Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING DEPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS TO 
THE BARRIOS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Access to quality education in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) 
remains a persistent challenge in the Philippines. These areas often suffer from a lack of 
qualified teachers, leaving children without the foundational knowledge and skills they need to 
break the cycle of poverty. Teachers in GIDA face unique challenges, including limited 
infrastructure, poor connectivity, and cultural barriers, which often deter educators from 
accepting assignments in these areas.  
A "Teachers to the Barrios" program would directly address this gap by deploying trained 
and motivated educators to serve in underserved communities. In doing so, children in remote 
areas become empowered, with education unlocking new opportunities, reducing inequality, and 
integrating marginalized communities into the broader social and economic fabric of the country. 
By prioritizing education for children in GIDA, the program cultivates future leaders and 
productive citizens who can contribute to the progress of their communities and the nation as a 
whole. This initiative is not just about deploying teachers—it is about ensuring that no Filipino 
child is left behind. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
January 13, 2025
5:30 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING DEPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS TO 
THE BARRIOS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Teacher to the Barrios Act." 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. – In line with the standing policy of the State to protect and 
promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to 
make such education accessible to all, the State shall guarantee that it shall continuously enable, 
incentivize, and assist the "Teacher to the Barrios" as they provide their services in far-flung 
areas. 
Sec. 3. Objective. –To encourage teachers who commit themselves to serve by conducting study 
sessions and formal basic education to residents in areas which are remote, far-flung, 
geographically isolated, and/or generally hard to reach. 
The specific objectives are: 
a.
to augment the teaching in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) by
incentivizing teaching in GIDAs through the grant of additional compensation and
benefits; and
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b. raise the level of education of residents in GIDAs to equip them with necessary skills 
equal to their non-GIDA counterparts 
 
Sec. 4. "Teacher to the Barrios" Program. – The Department of Education (DepEd) is hereby 
mandated to create a program whereby select teachers, referred here forth as "Teacher to the 
Barrios" shall be deployed to GIDAs to educate local residents through formal basic education. 
 
The Local Government Unit wherein the GIDA is located, in partnership with the National 
Government through the DepEd, shall endeavour to provide the necessary school infrastructure 
to support the objectives of the Teachers to the Barrios Program.  
 
Sec. 5. "Teacher to the Barrios" Pool. – The DepEd shall maintain a pool of teaching force to 
be deployed at any time to remote, far-flung, geographically isolated, and/or generally hard to 
reach areas. The minimum requirements for a "Teacher to the Barrios" shall be the following: 
 
a. Bachelor of Science in Education graduate; 
b. Physically and mentally fit; 
c. Certified to be of good moral character; and 
d. Willing to work in remote, far-flung, geographically isolated, and/or generally hard to 
reach areas for a full academic year. 
 
Sec. 6. Compensation and Benefits of a "Teacher to the Barrios". – The "Teacher to the 
Barrios" shall receive a basic salary as determined by DepEd, which shall be no lower than that 
of an entry level public school elementary teacher's salary. In addition to the basic salary and 
other regular benefits and bonuses, the "Teacher to the Barrios" shall be entitled to the following 
additional benefits: 
 
a. Representation allowance; 
b. Transportation allowance; 
c. Social benefits, including but not limited to PhilHealth, GSIS, Pagibig; and 
d. Option to avail of scholarship benefits for postgraduate studies, provided that the 
"Teacher to the Barrios has rendered a minimum of two years of service. 
 
Sec. 7. Determination of Areas for Deployment. – The DepEd District Supervisor, in 
coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Local Department of Social 
Welfare and Development (DSWD), shall determine the local communities, where a "Teacher to 
the Barrios" is needed shall be deployed. 
 


LGUs may request for the deployment of "Teacher to the Barrios" in the local 
communities/barangay within their jurisdiction. A written request shall be submitted to the 
DepEd District Supervisor supported by a resolution passed by the Sangguniang Bayan and 
approved by the Local Chief Executive. 
 
Sec. 8. Appropriations. – The Secretary of the DepEd shall immediately include in the DepEd 
program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual 
General Appropriations Act. 
 
Sec. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DepEd District Supervisor, in coordination 
with the LGU and the local counterpart of DSWD, shall promulgate and issue the guidelines and 
implement rules and regulations for the proper implementation and execution of this Act within 
sixty (60) days after the effectivity thereof. 
 
Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations contrary 
or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
Sec. 11. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,