Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The glaring truth is that the state of public education in the Philippines is grim and 
subpar compared with most of our neighbors in Asia, and especially with the western 
world. This bill keys in on the need to legislate a uniform size of classroom or fixed 
classroom to student ratio in our schools to improve the situation of public education 
in the country. 
The Department of Education (DepEd) recorded the current classroom-student ratio 
in public elementary schools at 1:34 on average, and in public high schools at 1:45. 
Big classes take a rigorous physical and professional toll on teachers, resulting in 
impersonal learning, and frame a disruptive learning environment for our students. 
This bill institutionalizes an ideal class size of no more than 35 enrolled students. Any 
class exceeding 35 students up to a maximum of 50 students shall be considered a 
large class. Teachers of large classes shall receive an honorarium equivalent to one 
percent (1%) of their daily rate for every student in excess of 35. In no case shall a 
class size larger than 50 enrolled students shall be permitted. 
We recognize the problems that beset our education sector, and continuously strive 
to make the situation better for our teachers and students alike. Under this bill, an 
amount of five billion pesos is allotted to ensure its efficient and successful 
implementation. 
In consideration of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
 MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE  
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
August 23, 2022
2:00 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT 
REGULATING CLASS SIZE IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known "The Public-School Size Law." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy of the State to protect 
and promote the right of all citizens to quality education. It is likewise declared that the 
State shall provide just compensation and human working conditions for public school 
teachers. 
Oversized classes in the country's public schools adversely affect the learning 
experience provided to Filipino school children. To ensure access to quality education, 
it is necessary to establish standards for class size. 
For their part, teachers are entitled to protection from unregulated increases in 
class size as well as to compensation commensurate to their actual workload. 
SECTION 3. Coverage. — This Act shall apply to all classes in public schools of the 
Department of Education, and to all classroom teachers therein, whether paid by the 
national or local government. 
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SECTION 4. Standard Class Size. — Each class to be handled by a single teacher 
shall have a standard size of 35 students. For purposes of this Act, any class with not 
more than 35 students shall be considered a standard class. 
 
SECTION 5. Large Class Size. — Any class exceeding 35 students up to a 
maximum of 50 students shall be considered a large class. In no case shall a class 
size in excess of 50 students be permitted. 
 
SECTION 6. Large Class Honorarium. — A teacher handling a large class shall be 
entitled to a large class honorarium equivalent to one percent (1 %) of her daily rate 
for every student in excess of the standard class size of 35. 
This formula shall apply to all classes assigned to the teacher during the school year. 
 
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Department of 
Education shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the 
implementation of this Act within a period of thirty (30) days after its effectivity. 
 
SECTION 8. Appropriations. — The amount of Five Billion Pesos (P 
5,000,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the initial implementation of this Act. 
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the implementation of this Act shall 
be included in the appropriations for the Department of Education (DepEd) in the 
General Appropriations Act. 
 
SECTION 9. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
held unconstitutional, all other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in 
full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, rules and regulations, and 
other issuances inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 11. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or one (1) newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,