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 
CREATING PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF 
EDUCATION FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS WITH AT LEAST FIVE (5) 
YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The State shall recognize the importance of education in nation-
building and the vital role of teachers in guiding and teaching the youth into 
being productive members of society. Teachers, who practice the most noble 
profession, must be given the value they deserve for their services. 
To augment the shortage of teachers in our public school system, 
volunteer teachers are hired on a temporary basis. They volunteer their 
services to gain experience but may apply for a full-time post in case of 
vacancy. A plantilla position, however, is never guaranteed and volunteer 
teachers may wait for a long time before they are regularized.  
Volunteer teachers are highly in-demand due to the shortage of 
teachers in the public school system of the Philippines. In 2019, news 
reported that public schools are in need of 31, 400 new teachers1. For 
volunteer teachers, the government is struggling to provide quality support 
which makes it difficult for the teachers to provide for their personal needs, 
and their meekly allowance makes it very challenging for them to keep up 
with the increasing living expenses in the country. 
1 Philippine Star. 2019. “Public schools need 31,400 teachers this year” 
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/10/1916660/public-schools-need-31400-new-
teachers-year (Accessed 12 July 2020) 
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Despite the ongoing problem, volunteer teachers continue to serve in 
their communities to educate and empower the youth. They continue to 
equip the youth with knowledge and help mold children into becoming 
active citizens of this country.  
This bill seeks to support volunteer teachers and create plantilla 
positions in the Philippine public school system for volunteer teachers who 
have rendered at least five (5) years of continuous service. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
REP. PM VARGAS   
Fifth District, Quezon City 


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 
CREATING PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF 
EDUCATION FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS WITH AT LEAST FIVE (5) 
YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Plantilla 
Positions for Volunteer Teachers”. 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy – Under the Constitution, it is the policy 
of the State to give priority, among others, to education, to foster patriotism 
and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human 
liberation and development. 
SECTION 3. Plantilla Positions for Volunteer Teachers. – The 
Department of Education is hereby mandated to create plantilla positions 
for volunteer teachers who have rendered at least five (5) years of 
continuous service in the primary and secondary public school system in 
the Philippines; Provided, that the volunteer must possess the appropriate 
qualifications and submit the necessary requirements for civil service 
eligibility. 
SECTION 4.  Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of 
Education and the Civil Service Commission shall, within ninety (90) days 
after the effectivity of this Act, formulate and promulgate the rules and 
regulations for its effective implementation. 
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SECTION 5. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations for 
the Department of Education under the current General Appropriations Act. 
Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued 
implementation of this Act shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
 
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 fifteen (15) days after its 
publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation in the Philippines. 
 
Approved,