THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
.. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers otherwise known as 
Republic Act No. 4670, was envisioned to provide programs for the promotion 
and improvement of the well-being and economic status of public school 
teachers. 
Years after its approval, it is sad to note that most of the provisions of 
the said Magna Carta have yet to be enforced. 
Hence, this bill mandates the Department of Education to fully 
implement RA No. 4670 and provides for the enforcement of sanction on 
officials of the said department in case of neglect or omission of the said duty. 
Moreover, the Secretary of the Department is directed to submit to the 
President and the Congress a periodic report detailing compliance with the 
aforementioned mandate. 
This bill shall also provide additional benefits and privileges will make 
certain that public school teachers will receive what is due them. 
In view of the foregoing, early approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL B. VIL~AR, JR. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS", 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
.. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 19 of Republic Act No. 4670, otherwise known as the 
"Magna Carta for mtblic School Teachers", is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 19. Special Hardship Allowances. - In areas WHERE [in 
which] teachers are exposed to hardship, PERIL [such as difficulty in 
commuting to the place of work] or other hazards peculiar to the place of 
employment, WHETHER OF A PERMANENT AND RECURRENT NATURE 
OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPOSURE TO 
DIFFICULTIES, RISKS OR DANGERS DUE TO THE INACCESSIBILITY 
OR DISTANT LOCATION OF THE PLACE OF WORK, OR ARISING FROM 
NATURAL CALAMITIES OR EFFECTS THEREOF, OR CAUSED BY 
HOSTILITIES 
BETWEEN 
AND 
AMONG 
ARMED 
ELEMENTS, 
as 
determined by the Secretary of Education, CULTURE AND SPORTS 
AFTER DUE CONSULTATION WITH THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT 
AGENCIES, TEACHERS [they] shall be compensated special hardship 
allowances equivalent to at least twenty five percent (25%) of their 
monthly salary." 
SECTION 2. Section 24 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 24. Study Leave, - In addition to the leave privileges now 
enjoyed by teachers in the public schools, they shall be entitled to a 
study leave not exceeding one (1) school year after EVERY THREE (3) 
[seven] years of service TO PURSUE A GRADUATE STUDY IN 
EDUCATION OR ALLIED COURSES. 
"Such leave shall be granted in accordance with a schedule set by 
the Department of Education, CULTURE AND SPORTS. During the 
period of such leave, the teachers shall be entitled to THEIR FULL [at 
least sixty percent of their] monthly salary and APPROPRIATE 
ALLOWANCES: Provided, however, That no teacher shall be allowed to 
accumulate more than one (1) year study leave, unless he OR SHE needs 
NOT MORE THAN TWO (2) [an] additional semesters to finish his OR 
HER thesis OR TO COMPLETE A REGULAR MASTERAL OR DOCTORAL 
y PROGRAM; IN WHICH CASE, HE OR SHE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO AT 
SALARY AND APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCES [for a graduate study in 
education or allied courses]: Provided, Further, That TO AVAIL OF THE 
BENEFITS HEREIN PROVIDED, THE TEACHER SHALL ENTER INTO AN 
UNDERTAKING TO 
CONTINUE RENDERING 
SERVICES 
IN THE 
INSTITUTION WITH WHICH HE OR SHE IS CONNECTED FOR A PERIOD 
LEAST SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (75%) OF HIS/HER FULL MONTHLY 


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OF THREE YEARS (3) FOR EVERY YEAR OF STUDY LEAVE [no 
compensation shall be due the teacher after the first year of such leave]. 
In all cases, the study leave shall be counted for seniority and pension 
purposes. 
“The compensation allowed for THE [one year] study leave as 
herein provided shall be subject to the condition that the teacher takes 
the regular study load and passes at least seventy-five percent (75%) of 
his OR HER courses. [Study leave of more than one (1) year may be 
permitted by the Secretary of Education but without compensation.]” 
SECTION 3. There shall be incorporated after Section 26 of the same Act, two 
(2) new sections under a new titled to read as follows: 
“VI. OTHER BENEFITS 
“SEC. 26-A. EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS. - IN ADDITION TO ALL 
OTHER BENEFITS TO WHICH TEACHERS ARE ENTITLED UNDER 
EXISTING LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, THEIR CHILDREN, NOT 
EXCEEDING TWO (2) IN NUMBER, SHALL BE ADMITTED TO ANY 
STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TO PURSUE ANY BACHELOR’S 
DEGREE FREE OF ANY CHARGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 
THE TUITION AND MATRICULATION FEES: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, 
THAT THEY SHALL MEET THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR 
ADMISSION OF THE SUBJECT STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY: 
PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THEIR CONTINUOUS ENJOYMENT OF 
THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS HEREIN PROVIDED IS SUBJECT TO 
THE CONDITION THAT THEY MEET THE STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC 
PROFICIENCY TO BE SET BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, 
CULTURE AND SPORTS. 
“SEC. 26 - B. LONGEVITY PAY. - ANY PROVISION OF LAW TO 
THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING, A MONTHLY LONGEVITY PAY 
EQUIVALENT TO TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE MONTHLY BASIC PAY 
SHALL BE PAID TO TEACHERS FOR EACH FIVE (5) YEARS OF 
CONTINOUS, EFFICIENT AND MERITORIOUS SERVICE.” 
SECTION 4. Implementation and Reporting. - It shall be mandatory for the 
Department of Education, Culture and Sports to carry out the full implementation of 
the provisions of Republic Act No. 4670. Without prejudice to any liability which may 
be incurred by the responsible officials in case of neglect or omission to carry out the 
duty herein provided, the sanctions for which liability shall be imposed strictly from 
hereon, the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports shall, not later that six (6) 
month from the passage of this Act and every year thereafter, submit to the President 
and the Congress of the Philippines a report detailing compliance with the provisions 
of this Section. 
For this purpose, all government agencies, in appropriate cases, are enjoined to 
extend utmost cooperation and support to the Department of Education, Culture and 
Sports. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of 
this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the other section or provision not 
otherwise affected shall remain valid. 


SECTION 6 .  Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, 
rules 
and 
regulations 
which 
are 
inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, superseded or amended 
accordingly . 
SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause, - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,