Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
H6USE BiLL No. 914 3
Introduced by HON. ATTY. GERVILLE "JINKY BITRICS" R. LUISTRO
AN ACT REWARDING AND RECOGNIZING PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section  17,  Art.11  of the  1987  Philippine  Constitution  states  that  "The  State  shall  give
priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism
and  nationalism,  accelerate  social  progress,  and  promote  total  human  liberation  and
development."
Any  flourishing   nation   is   built  on   the  foundation   of   its   children's   education.   In   the
Philippines,  public school teachers  have  played  a  crucial  role  in forming the  minds and
destinies of numerous generations via their relentless efforts,  dedication,  and  steadfast
commitment. These teachers are vital to our culture, and their influence goes far beyond
the classroom.
The  ''Public  School  Teacher  Rewards  and   Recognition  Act"  is  a  proposed   piece  of
legislation,   was   inspired   by   a   great   sense   of  gratitude   and   a   firm   belief   in   the
transformatjonal  potential  of education.  Its  goal  is  to  establish  a  formal  framework  for
celebrating and praising the exceptional achievements of our public school teachers.  By
implementing  a structured  program  of rewards  and  recognition,  we  hope to  honor their
commitment and encourage greatness.
On behalf of the people of the 2nd District of Batangas, and for the common good of the


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HbusEB|LLNo.9143
Introduced by HON. ATTY. GERVILLE "JINKY BITRICS"  R. LUISTRO
AN ACT REWARDING AND RECOGNIZING PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Be  it enacted  by the Senate and  House of Representatives  of the  Philippine Congress
Assembled:
Section 1 : Short Title
This Act shall be known as the "Public School Teacher Rewards and  Recognition Act."
Section 2: Declaration of Policy
lt is the  policy of the State to  recognize the vital  role of public school teachers  in  nation-
building.   This  Act   seeks   to   acknowledge   and   celebrate   their   tireless   efforts   and
commitment  to  quality  education  by  establishing  a  comprehensive  program  for  public
school teacher recognition and awards.
Section 3: Definitions
For the purposes of this Act:
(a) "Department" refers to the Department of Education (DepEd).
(b)  "Public School Teacher"  refers to an  individual employed  as a teacher in  any public
school  in the  Philippines.
(c)  "Teacher  of  the  Year"  refers  to  the  teacher  selected  annually  for  recognition  and
awards under this Act.
Section 4: National Teacher Recognition Program
(a) Establishment: The Department of Education (DepEd) shall establish and administer
a  National  Teacher  Recognition  Program  (NTRP)  to  recognize  and  honor  outstanding
public school teachers.
(b) Program Components: The NTRP shall include,  but not be limited to:
1.   Annual Teacher of the YearAwards.


2.   Recognition for excellence in specific subject areas.
3.   Special awards for innovative teaching methods.
4.   Community involvement awards.
5.   Long-term service awards.
(c)  Selection  Committee:  DepEd  shall  appoint  a  Selection  Committee  consjstjng  of
education experts, teachers, parents, and community representatives to determine award
recipients.
Section 5: Criteria for Recognition
(a)  Criteria:  The  Selection  Committee  shall  develop  and  publish  clear and  transparent
criteria for selecting award recipients. These criteria shall include factors such as:
1.   Teaching performance and effectiveness.
2.    Innovative teaching methods.
3.   Community engagement and outreach.
4.   Contributions to student success.
(b)  Nominations:  Nominatjons  for awards  may  be  submitted  by  educators,  students,
parents, and community members.
Section 6: Awards and Incentives
(a) Monetary Awards: Recipients of the Teacher of the Year and other awards under this
program shall receive monetary awards as a token of recognition.
(b) Professional Development Opportunities: Award recipients may be granted access
to   professional   development   opportunities,   scholarships,   or  grants   to   further   their
education and teaching skills.
(c)    Public    Recognition:   Award    recipients   shall    be   publicly    recognized    through
ceremonies, publications, and other means to highlight their achievements.
(d)  Teacher's  Dependent/s  Scholarship:   Exemplary  awardees  shall  be  granted  a
scholarship  for  their  respective  dependents  at  the  educational  institution  where  they
provide academic service/s,
Section 7: Funding
(a)  AIlocation:  The  Congress  shall  allocate  funds  in  the  annual  budget to  support the
implementation of this Act.
(b)   Private   Sector  Contributions:   Encourage   private   sector  entities,   philanthropic
organizations, and individuals to contribute to the National Teacher Recognition Program.


Section 8: Reporting and Evaluation
(a)  Annual  Report:  DepEd  shall  submit  an  annual  report  to  Congress  detailing  the
implementation  of the program,  the selection  process,  and  the  impact of the awards on
the teaching profession and education outcomes.
Section 9: lmplementing Rules and Regulations
DepEd shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions
of this Act within  [insert timeframe] from the date of its effectivity.
Section 10: Effectivity
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in
a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,