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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____________ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Recognizing the undeniable impact of quality education on national 
development, the 1987 Constitution expressly declares as policy that “[t]he 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.”1 It further mandates the State to “protect and promote 
the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels” and to “take appropriate steps 
to make such education accessible to all.”2 
Teachers are central to the fulfillment of this constitutional duty. In fact, there 
are evidence that student learning is highly impacted by teacher quality.3 The United 
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in its 2015 
Report, 4  highlighted studies showing positive associations between student 
achievement and teacher characteristics such as academic skills, content knowledge, 
professional development, and years of experience. Other research also identifies 
education background, certification status, perseverance, preparedness coursework, 
and leadership experience as critical factors influencing teacher effectiveness.5 
In the Philippines, however, student performance continues to lag behind 
international benchmarks. Filipino learners scored among the lowest in the 2018 and 
2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) administered by the 
1 Article II, Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution. 
2 Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution. 
3  UNESCO. The Impact of teacher knowledge on student achievement in 14 Sub-Saharan African countries, p. 
7. Published in 2013. Available at https://unesdoc.unesco.Org/ark:/48223/pf0000225832 (Accessed on 1 July
2025).
4 UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Teachers and Educational Quality: Monitoring Global Needs for 2015, p. 67.
Published in 2006. Available at https://uis.unesco.oi'Q/sites/default/files/documents/teachers-and-
educationalaualitv-monitorinq-qlobal-needs-for-2015-en O.pdf (Accessed on 1 July 2025).
5 Journal of Education and Practice. Does Teacher Quality Affect Student Achievement? An Empirical Study in
Indonesia, p. 35. Published in 2016. Available at https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1115867.pdf (Accessed on 1
July 2025).
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OECD,6 as well as in the 2019 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 
(TIMSS) 7 and the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM). 8 These 
outcomes persist despite the reforms introduced in the past decade, underscoring the 
urgent need to address teacher quality as a key driver of education outcomes. 
Equally concerning is the performance of aspiring teachers in the Licensure 
Examination for Teachers (LET). From 2009 to 2019, the national passing rate 
averaged only 30 percent, reaching beyond 50 percent only after the pandemic. In 
2024, of the 260,672 LET examinees, only 140,329 passed. 9  Furthermore, the 
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has identified numerous higher education 
institutions (HEIs) with consistent zero passing rates in the Board Licensure 
Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT), including 77 HEIs offering Bachelor 
of Elementary Education programs and 105 offering Bachelor of Secondary Education 
programs.10 
These systemic gaps highlight the necessity of legislative reforms to strengthen 
the teaching profession and improve the preparation, regulation, and accountability of 
teachers. Accordingly, this measure proposes the following amendments to Republic 
Act No. 7836, as amended, or the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994: 
a) Expand the pool of nominees to the Board of Professional Teachers under the
PRC to include representatives from the Teacher Education Council (TEC),
Department of Education (DepEd), Coordinating Council of Private Educational
Associations (COCOPEA), Commission on Higher Education (CHED),
Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU), and Philippine
Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), in addition to existing
accredited associations;
b) Establish clear rules to prevent conflicts of interest among Board members;
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6 DepEd. PISA 2018 National Report of the Philippines. Published in December 2019. Available at 
https://ww\«.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PISA-2018-Philippine-National-Report.pdf (Accessed on 
1 July); OECD. PISA 2022 Results (Volume I and II) - Country Notes: Philippines. Published in December 2023. 
Available at https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/pisa-2022-results-volume-i-and-ii-countrynotes_ed6fbcc5-
en/philippines_a0882a2d-en.html (Accessed on 1 July 2025). 
7 TIMSS. International Results in Mathematics and Science, p. 9 & 80. Published in 2020. Available at 
https://www.iea.nl/sites/default/files/2021-01/TIMSS%202019-International-Results-in-Mathematics-
andScience.pdf (Accessed on 1 July 2025). 
8 SEA-PLM. National Report of the Philippines, p. 11. Published in March 2021. Available at 
https://www.unicef.org/philippines/media/2556/file/Southeast%20Asia%20Primary%20Learning%20Metrics %202
019%20National%20Report%20of%20the%20Philippines.pdf (Accessed on 1 July 2025). 
9 PRC. March 2024 Results of Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers Released in Forty-Seven (47) 
Working Days. Published on 24 May 2024. Available at https://www.prc.gov.ph/node/6903#:~:text= 
Examination%20eServices-,March%202024%20Results%20of%20Licensure%20Examination%20for%20Prof 
essional%20Teachers%20Released,%2DSeven%20(47)%20Working%20Days&text=The%20Professional%2 
0Regulation%20Commission%20(PRC,and%20regulations%20governing%20licensure%20examinations.8itex 
t=N.%20C.%20R (Accessed on 1 July 2025); Rappler. RESULTS: September 2024 Licensure Examination for 
Professional Teachers. Published on 13 December 2024. Available at 
https://www.rappler.com/bulletinboard/examination-results/licensure-professional-teachers-september-2024/  
(Accessed on 1 July 2025). 
10 EDCOM 2. Miseducation, The Failed System of Philippine Education, EDCOM II Year One Report, p. 179. 
Published in 2024. Available at https://edcom2.gov.ph/media/2024/02/EDCOM-II-Year-One-Report-
PDF022924.pdf. (Accessed on 1 July 2025). 


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c) Improve and expand qualification requirements for applicants for registration as
professional teachers, including a mandatory refresher course for those who
fail any component of the licensure examination within three (3) years; and
d) Mandate the public release of examination questions and information on
examiners to enhance transparency and accountability.
These amendments are designed to elevate the teaching profession,
strengthen teacher preparation, and produce world-class Filipino educators. In 
alignment with the findings and recommendations of the Second Congressional 
Commission on Education (EDCOM II), the passage of this measure is earnestly 
sought. 
EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
AN ACT 
FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7836, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"PHILIPPINE TEACHERS PROFESSIONALIZATION ACT OF 1994," AS 
AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9293 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7836, or the "Philippine Teachers 
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Professionalization Act of 1994," as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 5. Creation and Composition of the Board. - There is hereby created 
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under this Act a Board for Professional Teachers, hereinafter called the 
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Board, a collegial body under the general supervision and administrative 
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control of the Professional Regulation Commission, hereinafter referred to 
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as the Commission, composed of five (5) members WHO SHALL DULY 
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POSSESS ALL THE QUALIFICATIONS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 8 OF 
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THIS ACT AND who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines 
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from among the recommendees chosen by the Commission. The 
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recommendees shall be chosen from the list of nominees [selected by the 
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accredited association of teachers, who duly possess all the qualifications 
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prescribed in Section 8 of this Act] FROM THE TEACHER EDUCATION 
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COUNCIL 
(TEC); 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
EDUCATION 
(DEPED); 
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COORDINATING 
COUNCIL 
OF 
PRIVATE 
EDUCATIONAL 
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ASSOCIATIONS (COCOPEA); COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION 
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(CHED); ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 
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(ALCU); PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNIVERSITIES AND 
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COLLEGES 
(PASUC); 
AN 
ACCREDITED 
ASSOCIATION 
OF 
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TEACHERS; AND AN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION 
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GRADUATES.  
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A SCREENING COMMITTEE SHALL BE FORMED TO EVALUATE 
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THE NOMINATIONS RECEIVED AND THE FINAL LIST OF NOMINEES 
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SHALL BE MADE PUBLIC. The chair[man]PERSON and the vice- 
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chair[man]PERSON of the Board shall be appointed from these five (5) 
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members by the President: Provided, That the members of the first Board 
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appointed under this Act shall be automatically registered as professional 
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teachers and issued with the certificate of registration and professional 
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license upon payment of the fees for examination, registration, and other 
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fees prescribed by the Commission."  
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SEC. 2. Section 7 of Republic Act No. 7836, as amended, is hereby amended to 
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read as follows:  
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"SEC. 7. Term of Office. - The members of the Board shall hold office for a 
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term of three (3) years from the date they assume office [: Provided, That 
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the first appointees to the Board under this Act shall hold office according to 
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the following terms: one (1) member shall serve for one (1) year; one (1) 
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member for two (2) years; the chairman, vice-chairman, and one (1) 
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member for three (3) years]. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO ARE 
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EMPLOYEES OR OFFICIALS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SHALL BE 
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SECONDED TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR 
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TERM. Vacancies shall be served for the unexpired term only. No person 
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who has served AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD for two (2) consecutive 
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terms shall be eligible for reappointment. Appointment to fill an unexpired 
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term shall be considered an appointment to a complete term. 
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[The chairman or any member shall take his oath of office prior to the 
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performance of his duties.]" 
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SEC. 3. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 7836, as amended, is hereby amended to read 
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as follows: 
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"SEC. 8. Qualifications of Board Members. - Each Board member must at 
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the time of [his] appointment: 
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(a) xxx 
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(b) xxx 
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(c) Be a holder of [the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in 
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Education and] AT LEAST A MASTER'S DEGREE, preferably [a holder of 
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a master's or doctorate degree in education,] HOLDING A DOCTORATE 
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DEGREE, IN EDUCATION, or their equivalent[s], from a university, school, 
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college, academy, or institute duly constituted, recognized, and/or 
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accredited by the Philippine government; 
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(d) xxx 
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(e) Has been a REGISTERED AND LICENSED professional teacher in the 
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active practice of the teaching profession for at least ten (10) years [in the 
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elementary and secondary level]; and 
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(f) Not be an official or member of the faculty of, nor have A pecuniary 
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interest in any university, college, school, or institution conferring a 
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bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent[s for at least three (3) years 
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prior to his appointment], and neither connected with a review center or with 
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any group or association where review classes or lectures in preparation for 
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the licensure examination are offered or conducted.  
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Provided, however, That the membership to the Board shall be evenly 
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distributed to cover all levels of education, including equitable 
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representation of the different fields of specialization. 
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THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL ALSO HAVE THE 
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NECESSARY EXPERTISE IN IMPLEMENTING TEACHER EDUCATION 
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PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED BY THE TEC AND REGULATED BY 
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THE CHED, TEST DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS, AND LOGISTICS 
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IN IMPLEMENTING WIDE-SCALE ASSESSMENTS AND SYSTEM 
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ACCREDITATIONS. 
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THE COMMISSION SHALL ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE RULES TO 
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GOVERN THE PRACTICE OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO ENSURE 
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THAT NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES IN THEIR FUNCTIONS 
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RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION 
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AND RELEASE OF THE RESULTS." 
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SEC. 4. Section 9 of Republic Act No. 7836, as amended, is hereby amended to 
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read as follows: 
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"SEC. 9. Compensation of the Board. - The chair[man]PERSON, vice-
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chair[man]PERSON, and members of the Board shall receive compensation 
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comparable to the compensation received by existing regulatory boards 
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under the [Professional Regulation] Commission, computed on the basis of 
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the number of examinees/candidates." 
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SEC. 5. Section 12 of Republic Act No. 7836, as amended is hereby amended to 
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read as follows: 
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"SEC. 12. Removal of a Board Member. – The chair[man]PERSON or any 
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member of the Board may be removed by the President of the Philippines 
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upon recommendation of the Commission for neglect of duty, incompetence, 
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TERMINAL ILLNESS, unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable 
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conduct, commission or [toleration] TOLERANCE of irregularities in the 
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examination, OR FINAL JUDGMENT OF CRIMES INVOLVING MORAL 
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TURPITUDE, after having been given the opportunity to defend [himself] 
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ONESELF in a proper administrative investigation. 
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In the course of THE investigation, the President may preventively 
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suspend the respondent." 
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SEC. 6. Section 13 of Republic Act No. 7836, as amended, is hereby deleted in 
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its entirety and replaced with the following: 
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"SEC. 13. REGISTRATION AND LICENSE. - APPLICANTS FOR 
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REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE FOR 
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TEACHERS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE 
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FOLLOWING, AS THE CASE MAY BE: 
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a) A WRITTEN EXAMINATION TO BE GIVEN AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR 
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IN SUCH PLACES AND DATES AS THE BOARD MAY DETERMINE 
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UPON APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION SHALL BE REQUIRED 
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FOR GRADUATES OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS PROVIDED IN 
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SECTION 15 OF THIS ACT AND GRADUATES OF NON-EDUCATION 
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PROGRAMS 
WHO 
HAVE 
COMPLETED 
18 
UNITS 
OF 
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CERTIFICATION IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE);  
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b) SUBMISSION OF A PORTFOLIO OF ATTAINMENT OF THE 
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TEACHING PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR GRADUATES OF 
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TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACCREDITED BY THE 
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TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL IN LIEU OF TAKING THE 
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WRITTEN EXAMINATION; OR 
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c) SUBMISSION OF A TEACHING EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO FOR 
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THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN TEACHING IN HIGH-LEVEL BASIC 
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EDUCATION AND TERTIARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE 
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COMMISSION, THE TEC, AND THE CHED SHALL PROVIDE THE 
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APPROPRIATE 
GUIDELINES 
FOR 
THE 
ASSESSMENT, 
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EVALUATION, 
AND 
EQUIVALENCY 
OF 
PRIOR 
TEACHING 
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EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF YEARS 
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OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE." 
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SEC. 7. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 7836, as amended, is hereby deleted in 
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its entirety and replaced with the following: 
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"SEC. 14. SCOPE OF EXAMINATION. - THE EXAMINATIONS 
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FOR TEACHERS SHALL BE GIVEN SEPARATELY BY PROGRAM, 
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ALIGNED WITH THE RELEVANT PROGRAMS, STANDARDS, AND 
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GUIDELINES ISSUED. THE EXAMINATIONS SHALL INCLUDE THE 
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FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: 
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a) TEACHER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS; 
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b) TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE TEC 
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AND REGULATED BY THE CHED; AND 
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c) EXISTING CURRICULUM OF BASIC AND CHILD CARE 
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EDUCATION. 
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THE 
EXAMINATIONS 
MAY 
INCLUDE 
A 
PRACTICAL 
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COMPONENT AS A SUPPLEMENT TO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS. 
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GRADUATES FROM NON-EDUCATION PROGRAMS SHALL BE 
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ABLE 
TO 
CHOOSE 
THEIR 
EXAMINATION 
PROGRAM 
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REGARDLESS OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE. 
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IN CASE OF FAILURE IN THE EXAMINATION BY THE 
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AFOREMENTIONED EXAMINEES, CONTENT COURSES IN THEIR 
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CHOSEN SUBJECT SHALL BE REQUIRED BEFORE THEY CAN 
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RETAKE THE EXAMINATION." 
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SEC. 8. Section 15 of Republic Act No. 7836, as amended, is hereby further 
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amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 15. Qualification Requirements of Applicants. - No applicant shall be 
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admitted to take the examination unless, on the date of filing of the 
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application, [he] THE APPLICANT shall have complied with the following 
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requirements: 
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(a) xxx 
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(b) xxx 
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(c) xxx 
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(d) xxx 
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(e) [A graduate of a school, college or university recognized by the 
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government and possesses the minimum educational qualifications, as 
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follows: 
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(1) For teachers in preschool, a bachelor's degree in early childhood 
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education (BECED) or its equivalent; 
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(2) For teachers in the elementary grades, a bachelor's degree in 
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elementary education (BSEED) or its equivalent; 
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(3) For teachers in the secondary grades, a bachelor's degree in education 
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or its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor's degree in arts and 
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sciences with at least eighteen (18) units in professional education; and 
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(4) For teachers of vocational and two year technical courses, a bachelor's 
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degree in the field of specialization or its equivalent, with at least eighteen 
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(18) units in professional education.] A GRADUATE FROM A TEACHER 
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EDUCATION INSTITUTION DULY RECOGNIZED BY THE CHED, AND 
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POSSESSES 
THE 
MINIMUM 
EDUCATIONAL 
QUALIFICATIONS 
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PURSUANT TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY 
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THE TEC AND REGULATED BY THE CHED, OR EQUIVALENT 
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PROGRAMS OR OTHER PROGRAMS AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY 
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THE CHED, WITH AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) UNITS IN PROFESSIONAL 
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EDUCATION; 
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(f) APPLICANTS WHO FAILED TO PASS COMPONENT/S OF THE 
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EXAMINATION IN THE PAST THREE (3) YEARS SHALL BE REQUIRED 
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TO COMPLETE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR THE FAILED 
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COMPONENT IN A CHED-RECOGNIZED TEACHER EDUCATION 
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INSTITUTION 
BEFORE 
BEING 
ALLOWED 
TO 
RETAKE 
THE 
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EXAMINATION." 
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SEC. 9. Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7836, as amended, is hereby amended 
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to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 16. RELEASE OF QUESTIONS AND Report of the Results of the 
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Examination. - THE BOARD SHALL, NOT LATER THAN FORTY-EIGHT 
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(48) HOURS AFTER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EXAMINATION, 
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RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC THE QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION ON 
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THE EXAMINERS. THE BOARD SHALL FORM A TESTING BOARD 
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EVERY YEAR, TO CONSIST OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARIOUS 
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ACCREDITED 
TEACHER 
EDUCATION 
INSTITUTIONS. 
THE 
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EXAMINATION SHALL BE VALIDATED THROUGH A THIRD-PARTY 
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ASSESSMENT BEFORE AND AFTER ADMINISTRATION. ITEM 
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ANALYSIS 
IS 
RECOMMENDED 
TO 
BE 
DONE 
AFTER 
THE 
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE EXAMINATION. 
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The Board shall, within one hundred twenty (120) day after the 
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examination, report the ratings obtained by each candidate BY 
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EXAMINATION 
COMPONENT 
to 
the 
[Professional 
Regulation] 
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Commission for approval and appropriate action. 
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THE BOARD SHALL ALSO RELEASE THE LICENSURE 
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EXAMINATION 
PERFORMANCE 
OF 
TEACHER 
EDUCATION 
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INSTITUTIONS, WITH A TEN (10)-YEAR TRACK RECORD ANALYSIS, 
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AS 
PROVIDED 
BY 
THE 
CHED, 
THROUGH 
APPROPRIATE 
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ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCES FOR DISSEMINATION TO THE PUBLIC 
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INCLUDING POSTING OF THE SAME ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITES OF 
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THE COMMISSION AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND 
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PUBLICATION IN NEWSPAPERS OF NATIONAL CIRCULATION IN 
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SUCH PERIOD AND FREQUENCY AS THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE. 
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TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS SHALL, UPON RELEASE 
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OF SCHOOL EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE, ALSO MAKE PUBLIC 
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THEIR LICENSURE EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE, WITH A TEN (10)-
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YEAR TRACK RECORD ANALYSIS, THROUGH PLACEMENT IN THREE 
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(3) CONSPICUOUS PLACES ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, 
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INCLUDING THE SCHOOL WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS, 
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IF AVAILABLE.  
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NO UNDUE PROMOTION OR ADVERTISEMENT SHALL BE 
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ALLOWED FOR REVIEW CENTERS AND SIMILAR ENTITIES FOR 
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PURPOSES OF TAKING CREDIT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF 
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APPLICANTS WHO TOOK THE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS FOR 
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TEACHERS, AND SUCH CREDIT SHALL BE ATTRIBUTED SOLELY TO 
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THE 
TEACHER 
EDUCATION 
INSTITUTIONS 
WHERE 
THE 
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APPLICANTS GRADUATED." 
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SEC. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) day from the 
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effectivity of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate the implementing rules and 
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regulations (IRR) necessary for the full and effective implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 11. Policies and Issuances. - The Commission and the Board shall update 
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their existing policies and issuances relevant to this Act and its IRR, ensure their 
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alignment with the same within a period of six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, 
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and report the same to Congress after the first year of its implementation. 
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SEC. 12. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional, the remainder hereof or any provisions not affected thereby shall 
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remain in force and effect. 
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SEC. 13. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
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executive order, letter of instruction, rule, or regulation inconsistent with the provisions 
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of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 14. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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