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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1400
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING AND ENHANCING THE ROLE OF PARENT-TEACHER AND 
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS IN PROMOTING THE WELFARE AND 
PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 603, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE CHILD AND 
YOUTH WELFARE CODE"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Creating and fostering a community that is geared towards advocating for the 
rights and welfare of children creates immeasurable value with benefits that are far- 
reaching. A community of parents, teachers, and concerned organizations collaborating 
towards a common goal in promoting the welfare, well-being, and success of their 
children generates great benefits not only to the families of these students, but to their 
community as a whole.
As such, this bill aims to institutionalize Parent-Teacher and Community 
Associations (PCTAs) to better focus and direct their efforts in order to improve their 
children's success, both in school and outside of it.
The bill recognizes the importance of developing, engaging, and encouraging the 
participation of the children in creating policies or programs that will address their 
concerns. As such, one of the principal functions of the proposed PCTAs is to consult the 
children through their Student Councils in the process of creating projects, programs, or 
activities that will improve their welfare and overall well-being.
When a school has an involved Student Council and PCTA, parents are better 
informed and engaged, teachers are more empowered, and perhaps more importantly, 
students are happier.
In light of these, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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RISA HONTIVEROS U 
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING AND ENHANCING THE ROLE OF PARENT-TEACHER AND 
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS IN PROMOTING THE WELFARE AND 
PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 603, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE CHILD AND 
YOUTH WELFARE CODE"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Parent-Teacher and
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Community Association Act"
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The state recognizes the crucial role of parents,
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teachers, and the community in the rearing, education, and development of children
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towards civic involvement.
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Furthermore, the State, consistent with Article 29 of the United Nations
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Conventions on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), recognizes that a child's education is
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directed not only to "the development of the child's personality, talents, and mental and
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physical abilities to their fullest potential" but shall extend to "the broad range f life
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experiences and learning processes which enable children, individually and collectively,
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and to live a full and satisfying life within society."
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Sec. 3. Article 77, Chapter II (The Home and the School) of Presidential Decree
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No. 603, otherwise known as "The Child and Youth Welfare Code", is hereby amended to
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read as follows:
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"Art. 77. Parent-Teacher and COMMUNITY Associations. - Every [elementary
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and secondary] BASIC EDUCATION school shall organize a [parent-teacher
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association] PARENT-TEACHER AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION,
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HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS PTCA [for the purpose of providing a forum
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for the discussion of problems and their solutions, relating to the total school
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program, and for insuring the full cooperation of parents in the efficient
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implementation of such program.] THE PTCA SHALL BE COMPOSED OF 
PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND A DULY RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY GROUP. 
THEY SHALL ELECT FROM AMONG THEMSELVES THEIR RESPECTIVE 
SETS OF OFFICERS.
"All parents who have children enrolled in a school [are encouraged to be 
active members of its PTA, and to comply with whatever obligations] SHALL BE 
CONSIDERED MEMBERS OF ITS PTCA AND ARE OBLIGED TO COMPLY 
WITH THE DUTIES and responsibilities such membership entails.
"[Parent-teacher associations] PTCAs all over the country shall [aid] ASSIST 
the municipal and other local authorities and school officials in [the enforcement 
of juvenile delinquency control measures, and in the implementation of programs 
and activities to promote child welfare.] PROMOTING THE WELFARE AND 
PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN INCLUDING SCHOOL 
ACHIEVEMENT AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.
"PCTAs SHALL BE AFFORDED WIDE LATITUDE IN WORKING AND 
COORDINATING WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS, STUDENT COUNCILS, AND 
OTHER CONCERNED AUTHORITIES AS THEY COMPLEMENT THEIR WORK 
IN IMPLEMENTING A HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CHILDREN.
"GIVEN THEIR CRITICAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL AND 
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, PCTAs SHALL BE RECOGNIZED AS PARTNERS OF 
GOVERNMENT AND, AS APPROPRIATE, THEIR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS 
DESIGNATED AS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS 
AND THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES PROVIDED FOR IN REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
CODE OF 1991".
"ART. 77-A. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE PCTAs. - THE 
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE PCTAs ARE AS FOLLOWS:
"(1) CREATE A DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN TO 
ENSURE THAT THEY BECOME WELL-ROUNDED, STABLE, 
SOCIABLE AND CIVIC-ORIENTED CITIZENS AND TO SERVE 
AS THE FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF PROBLEMS, 
SOLUTIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS RELATIVE TO SUCH 
GOAL;
"(2) ENSURE THE FULL COOPERATION OF PARENTS, 
TEACHERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN


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THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
"(3) CONSULT THE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES, THROUGH 
THEIR STUDENT COUNCILS, IN THE PLANNING AND 
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND 
ACTIVITIES;
"(4) SERVE AS AN AVENUE FOR LOCAL SCHOOL 
STAKEHOLDERS TO DESIGN OTHER APPROPRIATE 
PROGRAMS, DISCUSS ISSUES, IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS, AND 
RECOMMEND ACTION THAT WILL ADDRESS CHILDREN'S 
CONCERNS;
"(5) RAISE AWARENESS ON AND SUPPORT THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES AND 
ISSUES IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES AS MANDATED BY 
THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED);
"(6) ASSESS THE LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF BASIC 
EDUCATION PROGRAM THROUGH INCREASED 
COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION AMONG KEY LOCAL 
SCHOOL STAKEHOLDERS SUCH AS THE PARENTS, 
TEACHERS, COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT 
OFFICIALS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY;
"(7) PARTNER WITH THE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL OFFICIALS 
AND CONSULT STUDENT COUNCILS, IN THE DESIGN, 
IMPLEMENTATIONS, FOLLOW-UP , AND MONITORING OF 
SCHOOL PROGRAMS SUCH AS LITERACY, HEALTH AND 
NUTRITION, AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, THAT 
REQUIRE THE FOLLOW-THROUGH SUPPORT, AND 
PARTICIPATION OF ALL STAKEHOLDERS, AND 
"(8) STRENGTHEN ACCOUNTABILITY AMONG SCHOOL 
STAKEHOLDERS BY FACILITATING INFORMATION 
DISSEMINATION AMONG PARENTS IN THE COMMUNITY ON 
DEPED AND LOCAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, 
INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY MODES AND 
PARTICIPATION IN MONITORING, ASSESSING AND 
EVALUATING THESE SERVICES."


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"ART. 77-B. ROLE OF THE DEPED. - THE DEPED SHALL FORMULATE
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THE RULES WHICH SHALL ADVANCE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT.
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IT SHALL LIKEWISE ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF BASIC EDUCATION
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SCHOOLS N ORGANIZING THEIR PTCAs."
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4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held valid or
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unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.
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Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, and rules and regulations
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contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended
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accordingly.
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Sec. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,