Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6527

Introduced by HON. ANGELO B. PALMONES

explanatory Note

Education is one of the main pillars of progress and development of any nation. Thus, the
State recognizes the major role and contributions of teachers in nurturing future leaders in
public service and in business (especially those who went to public schools). But because of
other concerns needing priority attention, teachers particularly those in public schools do not
receive the appropriate compensation that they deserve for services rendered.

As teachers, there is a need for them to upgrade their knowledge and skills and retoo! their
competence as part of the service for quality education. On this note it is fitting that teachers
shall be provided additional benefits during the period when they are undertaking graduate
degree.

ichers take upon themselves the responsibility of taking care of their students in school
even beyond the regular teaching hours. Moreover, teachers particularly those stationed in
far-flung areas where there are no public service vehicles and the only way to reach these
areas is to walk bear more burden. In recognition of these heroic deeds that State shall
bestow honor to public school teachers by allowing the draping of the Philippine Flag on
their caskets

‘The State recognizes the commitment, dedication and sacrifices of public school teachers as
evidenced by R. A. No. 4670 or the “Magna Carta for Public School Teachers”. However,
the existing policy needs amendments to meet the present needs of the country’s public
school teachers. The 1987 Philippine Constitution states: “The State shall. . . ensure that
teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents through adequate
remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment”; hence early passage of
the herein bill amending R.A. 4670 is sought.

LO B. PALMONES:
Reprebentative, AGHAM Party-list


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

: pitt No,__6527

HOU

Introduced by HON. ANGELO B. PALMONE!

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE
MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS”, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOS!

Section 1. Study leave. Section 24 of RA No. 4670 shall be amended as follows

Section 24. Study Leave. — In addition to the leave privileges now enjoyed by teachers
in the public schools, they shall be entitled to study leave FOR THE PERIOD
EQUAL TO THE LENGTH OF PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THE CURRICULUM OF
THE SCHOOL WHERE THE TEACHER IS ENROLLED. During the period of such.
leave, the teacher shall be entitled to ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF HIS/HER
monthly salary: Provided, further, THAT AN ADDITIONAL SEMESTER LEAVE
WITH PAY SHALL BE GRANTED TO ALLOW HIM/HER TO FINISH HIS/HER
THESIS FOR A GRADUATE STUDY IN EDUCTION OR ALLIED COURSES:
Provided, finally, That in all cases, the study leave period shall be counted for
seniority and pension purposes.

‘The compensation allowed for THE DURATION OF THE STUDY LEAVE shall be
subject to the condition that the teacher takes the regular study load and passes at least
seventy-five per cent of his/HER courses.

Section 2. Draping of the Philippine Flag on caskets of teachers. In recognition of their
seltless services to the Filipino people the casket of teachers shall be draped with the
Philippine Flag during wake and until burial

Section 3. Repealing Clause. All Acts or parts of Acts, executive orders and their
implementing rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended
or modified accordingly

Section 4. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the
remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall remain in force and in
effect.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved