Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

“H:B. No. +

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill seeks to institute a training program for college teachers in both
private and public universities and colleges for the purpose of improving the quality of tertiary
education in the country by means of increasing the capability and competence of teachers. It
specifically seeks to expand the existing Republic Act No. 7784, also known as “An Act To
Strengthen Teacher Education in the Philippines by Establishing Centers of Excellence,
Creating A Teacher Education Council for The Purpose, Appropriating Funds Therefor, And For
Other purposes" to include in said Program teachers in the tertiary level.

In its efforts to improve the quality of education, government often institutes changes in
the curricula and course offerings of educational institutions and allocates funding for research
and school facilities. It also provides fiscal incentives and other non-monetary benefits to
teachers in order to improve their performance. At present, primary and secondary levels
undergo continuing education through Teacher Education Centers of Excellence mandated
under Republic Act No. 7784. They also undergo periodic merit examinations to test their
knowledge in professional education, general education and in their fields of specialization.

However, it is submitted that education cannot be upgraded through the above-
mentioned measures alone. In view of the pivotal role of teachers in the learning process the
success of any educational system depends largely on the ability of teachers to communicate
effectively with students. College teachers may have sufficient grasp or even mastery of their
fields of study but if they do not employ the proper teaching methods, the quality of tertiary
education will continue to deteriorate.

To remedy the problem, it is therefore necessary to institute a program for the continuing
education of college teachers similar to that required of teachers in the primary and secondary
levels so as to complete the reform of our educational system, Such program must focus on
training on the proper teaching methodologies but it may also cover other areas of study where
continuing education is necessary. The purpose of the program is to revitalize the human
resource component of the govemment's education program by enhancing the skills of our
college teachers, Thus, this Bill.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought
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JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA,
Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora



FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

H.B.No.___

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
INSTITUTING A PROGRAM FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COLLEGE
TEACHERS, AMENDING FOR SUCH PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT N O. 7784,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT STRENGTHENING TEACHER EDUCATION IN
THE PHILIPPINES BY ESTABLISING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE, CREATING A
TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 2(a) of republic Act 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 2. Definition of Terms- As used in this act:

(a) “Teacher” shall mean all persons engaged in the classroom teaching of any subject,
including practical/vocational arts at [the elementary and secondary] ALL levels of
instruction including persons performing guidance and counseling, instructional
supervision in all private or public education institutions, but shall not include school
nurses, school physicians, school dentists, school administrators, and other school
administrative support employees. Graduates of education who have passed the
government examination for teachers although not actually employed as such, are
hereby included in this definition.

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‘SEC 2. Section 7 (f) is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 7. Powers and functions- the Council shall have the following powers
and functions:

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(f) Design collaborative programs or projects that will enhance pre-service teacher
training, retraining, orientation and teacher development,

PROVIDED, THAT ALL PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND COLLEGE TEACHERS
SHALL UNDERGO TRAINING IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, GENERAL
EDUCATION AND TEACHING METHODS IN THEIR FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION AT
LEAST ONCE EVERY FIVE 95) YEARS TO BE HELD DURING SCHOOL BREAKS.
ANY TEACHER WHO FAILS TO UNDERGO OR COMPLETE THE SAID TRAINING
SHALL NOT BE GIVEN ANY TEACHING LOAD FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) FROM
THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF THE NEXT TRAINING. THE RESULTS OF THE
TRAINING PROGRAM SHALL ALSO BE THE BASIS FOR THE PROMOTION OF
TEACHERS AND THE AMOUNT OF TEACHING LOADS TO BE ALLOCATED

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SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act next following its approval.

SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to

the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,