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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 1083

Introduced by:HON.“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

We often say that Teaching is the noblest profession yet our teachers who chose to stay in
the country are being forgotten and not getting enough salary and benefits.

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 4670 otherwise known as “The Magna Carta
for Public School Teachers” to make the said law more responsive in promoting the welfare of
the public-school teachers.

RA No. 4670 was passed into law on June 18, 1966 and has remained untouched for
more than fifty (50) years. The stability of the said law shows that it has been effective in
promoting and improving the social and economic status of public school teachers, their living
and working conditions, their terms of employment and career prospects.

The passage of time has brought with it new challenges and circumstances that must be
dealt with by the public school teachers. Admittedly, the risks in connection with the teaching
profession fifty (50) years ago are not the same as in the present times. Support must be given to
the public-school teachers for them to successfully hurdle such obstacles and keep them focused
in helping the students gain the knowledge they need in life.

There is no need to repeal RA No. 4670. Only needed are minor modifications and some
amendments to further strengthen the law. Others may say that the new benefits and protection
for public school teacher adds pressure to the government. This is not the proper attitude since no
price tag should be attached when it comes to helping the public school teachers who are vital
partners of the government in building a strong and well educated society. Expenditures upon
them are very wise investment for the future.

In view if the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought

“KUYA” Jt ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO fy

Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1083

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO-

“AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

‘The following are the amendments for the existing law. These underlined are the new
introductions to the law, to wit;

SECTION 8.

a. The right to be informed, in writing, of the charges;

b. The right to full access to the evidence in the case;

c. The right to defend himself and to be defended by a representative of his choice
and/or by his organization, adequate time being given to the teacher for the
preparation of his defense;

d._ The right to be represented by a counsel his choice; and

e. The right to appeal to clearly designated authorities

SECTION 14.

In_case_a teacher is assigned by his school to participate in any event like sports

tournaments, academic competitions, and like, in whatever capacity, all expenses related to the
same shall be shouldered by the school.

SECTION 30. Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of Education shall formulate and
prepare the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act within three
(3) months from the effectivity of this Act. Rules and regulations issued pursuant to this Section
shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and by
such other means as the Secretary of Education deems reasonably sufficient to give interested
general notice of such issuance.

SECTION 31. Budgetary Estimates. The Secretary of Education shall submit to Congress
annually, not later than January 31 of each year, the necessary budgetary estimates to implement
the provisions of the Act concerning the benefits herein granted to public school teachers under
employ of the National Government.

SECTION 32. General Provision. A person who shall willfully interfere with, restrain or coerce
any teacher in the exercise of his rights guaranteed by this Act shall, upon conviction, be


punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00) not more than Two
Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 250,000.00), and/or imprisonment of not less than one (1)
year but not more than six (6) years, upon the discretion of the court.

If the offender is a public official, the court or the concerned government agency having
disciplinary jurisdiction over such official shall order his dismissal from the Government service
with perpetual disqualification from being appointed to any position in the government.

SECTION 35. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,