Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Regular Sessi

House Bill No. _

Introduced by Honorable JOSEPHINE “Jaye” VERONIQUE R. LACSON - NOEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to enact into law a non-wage benefit for public school teachers in
return for their steadfast dedication to the education of our nation’s youth. This bill takes
into consideration the role of education in nation-building and the importance of those

who plays a vital role in carrying out the policies of the State.

Teachers are considered mentors, known to be the unsung heroes of every
generation, and yet, a good number of dedicated and erudite teachers are unable or find it
very difficult to send their own children to college. It is the aim of this measure to
promote the right to education of all, especially the children of our teachers, as

guaranteed by the Constitution. It states that all should have act

s and opportunity to

education, Thus, this also seeks to correct the irony and therefore address the dismal

situation of education in our country and the financial hardships that our public school
teachers face to provide tertiary education to their own children because of their meager

income.

There are so many things to be done in our economy and education in the

Country. Consequently, the desire to education is given more weight than rigid plights.

In the light of the foregoing premises, thus, the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 11°71

Introduced by Honorable JOSEPHINE “Jaye” VERONIQUE R. LACSON - NOEL

AN ACT
GRANTING A NON-WAGE BENEFIT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN
THE FORM OF FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION IN ANY STATE COLLEGE
OR UNIVERSITY FOR ONE (1) DEPENDENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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 “Free Tertiary Benefit
for Public School Teachers Act of 2013.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy, — It is the policy of the State to protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and to take the
appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. With that regard, the Public School
‘Teachers as the front agent of the government in disseminating this policy should

properly be compensated for the services they render.

SECTION 3.

Von-wage Benefit. ~ All public school teachers, either teaching in
elementary, secondary or tertiary level, who are still in the service or retired, shall be
qualified for a Non-Wage Benefit in the form of free tertiary education in any state
college or university of their choice, for one (1) dependent: Provided, That for those who
are still in the service, the public school teacher should have rendered services not shorter
than six (6) years but would still be required to render services for four (4) more years.
For those who are already retired after the passage of this Act, their service record should
state that they did not render services shorter than ten (10) years, Provided, that they

claim the non-wage benefit four (4) years after the retirement.

SECTION 4. Implementation. - The Department of Education and the
Commission on Higher Education shall issue and promulgate rules and regulations as
deemed necessary for the evaluation, approval and implementation, as well as to carry
out the purposes of this Act.

SECTION §. Separability Clause. ~ If any reason or reasons, any part or

provision of this Act shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or

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provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and

effect.
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause, - All laws, presidential decrees, executive
orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended and repealed

accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect within fifteen (15)

days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general publication

Approved,