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. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed measure underscores the important role and duty of the parents in the 
rearing of our country's youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral 
character. In particular, this bill seeks the creation of the National Parent Council in 
order to cultivate and enhance the development of our children. 
We enhance the educational system by strengthening the parent’s associations in the 
country, and bridge the gap between the home and the school. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
May 15, 2023
9:00 am
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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. 
AN ACT 
STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF PARENTS ASSOCIATIONS AND CREATING FOR 
THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL PARENT COUNCIL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "National Parent Council Act". 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policies. – Pursuant to the Constitutional mandate that the 
government shall support the natural and primary right and duty of the parents in the 
rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral character, it is 
hereby declared the objectives of this Act: 
(a)
The right and duty of parents to organize themselves and form 
associations for the purpose of ventilating their ideas in relation to the 
proper and effective education of their children shall be encouraged.
(b)
Parents associations shall be strengthened and given necessary 
incentives in order to serve best the welfare and give outmost benefits to 
the children; and
(c)
The Department of Education (DepEd) shall give due recognition, 
importance and support to parent associations as its partner in providing 
accessible and quality education.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the term: 
(a) 
"Parents Associations" refer to the organization composed exclusively of 
parents and/or guardians of school children in the primary and 
secondary levels established for the purpose of ensuring the welfare of 
the school children and students. Existing associations with the purpose 
and membership but under different names shall be considered parent 
associations under this act. 
(b) 
"Schools” refer to both public and private sectarian or non-sectarian 
educational institutions. 
(c) 
"City" refers to both chartered and non-chartered cities. 
 
Sec. 4. Coverage. – This Act shall apply to the network of parents associations 
established on a per-school basis, organized at the municipality and provincial levels. As 
such, parents associations at all levels within a municipality or city may form a Municipal 
or City parents associations, and all Municipal and City parents associations within a 
province may form a Provincial parents association. The organization of these 
associates shall enable the parents to perform their role effectively for the benefit and 
welfare of the school children. 
 
Sec. 5. Formation and Support of Parent Associations. – School authorities shall 
encourage, support and cooperate in the organization of parents associations. 
 
Further, barangay, municipal, city and provincial officials shall provide the necessary 
assistance and support to parent associations especially in the implementation of their 
school-based activities and projects. 
 
Sec. 6. Incentives. – To encourage parents and enable them to function productively 
and efficiently, they shall be accorded the following: 
(a) 
Participation in Local Government Council Meetings and School 
Advisory Boards. – There shall be a parent representative to the 
Committee on Education or its equivalent in the Sangguniang Bayan, 


 
 
Sangguniang Panlunsod and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan as well as 
to the advisory body of each school, to be elected among the members 
of municipal, city and provincial parent associations respectively. 
(b) 
Exemption from Taxes. – All contributions, gifts, donations, bequests by 
members of the parents associations in favor of duly-approved projects 
that form part of the school plans shall be exempted from taxes. 
(c) 
Accreditation Requirement. – The existence of a dynamic and effective 
parents association in a school shall be required by qualified accrediting 
agencies as an evaluative criterion for the accreditation of the school. 
 
Sec. 7. National Parent Council. – To establish an effective and appropriate body for an 
effective and continuing coordination between the Department of Education and the 
parents associations nationwide, and to encourage a closer working relationship which 
will not only promote the welfare of the school children but also to that of the community 
they live in, there is hereby created a National Parent Council, hereafter referred to as 
Council, to be composed of representatives elected from among the Provincial Parents 
Associations. 
 
Officers of the Council shall be elected from among the members. 
 
There shall be an annual general assembly of the members to be coordinated closely 
with the Office of the Secretary of the DepEd. 
 
Sec. 8. Powers and Functions. – The Council shall have the following powers and 
functions: 
(a) 
To act as an advisory body to the DepEd and as such shall be attached 
to the Office of the Secretary for effective liaison and coordination; 
(b) 
To participate in the formulation of national guidelines as it refers to 
policies and procedures governing school fees, visual aids and practical 
application for curricular activities; 
(c) 
To assist, thru the municipality and provincial associations, the 


 
 
appropriate DepEd regional, provincial or municipal office in monitoring, 
overseeing and evaluating the implementation of school infrastructure 
projects; 
(d) 
To provide nationwide forum wherein the views of parents on relevant 
issues can be deliberated upon before these are brought to appropriate 
bodies for action; 
(e) 
To be an effective link between the DepEd and all agencies that deal 
with matters pertinent to schools. 
(f) 
To create such specialized committees and appoint members not only 
from within the Council but also from the municipal, city or provincial 
parents associations to help address successfully specific concerns; and 
(g) 
To request cooperation of any barangay, municipal, city, provincial or 
national official on any matter deemed necessary to carry out the 
provisions of this Act. 
 
Sec. 9. National Parents Association Week. – There is hereby declared a National 
Parents Association Week to be held during the first week of February of every year in 
order to highlight and give recognition to the achievements and importance of parents 
associations in their role in giving accessible and quality education to the children. 
 
Appropriation activities nationwide which will conclude the holding of the Annual General 
Assembly of the National Parent Council shall be undertaken and drawn up by the 
Council. 
 
Expenses relevant to these activities, including the organization of an assembly, 
secretariat services, and attendance of members, speakers and guest shall be charged 
to the Department of Education budget. 
 
Sec. 10. Appropriations. – An annual regular appropriation of Five Million Pesos 
(P5,000,000.00) shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Education 
exclusively for the implementation of this Act. 


 
 
 
Sec. 11. The Role of DepEd. – The DepEd shall promulgate the implementing rules and 
regulations (IRR) to carry out the objectives of this Act. 
 
Sec. 12. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive and 
administrative orders inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
 
Sec. 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette. 
 
Approved,