Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

F 439
H. B. No. __

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Thousands of outstanding students are consistently being acknowledged for their
academic excellence and virtues. However, such accomplishments may have not been
achieved if it were not for the perseverance of educators. They are considered as the unsung
heroes of our times because many have neglected the role they play in the advancement of
‘education in our country.

It is in this light that the State put emphasis on its duty to ensure that the performance
and the morale of teachers will be kept at the highest level. Although the Magna Carta for Public
School Teachers aims to protect the welfare of teachers, itis still insufficient to respond to the
needs of teachers giving the high cost of living today.

The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers had failed to provide benefits to the
dependents of teachers. Thus, this bill seeks to grant additional benefits to teachers by giving
their dependents the right to scholarship grants, free medical treatment and pension in case of
disability of the teachers. In addition, it also encourages teachers to form cooperatives in their
own municipalities to help promote their economic welfare.

It is hoped that through this bill, the teachers will be motivated to work even harder in
their task of shaping the minds of our youth. As we develop more competent and dedicated
teachers, we can be assured of quality education for our youth, and for our nation - towards a
better and enlightened future generation.

In view of the foregoing considerations, immediate approval of this bill is eamestly
sought for.

JUAN Epearb0 “SONNY Mi ANGARA
Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE —)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

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H.B.No,

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
PROVIDING BENEFITS TO DEPENDENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
AMENDING FOR THESE PURPOSES REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER FORTY-SIX
HUNDRED SEVENTY (R.A. NO. 4670) OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA
CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act, the following shall mean:

(a) “Qualified Dependents” refers to one more legitimate recognized natural or
adopted children living with or dependent upon the teacher for their chief support
where such children are not more than twenty-one (21) years of age, unmarried and
not gainfully employed, or where such children, regardless of age are incapable of
self-support because of physical defect.

(b) “Teacher” is any person engaged in classroom, in any level of instruction, on full-
time basis, including guidance counsellors, school librarians, industrial arts or
vocational instructors, and all other persons performing supervisory and/or
administrative functions in all schools, colleges and universities operated by the
Government or its political subdivision; but shall not include school nurses, schoo!
physicians, school dentists, and other school employees.

SEC. 2. Section 22 of Republic Act No. 4670, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for
Public School Teachers, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec 22. Medical Examination and Treatment. — Compulsory medical
examination shall be provided free of charge for all teachers before they take up
teaching, and shall be repeated not less than once a year during the teacher's
professional life. Where medical examination show that medical treatment and/or
hospitalization is necessary, same shall be provided free by the government entity
paying the salary of the teachers,

“QUALIFIED DEPENDENTS OF TEACHERS SHALL ALSO AVAIL OF THE
‘SAME BENEFITS AS LONG AS THE TEACHER IS IN ACTIVE SERVICE.”


SEC. 3. Educational Benefits. In addition to all other benefits to which teachers are
entitled under existing laws, rules and regulations, their children, not exceeding four (4), shall be
eligible to enter any state college and university or state vocational or technical school to pursue
any bachelor’s degree preferably in science and technology courses, vocational or technical
course free of any charge including, but not limited to, tuition and matriculation fees.

SEC. 4. Eligibility. The dependents of the teachers must meet the academic
requirement for admission to subject state college or university, vocational or technical school

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the
Technical Educational Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall promulgate rules and
regulations which shall guide the implementation of the aforementioned sections.

SEC. 6. Section 23 of subject Republic Act (R.A. No. 4670), is hereby amended to read
as follows:

“SEC. 23. Compensation for Injuries - Teachers shall be protected against the
consequences of employment injuries in accordance with existing laws. The effects of
the physical and nervous strain on the teacher's health shall be recognized as a
‘compensable occupational disease in accordance with existing laws.”

“IN CASES OF PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY DUE TO WORK-RELATED
SICKNESS OR INJURY WHERE THE TEACHER HAD BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 5
YEARS, THE DEPENDENTS ARE ENTITLED TO A MONTHLY PENSION OF AT
LEAST P500.00."

“IN CASES OF PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY DUE TO WORK-RELATED
SICKNESS OR INJURY WHERE THE TEACHER HAD BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 5
YEARS, THE DEPENDENTS ARE ENTITLED TO A MONTHLY PENSION OF AT
LEAST P800.”

“THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WILL HANDLE THE DISTRIBUTION OF
PENSION BENEFITS TO THE DEPENDENTS OF TEACHERS."

SEC. 7. Section 27 of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers is hereby amended
to be read as;

“SEC. 27 Freedom to Organize. - Public School teachers shall have the right to.
freely and without previous authorization both to establish and to join organizations of
their choosing, whether local or national to further and defend their interests.

“THE FORMATION OF COOPERATIVES RUN BY TEACHERS AND
DEPENDENTS OF TEACHERS IN EVERY MUNICIPALITY IS ENCOURAGED. SUCH
COOPERATIVE SHALL PROVIDE CREDIT AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
AS WELL AS LIVELIHOOD TRAINING PROGRAMS.”

“THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)

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SEC. 8. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the
provisions thereof not affected by such declaration shall remain in force and affect.

SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. All laws, rules and regulations or part or parts thereof

inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, superseded or
amended accordingly

SEC. 10. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

Publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved,