NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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SENATE
S.B. No.
2575
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24 FEB 27 P 4 :23
(In substitution of S.B. Nos. 1754 and 2029)
Prepared by the Committee on Basic Education joint with the Committees on 
Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality; and Finance, with Senators 
Angara, Gatchalian, Villanueva, Revilla, and Hontiveros as authors thereof.
AN ACT
ENSURING THE ALIGNMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION AND EARLY 
CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10410, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "EARLY YEARS ACT 
(EYA) OF 2013", AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "'Basic Education and
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Early Childhood Care and Development Alignment Act."
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Sec. 2. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 10410, otherwise known as the "Early
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Years Act (EYA) of 2013," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of
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the State to promote the rights of children to survival, development and
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special protection with full recognition of the nature of childhood and as
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well as the need to provide developmentally appropriate experiences to
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address their needs; and to support parents in their roles as primary
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caregivers and as their children's first teachers. Further, the State hereby
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recognizes the age from zero (0) to eight (8) years as the first crucial stage


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of educational development of which the age [from zero (0) to four (^)]
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BELOW FIVE (5) years shall be the responsibility of the Early Childhood
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Care and Development (ECCD) Council. Therefore, the responsibility to help
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develop children in the formative years between age five (5) to eight (8)
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years shall be with the Department of Education (DepED).
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The System shall promote the inclusion of children with special
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needs, provide for reasonable accommodation and accessible environments
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for children with disabilities and advocate respect for cultural and linguistic
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diversity, including the use of Filipino Sign Language as the visual language
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of the deaf community. It shall be anchored on complementary strategies
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for ECCD that include service delivery for children [from age zero (0) to four
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(4)] BELOW FIVE (5) years OF AGE, educating parents and caregivers,
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encouraging the active involvement of parents and communities in ECCD
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programs, raising awareness about the important efforts that improve the
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quality of life for young children and families."
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Sec. 3. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10410 is hereby amended to read as
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follows:
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"SEC. 3. Objectives. - The National ECCD System shall pursue the
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following objectives:
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(e) To establish an efficient system for early identification, prevention,
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referral and intervention for the wide range of children with special needs [frem
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age zero (0) to four (1)] BELOW FIVE (5) years OF AGE;
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(g) To reinforce the role of parents and other caregivers as the primary
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caregivers and educators of their children especially [from ago zero (0) to four
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(4)] THOSE BELOW FIVE (5) years OF AGE;
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(i) To improve the quality standards of public and private ECCD
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programs through, but not limited to, [a registration and crGdentiol system for
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ECCD-----service-----providers---- ar^d---- facilities] THEIR VOLUNTARY
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ACCREDITATION, AND THE CONTINUING EDUCATION, RESKILLING,
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AND UPSKILLING OF ECCD SERVICE PROVIDERS;
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Sec. 4. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10410 is hereby amended to read as
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follows:
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"SEC. 4. Definitions. - The following terms are defined as follows:
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(A) 
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SHULL REFER TO A
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FACILITY IN A BARANGAY WHERE CHILDREN BELOW FIVE
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(5) YEARS OF AGE ARE CARED FOR DURING PART OF THE
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DAY BY ECCD SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DELIVER ECCD
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
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[(a)] [Eariy Chiidhood Care and Deveiopment ^ECCD[J]
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5/5te/77shall refer to the full range of health, nutrition, early
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CHILDHOOD education and social services development programs
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that provide for the basic holistic needs of young children [from ago
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zero (0) to four (4)] BELOW FIVE (5) years OF AGE; and to
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promote their optimum growth and development.
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These programs shall include:
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(1) Center-based programs, such as the day care service
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established under Republic Act No. 6972, otherwise known as the
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"Barangay-Level Total Development and Protection of Children Act",
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and hereinafter referred to as the child development service,
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initiated by nongovernment organizations or people's organizations,
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workplace-related child care and education programs, child-minding
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(2) Home-based programs, such as the neighborhood-based play 
groups, family child care programs, parent education and home 
visiting programs [-]; AND
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OTHER INNOVATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE 
MODALITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECCD 
APPROACHES, WHICH INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO 
ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF EMERGENCIES, CLIMATE 
CHANGE, AND OTHER DISASTERS.
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[(b)] ECCD Service Providers shall include the various 
professionals, paraprofessionals and volunteer caregivers who are 
directly responsible for the care and education of young children 
[from age zero (0) to four (4)] BELOW FIVE (5) years OF AGE 
through the various centers, [aftd] home-based programs, AND 
OTHER INNOVATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE MODALITIES. 
They shall include, but shall not be limited to, [day caro workers 
hereinafter referred to os] chiid development workers, child 
development teachers, teacher-aides, rurai health midwives, social 
workers, community health workers, barangay nutrition scholars, 
parent effectiveness service volunteers, [and family day core 
providers] NEWBORN TO PRE-SCHOOL CAREGIVERS, AND 
PLAY FACILITATORS.
(D) [(e)] ECCD Curriculum shall refer to the developmentally- 
appropriate educational objectives and practices, programs of 
activities, organized learning experiences, recommended learning 
materials and appropriate assessment for children [from age zero 
(0) to four (4)] BELOW FIVE (5) years OF AGE that are ALIGNED 
WITH THE BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND 
implemented by service providers through center and home-based 
programs, AND OTHER INNOVATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE 
MODALITIES. It shali BE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY AND 
SHALL consist of national program goals and guidelines.


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instructional objectives, and content outlines that are age-
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appropriate, individually appropriate, and culturally relevant."
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Sec. 5. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 10410 is hereby amended to read as
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follows:
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"SEC. 5. System Framework and Components. - The ECCD System
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shall ensure that the National ECCD Program is implemented in accordance
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with POLICIES AND [quality] standards [for accreditation] and for this
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purpose there shall be established a National ECCD Monitoring and
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Evaluation Framework. The ECCD System shall include the following
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components:
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ECCD Curriculum. - The curriculum shall focus on children's
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[tetal] HOLISTIC development, [and] take into account age, individual
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and socio-cultural appropriateness, AND UTILIZE PLAY AS ITS CORE
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COMPONENT. It shall promote the delivery of complementary and
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integrative services for EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, health,
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nutrition, SAFETY, SECURITY AND WELL-BEING, [early childhood
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education], sanitation, and cultural activities[. It shall-use the child's first
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longuage as the medium of instruction];
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Human Resource Development Program. - The program shall
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establish mechanisms for the systematic professionalization of ECCD service
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providers through enrolment in educational program in site-based or
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distance education modes, through pre-service or in-service training
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including continuing education programs[, whereby a registration--and
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crGdcntiol system shall be developed in the ECCD System]; and
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"SEC. 6. Expanding the ECCD System. - The National ECCD System 
shall henceforth apply to all provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays 
[as moy be determined by the ECCD Council] to achieve universal ECCD 
coverage for all children [from age zero (0) to four (4)] BELOW FIVE (5) 
years OF AGE."
Sec. 7. Section 7 of Republic Act No. 10410 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"SEC. 7. Implementing Arrangements and Operational Structures. - 
The implementation of the National ECCD System shall be the responsibility 
of the ECCD Council.
(a) Responsibilities of the ECCD Council. - The ECCD Council shall be 
responsible for establishing national standards, developing policies and 
programs, ensuring compliance thereof, providing technical assistance and 
support to the ECCD service providers in consultation with coordinating 
committees at the provincial, city, municipal and barangay levels.
The Department of Education (DepED), THE DEPARTMENT OF 
THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DILG), THE 
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED), the Department of 
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Health (DOH), 
the National Nutrition Council (NNC) and the Union of Local Authorities of 
the Philippines (ULAP) shall meet in an annual workshop to prepare work 
and financial plans that will coordinate their technical assistance and 
support for the National ECCD Program. They shall observe existing 
implementing guidelines that ensure consistency in integrated service 
delivery within the National ECCD System, as follows:
(1) The DepED shall recognize the National ECCD Program as the 
foundation of the learning continuum and shall promote it for all 
children [from age zero (0) to four (4)] BELOW FIVE (5) years 
OF AGE; and
(2) The DepED, THE DILG, THE CHED, the DSWD, the DOH and 
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program support, supplementary learning materials, reference 
materials, supplemental nutrition and health care services.
(b) Responsibilities of Local Government Units. - Local government 
units (LGUs) shall BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 
ECCD PROGRAMS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS. LGUs 
SHALL include allocations from their Special Education Fund (SEF) and 
Gender and Development (GAD) Fund in addition to other local funds to be 
utilized for the following purposes:
[(1) Support the implcmentotion of their ECCD Program;
(2) Organize and—support parent cooperatives to establish
community-based ECCD programs;
(3) Provide counterpart funds for the continuing professional
development of their ECCD public service providers; and
(4) Provide the facilities for the conduct of their ECCD Program.]
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AIM TO ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL COVERAGE FOR THE 
NATIONAL ECCD SYSTEM BY IDENTIFYING YOUNG 
CHILDREN, INCLUDING THE POOR, THE VULNERABLE, 
AND THE MARGINALIZED, AND SUPPORTING THEIR 
PARENTS OR PARENT-SUBSTITUTES WITHIN THEIR 
RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS;
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ISSUE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES BASED ON 
NATIONAL POLICIES FORMULATED BY THE ECCD 
COUNCIL, AND SUBMIT THEIR RESPECTIVE ROADMAPS 
TO THE COUNCIL, TO BE UPDATED EVERY THREE YEARS, 
TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE GOAL OF 
UNIVERSAL COVERAGE;
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PROVIDE THE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES FOR THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF ECCD PROGRAMS. THEY SHALL 
ESTABLISH OR CONVERT EXISTING DAYCARE CENTERS 
TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CDCs) AND 
MAINTAIN THEM ACCORDING TO STANDARDS AND 
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TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE (1) CDC IN EVERY BARANGAY. 
THEY SHALL ALSO IMPLEMENT HOME-BASED AND 
OTHER INNOVATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE MODALITIES 
CONFORMING TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE 
BARANGAYS;
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CREATE PLANTILLA POSITIONS FOR CHILD 
DEVELOPMENT TEACHERS (CDTs) AND CHILD 
DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (CDWs), RECRUIT, HIRE, AND 
ENSURE THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT;
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SUPERVISE THE SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MONITOR 
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ECCD PROGRAMS;
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ADMINISTER THE VOLUNTARY ACCREDITATION OF 
PRIVATE ECCD PROGRAMS;
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CONDUCT DATA COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND 
HARMONIZATION OF THE EXISTING DATABASES 
RELEVANT TO ECCD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 
PARAMETERS OR METRICS GIVEN BY THE ECCD 
COUNCIL. SUBMISSION OF REPORTS TO THE ECCD 
COUNCIL SHALL BE DONE ANNUALLY;
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ENDEAVOR TO AUGMENT THEIR LOCAL FUNDS FROM 
PRIVATE SOURCES, BOTH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL, 
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ECCD PROGRAMS;
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DEVELOP INNOVATIVE ARRANGEMENTS AND 
PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRIVATE ECCD SERVICE 
PROVIDERS;
(10) FORMULATE AND IMPLEMENT A LOCALIZED 
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY PROGRAM FOR YOUNG 
CHILDREN DURING DISASTERS AND OTHER EMERGENCY 
SITUATIONS, PRIORITIZING THE NEEDS OF PREGNANT 
WOMEN, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENT- 
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NO. 10821, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "CHILDREN'S 
EMERGENCY RELIEF AND PROTECTION ACT";
(11) ENGAGE PARENTS, PARENT-SUBSTITUTES, 
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CIVIL SOCIETY 
ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF ECCD PROGRAMS; AND
(12) ATTEND MEETINGS CALLED BY THE ECCD COUNCIL.
(c) Responsibilities of Families and Communities. - Families and
communities shall support the local ECCD programs by participating in 
various community-based projects such as, but not limited to, health, 
nutrition, social development and early childhood education projects for the 
overall development of their children [from age zero (0) to four (4)] 
BELOW FIVE (5) years OF AGE."
Sec. 8. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 10410 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"SEC. 8. Strengthening the ECCD Council. - The ECCD Council shall 
be strengthened to ensure the State's focus on building a strong foundation 
for the development and learning of children [during the early years-from 
age zero (0) to four (^1)] BELOW FIVE (5) years OF AGE, to support the 
full range of health, nutrition, early CHILDHOOD education and social 
development programs for the child's holistic development and ensure 
sustained interagency and multisectoral collaboration. The Council shall be 
attached to the DepED."
Sec. 9. Section 9 of Republic Act No. 10410 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"SEC. 9. Organization of the ECCD Council. - The ECCD Council shall 
be composed of the following:
(a) ECCD Governing Board - The ECCD Governing Board shall 
be composed of:
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(2) SECRETARY OF THE DILG, AS EX OFFICIO VICE-
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CHAIRPERSON;
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(3) CHAIRPERSON OF THE CHED, AS MEMBER;
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(4) [(2)] Executive Director of the ECCD Council, 
as [Viee
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Chairperson] MEMBER;
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(5) [(3)1 Secretary of the DSWD, as member;
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(6) [(4)] Secretary of the DOH, as member;
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(7) [(5)] Executive Director of the NNC, as member; AND
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(8) [(6)] President of the ULAP, as member[> and
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(7) One (1) privotc individual who is an ECCD practitioner
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and expert shall be appointed by the President upon the
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recommendation of the Board, as member].
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The Board shall meet once [a month] EVERY QUARTER or upon
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the call of the Chairperson or three (3) members of the Board.
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"SEC. 10. Functions of the ECCD Council. — The ECCD Council shall
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carry out the objectives of the National ECCD System by performing the
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following functions:
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(a) Promulgate NATIONAL policies and implement guidelines for
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ECCD programs in consultation with LGUs AND OTHER
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stakeholders, including the regional AND LOCAL levels when
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appropriate, consistent with the [nationol policy] OBJECTIVES
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and [program] SYSTEM framework[s] as defined in this Act;
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(b) Establish [ECCD program] standards [that reflect dcvclopmcntally
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appropriate practices for ECCD programs, which shall interface with
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the—kindergarten—curriculum—of the—DepED] TO ENSURE
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ALIGNMENT OF THE ECCD CURRICULUM AND THE BASIC
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(c) Develop a national system for the recruitment[, registration, 
occrGditationJ OF QUALIFIED CDTs AND CDWs, AND OTHER 
SERVICE PROVIDERS. IT SHALL LIKEWISE DEVELOP 
PROGRAMS FOR THE continuing education [and equivalency], 
RESKILLING, and [credential system of ECCD] UPSKILLING OF 
CDTs, CDWs, AND OTHER service providers, supervisors and 
administrators to improve [and professionalize] the ECCD sector 
and upgrade quality standards of public and private ECCD 
programs;
(D) ISSUE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR 
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ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER-BASED AND HOME-BASED 
PROGRAMS, AND OTHER INNOVATIONS 
AND
ALTERNATIVE MODALITIES, AND THE CONVERSION OF 
EXISTING PUBLIC DAYCARE CENTERS INTO CDCs;
(E) ADMINISTER THE VOLUNTARY ACCREDITATION OF 
PUBLIC ECCD PROGRAMS;
(F) PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE STREAMLINING OF THE
DELIVERY OF ECCD SERVICES, TAKING 
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CONSIDERATION THE NUMBER OF YOUNG CHILDREN 
BEING SERVICED BY EACH CDC, THE PHYSICAL 
ACCESSIBILITY OF CDCs, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF 
FUNDS AND RESOURCES OF THE LGUs, AMONG OTHERS. 
STREAMLINING MEASURES MAY INCLUDE CLUSTERING OF 
CDCs FOR MULTIPLE BARANGAYS, AND THE PROMOTION 
OF CENTER-BASED AND HOME-BASED PROGRAMS, AND 
OTHER INNOVATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE MODALITIES AS 
FAR AS PRACTICABLE, PARTICULARLY IN AREAS WHERE 
VERY FEW YOUNG CHILDREN ARE SERVICED BY THE CDCs 
AND FOR LGUs WITH LIMITED RESOURCES;
(G) [(d)] Develop a national system of awards and recognition to 
deserving ECCD program implementors and service providers;
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(H) FACILITATE THE COOPERATION BETWEEN ECCD MEMBER 
AGENCIES AND COORDINATE THE VARIOUS ECCD 
PROGRAMS;
(I) [(e)] [Promote, encourage and coordinate the various EGGD 
programs of the DepED, the DSWD, the DOH and the NNC, ond
menitor] CONDUCT REGULAR INDEPENDENT AUDITS ON the 
delivery of services to the ECCD program beneficiaries nationwide; 
0) [(^] Evaluate and assess the impact [and outeome] of various 
ECCD programs AND REPORT THE OUTCOME nationwide 
through an effective information system;
(K) [(§)] Develop a national system for REGISTRATION, early 
identification, screening, and [surveillance] MONITORING of 
young children [from age zero (0-) to four (4)] BELOW FIVE (5) 
years OF AGE UNDER THE ECCD PROGRAMS WITH THE AIM 
OF UNIVERSAL COVERAGE;
(L) [(^^] Develop various support mechanisms that maximize public 
and private resources for implementing ECCD programs, giving 
priority to the needy and high risk children from poor AND
DISADVANTAGED communities;
[(i)-Provide funds to poor and disadvantaged communities for the
establishment—aftd—expansion—ef—public—ECCD—programs,
improvement of physical facilities and for hiring of ECCD service
providers;]
(M) im Promote and encourage private sector initiatives for the 
establishment of ECCD programs;
(N) [(k)] Provide guidelines for the conduct of solicitations from local 
and international civic organizations, and request private 
foundations to supplement available resources; AND
(O) [(01 Perform such other functions as the ECCD Council may deem 
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Sec. 11. A new section designated as Section 11 of Republic Act No. 10410 is
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"SEC. 11. PROFESSIONALIZATION OF CDTs; NATIONAL
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COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT OF CDWs; CERTIFICATION,
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING EDUCA TION. - THERE SHALL
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BE AT LEAST ONE (1) CDT AND ONE (1) CDW FOR EVERY CDC
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AND EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY SHALL CREATE PLANTILLA
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POSITIONS FOR CDTs AND CDWs PURSUANT TO SEC. 4 OF THIS
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ACT.
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THE GUIDELINES FOR THE SALARY GRADES, ELIGIBILITY
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AND QUALIFICATIONS, AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES,
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AMONG OTHERS, SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE LOCAL CHIEF
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EXECUTIVE IN CONSULTATION WITH AND AS APPROVED BY THE
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF
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BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT: PROVIDED, THAT THE SALARY
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GRADES (SG) SHALL NOT BE LOWER THAN SG 11 FOR CDTs AND
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SG 8 FOR CDWs: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT A CDT SHALL BE A
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HOLDER OF ANY BACHELOR'S DEGREE AND HAS PASSED THE
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LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS (LET): PROVIDED,
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AND HAS PASSED THE NATIONAL
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WORKERS, OR A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE WHO HAS FINISHED
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TWO (2) YEARS OF TERTIARY EDUCATION AND HAS PASSED A
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CERTIFICATION BY THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) FOR CDWs.
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CERTIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE.
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SHALL DEVELOP A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE
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CONTINUING EDUCATION OF CDWs WHO SHALL COMPLETE
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THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREES AND BE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE
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LET WITHIN AN AGREED PERIOD OF TIME. THE SCHOLARS
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SHALL BE REQUIRED TO FULFILL AN OBLIGATION TO RETURN
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SERVICE IN THE CDCs FOR SUCH REASONABLE PERIOD AS MAY
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BE DETERMINED BY THE COUNCIL."
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hereby inserted and the succeeding section is renumbered accordingly. The new
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Section 12 shall read as follows:
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"SEC. 12. CREA TION OF ECCD DIVISIONS IN CITIES AND
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MUNICIPALITIES; ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND
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STAFFING PATTERN. - EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY SHALL
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CREATE AN ECCD DIVISION, AND DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT ITS
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OWN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN
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TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ITS SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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AND FINANCIAL CAPABILITY, SUBJECT TO THE STANDARDS
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AND GUIDELINES PRESCRIBED BY THE CSC. THE ECCD
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DIVISION, WHICH SHALL BE UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE
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SUPERVISION OF THE MAYOR, SHALL MANAGE ITS DAILY
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OPERATIONS, INCLUDING THE SUPERVISION OF CDTs AND
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CDWs IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES AND
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RESPONSIBILITIES."
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"SEC. [42] 14. Financing ECCD Programs. - ECCD programs shall
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donors and government financial institutions to support the public
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accomplishments during the year, making recommendations for the
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adoption of measures that will improve the National ECCD System and
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ensuring achievement of universal coverage of ECCD benefits to all
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include the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education and the 
Chairperson of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture, as Co- 
Chairpersons; the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and 
Vocational Education and the Chairperson of the House Committee on Higher and 
Technical Education; the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance and the 
Chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations; and two (2) members each 
to be designated by the Senate President and the House Speaker from the 
membership of the Senate Committee on Basic Education and the House Committee 
on Basic Education and Culture, respectively: Provided, That at least one of the two 
(2) members shall be from the Minority.
Sec. 16. Transitory Provision. - Upon the effectivity of this Act, the CSC is 
hereby mandated to review the qualification requirements for the current plantilla 
positions of Day Care Worker I (DCW I) and Day Care Worker II (DCW II), and revise 
such plantilla position titles and qualification standards to integrate the provisions of 
this Act including, education, certification, experience, training, and eligibility, among 
others.
Sec. 17. Appropriations. - The amount needed for the initial implementation of 
this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the ECCD Council 
and other agencies concerned. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the 
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act (GAA).
For LGUs, the same shall be charged in their respective local budgets.
Allocations from the Local Government Support Fund under the annual GAA 
shall include a line-item allocation to support the establishment of CDCs and the hiring 
of CDTs and CDWs in fourth (4th) and fifth (5th) class municipalities.
Sec. 18. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - The ECCD Council, in 
consultation with appropriate government agencies and relevant nongovernment 
organizations, shall formulate and issue the necessary rules and regulations within 
sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act. The IRR issued pursuant to this section
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shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in a newspaper of general 
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Sec. 19. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act is held invalid 
or unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and 
effect.
Sec. 20. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, executive orders, presidential 
decrees, administrative orders, rules and regulations, issuances or parts thereof 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
amended accordingly.
Sec. 21. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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