIOUS SERVICE."
Sec. 4. Implementation and Reporting. - It shall be mandatory for the 
Department of Education to carry out the full implementation of the provisions of 
Republic Act No. 4670. Without prejudice to any liability which may be incurred by 
the responsible officials in case of neglect or omission to carry out the duty herein 
provided, the sanctions for which liability shall be imposed strictly from hereon, the 
Secretary of Education shall, not later than six (6) months from the passage of this 
Act and every year thereafter, submit to the President and the Congress of the 
Philippines a report detailing compliance with the provisions of this Section.
For this purpose, all government agencies, in appropriate cases, are enjoined 
to extend utmost cooperation and support to the Department of Education.
Sec. 5. Separability Cause. - If, for any reason, any portion or provision of 
this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act or any 
provisions not otherwise affected shall remain valid.
Sec. 6. Repealing Cause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed, modified, superseded or amended accordingly.
Sec. 7. Effectivity Cause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.


Approved,