Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
GIVING PRIORITY TO RETIRED TEACHERS IN THE AVAILMENT OF 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Teaching is considered the noblest profession because of the selfless 
sacrifices of our teachers and educators in the delivery of quality 
education and ensuring that each student has the necessary knowledge 
to succeed in their chosen careers. It then follows that retired teachers, 
having spent the majority of their lives in this noble profession, have 
contributed greatly in nation-building. 
In recognition of their sacrifices and dedication in the field of 
providing quality education, our teachers deserve to be granted certain 
benefits for the many years they have spent serving the nation. 
This bill seeks to recognize the important role of our retired teacher 
in nation-building and providing quality education in the country by 
providing priority in the availment of government services and public 
utilities. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
REP. PM VARGAS   
Fifth District, Quezon City 
August 24, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
GIVING PRIORITY TO RETIRED TEACHERS IN THE AVAILMENT OF 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Priority for Retired 
Teachers Act.” 
SECTION 2. Coverage. – This program applies to all retired teachers in 
government and private educational institutions.  
SECTION 3. Priority for Retired Teachers. – All government offices and 
agencies as well as public utilities are mandated to prioritize attendance to 
the concerns of retired teachers. Where such concerns involve the availment 
of the services of such offers, agencies, and public utilities, the said entities 
are furthermore mandated to establish a priority lane that will give 
preferential treatment to retired teachers, without prejudice to the privileges 
provided by R.A.9994 or the “Expanded Senior Citizen’s Act of 2010”.  
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of 
Education (DepEd) shall be tasked with formulating and issuing the 
implementing rules and regulations for this Act. 
SECTION 5. Appropriations. – The funds necessary to carry out the provision 
of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriation Act of the year 
following its enactment into law and thereafter.  
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SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations, or other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not 
affected thereby shall remain in force and effect. 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in 
a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
Approved,