SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. 512 
Introduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar 
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Too many people think that because they have attained a certain age, they are 
too old to be educated. This is not true, for as long as one is alive, there is still a lot that 
can be learned and achieved. 
Continuing education is sought for many reasons, among them personal 
improvement, educational enrichment, and other similar motivations that can allow for 
one's growth as an individual. 
The passage of this legislation is earnestly sought because it will benefit, not only 
the teaching professionals, but also the students. Through this Act, teachers can benefit 
from substantial and relevant training to improve their general knowledge and their 
teaching methods in their respective fields of specialization. 
Hence, the passage of this legislation is earnestly sought. 


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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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Il1troduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar 
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AN ACT 
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INSTITUTING A PROGRAM FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION 
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FOR COLLEGE TEACHERS, AMENDING FOR SUCH PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
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ACT NO. 7784, "STRENGTHENING TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES 
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BY ESTABLISHING A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, CREATION OF TEACHER 
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EDUCATION COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
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THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
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Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 2 (a) of Republic Act 7784 is hereby amended to read as 
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follows: 
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"Section 2. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act: 
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(a) "Teacher" shall mean all persons engaged in the classroom teaching of any 
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subject, including practical/vocational arts at [the elementary and secondary] 
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ALL levels of instruction including persons performing guidance and 
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counseling, instructional supervision in all private or public education 
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instructions, but shall not include school nurses, school phYSiCians, school 
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dentists, school administrators, and other school administrative support 
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employees. Graduates of education who have passed the government 
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examination for teachers although not actually employed as such, are hereby 
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included in this definition. 
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(b) XXXXXX 
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(c) XXXXXX 
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(d) XXXXXX," 
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SEC. 2. Section 7 (f) is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"Section 7. Power and Functions - The council shall have the following powers 
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and functions: 
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(e) XXXXXX." 
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(f) Design collaborative programs or projects that will enhance pre-service 
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teacher training, in-service training, retraining, orientation, and teacher 
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development. 
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PROVIDED, 
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PRIMARY, 
SECONDARY 
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COLLEQE TEACHERS SHALLL UNDERGO TRAINING IN 
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, GENERAL EDUCATION AND 
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TEACHING METHODS IN THEIR FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION 
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AT LEAST ONCE EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS TO BE HELD 
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DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. ANY TEACHER WHO FAILS TO 
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UNDERGO OR COMPLETE THE SAID TRAINING SHALL NOT 
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BE GIVEN ANY TEACHING LOAD FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) 
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YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF THE NEXT 
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TRAINING. THE RESULTS OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM 
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SHALL ALSO BE THE BASIS FOR THE PROMOTION OF 
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TEACHERS AND THE AMOUNT OF TEACHING LOADS TO BE 
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ALLOCATED. 
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(g) XXXXXX 
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(h) XXXXXX 
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(i) XXXXXX 
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SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
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included in the General Appropriations Act next following its approval. 
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SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or 
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contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repeated 
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accordingly 
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SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least 
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two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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