HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES

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Republic of the Philippines | pate: 95 vUL 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, en
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Quezon City
By:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session | REGISTRATION UNIT

BILLS AND
House Bill No, 1089 BUS 00 INDEX SERVICE |

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XII, Section 14 of the 1987 Constitution declares, “The sustained development
of a reservoir of national talents consisting of Filipino scientists, entrepreneurs, professionals,
managers, high-level technical manpower and skilled workers and crafismen in all fields shall
ted by the State.” In addition, Article XIV, Section 14 of the 1987 Constitution
The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality’ education at all
levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all

Throughout the century, the country has been experiencing “brain-drain”
phenomenon. Characterized by the growing number of citizens opting to for employment
abroad, the teaching profession has not been spared from this phenomenon, Teachers,
especially’ those employed in public schools, are not enticed to stay due to relatively low
salaries, lack of benefits and career growth. As a result, public schools have continuously
sullered from a lack of teachers, Coupled with the decrease in the number of students taking
up courses in education, the quality of education in the country will eventually decline. Thus,
there is a need to enhance the number and quality of teachers in public schools in order to
give the younger generation a quality education they rightfully deserve

In order to combat the lack of teachers, this bill seeks to mandate free primary,
secondary, tertiary and special courses in education and obligate qualified beneficiaries to
teach for a period of time in public schools. By doing so, the effect of “brain-drain” shall be
controlled if not eradicated. Most importantly, the quality of education, in the country will be
improved by the addition of more teachers. As a final result, the State will not only sustain
growth but also be a step closer towards the goal of offering quality education for all.
Therefore, the immediate passage of this Bill is sought for.

SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.
epresentalive
‘Third District, Province of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1083

EDUCATION COURSES IN STATE COLLEGES AND
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,

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 “Education Courses Act of
2016"

SECTION 2. Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to give priority to
education in order to accelerate social development and promote progress. in line with this,
the State shall increase the number of teachers in State colleges and schools

SECTION 3. Definitions. — For purposes of this Act:

(a) “Free education courses” shall mean any primary, secondary. tertiary and special
education course offered in State colleges and universities:

(b) “State Colleges and Universities” refers to institutions of higher learning, including
specialized schools, maintained and funded by the government

(c) “Qualified beneficiary” shall mean a person possessing all the qualifications for the
grant of scholarship as determined under the rules and regulations promulgated after
the implementation of this Act.

(d) “Tuition fee: shall refer to the fee representing the direct costs of instruction and
training facilities: .

ther School Fees” refers to fees covering other necessary costs supportive of

instruction, including, but not limited to medical and dental, athletic, library and

laboratory fees;

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SECTION 4. Free Education Courses — It is hereby mandated the establishment of free
‘education courses in all State colleges and universities. Qualified beneficiaries intending to
enroll or already enrolled in such courses shall be free from payment of tuition and other
school related fees and shall be entitled to other benefits as may be granted in accordance
with such rules and regulations to be promulgated hereinafter. Provided, that nothing in this
‘Act shall cause of authorize the diminution or removal of any benefit which the government
presently grants to the beneficiaries.



SECTION 5. Limitations — The right of any beneficiary to avail of the benefits granted in
this Act shall cease if he or she fails any three (3) subjects included in the course curriculum,

SECTION 6, Service Obligations — Immediately upon completion of each qualified
beneficiary of his or her education course and acquisition of the required license, he or she
shall teach in a public school, on a full-time basis, in line with his or her degree for a period
of four (4) years. For this purpose, the qualified beneficiary shall execute a contract with the
Government incorporating the details of said service obligation.

Any qualified beneficiary who has not passed the licensure examination after three (3)
attempts and who shall thereafter be engaged in another job which involves the application of
her degree or any qualified beneficiary who shall violate the service obligation shall be liable
to reimburse the Government the total amount plus legal interest of the fund assistance
received under this Act

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars, and
memoranda inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 8, Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be declared invalid or
unconstitutional, no other provisions hereof shall be thereby affected

SECTION 9. Appropriation. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act for
the first five (5) years shall be sourced out from the gross annual revenues of the Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and thereafter in a special fund to be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), shall, within six (6) months after its approval prepare and issue the
necessary guidelines to implement the same.

SCTION 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

Approved,