Republic of the Phi ilippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2779

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. TUPAY T. LOONG of the I* District of Sulu

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Volunteerism is generally highly commended most especially for
charitable works. It is an internationally accepted means to deliver social
services to those who are.most in need. i

This kind of work is greatly manifested in indigent communities like the
poor barangays of Sulu, Basilan and Tawi-Tawi. This is most common in the
education sector. It'has been observed that licensed teachers prefer teaching in
urbanized communities than in rural areas for lack of facilities and other
amenities, Most of those left to serve in missionary areas, or schools in far-
flung barangays, are volunteer teachers. They are graduates of education
courses but failed in meeting the standards of the licensure examinations.
Many of them, however, possess the basic civil service eligibility requirements.

These volunteer teachers are given a measly allowance of only P1,500 per
month, an amount that barely meets their basic needs. To augment their
income, the volunteer teachers resort to selling various merchandizes or even
taking on odd jobs. It was also observed that most of them spend their own
money for teaching paraphernalia like flip-charts, chalk and other office
supplies.

From a cynical point of view, this can be regarded as an abuse of
volunteerism. The volunteer teachers help in developing the youth, the
foundation of the human resource of the country, but without security of*
tenure and even appropriate pecuniary benefit.

In view of this dire situation that must be immediately remedied, passage
of this bill is earnestly sought.

HON. TUPAY|T. LOONG


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Queson City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2779

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. TUPAY T. LOONG of the I* District of Sulu

AN ACT CREATING PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS WITH AT LEAST TWO
YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC
SCHOOL SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This law shall be called by its short title “DepEd
Volunteer Teachers Act of 2010.”

SEC. 2. Statement of Policy. It shall be the policy of the State to
recognize and put much regard to volunteerism as a tool for development. This
is particularly important in the field of education which develops the human
resource of the country. It is therefore necessary that the State appreciate the
contribution of “Volunteer Teachers” by providing them appropriate pecuniary
benefits.

SEC. 3. Creation of Plantilla Positions for “Volunteer Teachers.” The
Department of Education is hereby mandated to create plantilla teaching
positions for volunteer teachers with at least two (2) years of continuous service
in the public school system in the Philippines; Provided, that to be appointed in
said position created pursuant to this Act, the teacher must qualify and
possess the appropriate civil service eligibility requirements; Provided further,
that in case the teacher will seek promotion to a regular teaching position, he
shall be required to take and pass the Licensure Examinations for Teachers
(LET).

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations and Pay Scale. The
Department of Education in coordination with the Civil Service Commission
shall come up and promulgate the Implementing Rules and Regulations for this
Act, including the formulation of the pay scale of volunteer teachers, preferably


not lower than salary grade three (3), within ninety (90) days after the
effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 5. Budget. The amount necessary for the effective implementation
of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations for the Department of
Education under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such
amount as may be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall
be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly

SEC. 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.