NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 443
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Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING FREE ON-SITE LIVING FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
With the resumption of the face-to-face classes that was stalled by the COVID- 
19 pandemic, our public school teachers who struggle to find affordable housing in 
the communities where they work are once again forced to make long daily commutes 
thereby exposing them to health and security threats.
It is only right for the government to recognize the dedication and perseverance 
of our modern-day heroes by putting their well-being at the forefront to ensure that 
they are able to provide quality education to all learners. This bill, therefore, seeks to 
improve the working and employment conditions of our public-school teachers by 
providing them with free on-site living facilities, particularly in the remote and isolated 
areas.
Given the foregoing, prompt approval of this bill is earnestly sought and 
recommended.
IVIARK a, vtxLAR 
Senator
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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*22 JUL12 P6 *13
SENATE
443
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Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING FREE ON-SITE LIVING FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the ''^Teachers'Home in
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School Act''
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State to promote 
and improve the social and economic status of public school teachers to enable them 
to carry out their mandate in providing quality education to all learners. The State 
shall recognize and address the pressing challenges of our public school teachers who 
are teaching away from their families and homes. Ultimately, the State shall develop 
strategies that will improve the working and living conditions of all public school 
teachers.
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Sec. 3. Coverage. - This Act shall apply to public school teachers who are 
experiencing difficulty in travelling to their place of work or deployed in public schools 
which are located in remote and isolated areas.


Sec. 4. Establishment of Living Facilities. - The Department of Education 
(DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall construct 
and provide livable and humane living facilities within public schools or at the nearest 
possible area to public schools for teachers covered under Section 3 of this Act.
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Sec. 5. Appropriations. - The funding necessary for the successful
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implementation of this Act shall be sourced from the existing funds of DepEd and shall
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later on be specifically allocated in the annual budget of DepEd. In addition,
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reasonable and sufficient additional funding shall be sourced from the Special
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Education Fund arising from real property tax collected by Local Government Units
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where the living facilities are constructed and/or located.
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Sec. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days after
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the approval of this Act, the DepEd in consultation with the DPWH, Department of the
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Interior and Local Government and the Department of Budget and Management shall
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formulate the implementing rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
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this Act.
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Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof not affected thereby shall
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continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions,
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rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act are
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hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
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Sec. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
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its publication in fhe Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,