Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4969

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education plays an essential role in nation building for schools serve as a
second home for many students to grow and develop. In these schools,
teachers all over the country educate the youth through years of constant
guidance and supervision. It is a noble, but at the same time, a challenging
profession for it is an important responsibility to undertake day-in and day-
out. There have been several enacted laws that have recognized teachers for
the value of their services, but unfortunately, it does not include the
volunteer teachers that have dedicated their time and energy into
undertaking the same responsibility.

Volunteer teachers only receive a meager allowance per month for services
rendered. This compensation is hardly enough to provide for their family’s
needs consideration the rising price of goods thus further increasing the cost
of living. In order to increase their income, several volunteer teachers
engage in various income generating alternatives such as selling food
products, clothes, cosmetics, or other teaching-related services. We believe
that if they receive the adequate compensation to alleviate their current
condition, the time and effort that was spent on other alternative
entrepreneurial endeavors be put to better use that will benefit the schools

and the students.

In light of this, the proposed measure seeks to regularize volunteer teachers
who have rendered at least three (3) years of continuous service in the
primary and secondary public school system through the creation Plantilla
teaching positions. It is only proper that volunteer teachers be given the
appropriate teaching positions (if they are eligible) and adequate
compensation that will provide them with a secure source of livelihood.
Moreover, it will accord them with the dignity and recognition of their
profession as educators.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

JOHN IN “YUL SERVO” C. NIETO

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4969
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT
CREATING PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS WITH AT LEAST FIVE (5)
YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE 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 Act shall be known as the "Plantilla Positions
for Volunteer Teachers”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policies. - Under the Constitution, it is among the
express policy of the State to give priority, among others, to education, to
foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote
total human liberation and development.

‘SEC. 3. Plantilla Positions for Volunteer Teachers. - The Department of
Education is hereby mandated to create Plantilla teaching positions for
volunteer teachers who have rendered at least three (3) years of continuous
service in the primary and secondary public school system in the Philippines;
Provided, That the volunteer must possess the appropriate qualifications and
submit the necessary requirements for civil service el lity.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of
Education and the Civil Service Commission shall, within ninety (90) days of
the effectivity of this Act, formulate and promulgate the rules and
regulations for its effective implementation.


SEC. 5. Appropriations. - 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. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or
regulation, contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is
hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,