Republic of the Philippines

TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Lucinda Campus, Tarlac City
Tel. no (045) 4930182; Fax No. (045)982-0110

WRITTEN
REPORT
EDUC 102
THE
TEACHING
PROFESSION
 Republic of the Philippines
TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Lucinda Campus, Tarlac City
Tel. no (045) 4930182; Fax No. (045)982-0110

REPORTERS

Camungao, Aldrine Pascua

Dalubatan, Junshel
Dela Cruz, Angel Ernacio
Estabillo, Kurt
Galuso, Jai
Magcayan, Gerry
Pineda, Arlo
Sonza, Melvin
Sunga, Joseph Benedict
 Republic of the Philippines
TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Lucinda Campus, Tarlac City
Tel. no (045) 4930182; Fax No. (045)982-0110

I. OBJECTIVES

 Define the legal rights and privileges guaranteed to teachers in the Philippines
under the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
 Identify and differentiate between the various types of leaves available to teachers
in the Philippines and explain the procedures for availing them.
 Analyze the impact of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers on the
professional conduct and responsibilities of teachers in the Philippines.

II. INTRODUCTION

The Professional Teachers are lauded as "Modern day heroes" because of their
indispensable role in education. Realizing that teachers perform the noble act of
influencing and shaping young minds, the State gave. them certain rights, privileges
and benefits for their noble profession.

The rights, privileges, and benefits provided for the Professional teachers are
stipulated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Commonwealth Act No. 578, Republic
Act No. 4570 on the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers,.and Batas Pambansa
232 or Education Act of 1982.

III. PRE - ACTIVITY / PRE - TEST

Direction: Read and identify the following statements. Write TRUE if the given
statement is correct and FALSE if it is not.

_____1. The Philippine Constitution enhance the right of teachers to professional

advancement.
_____2. The RA 578 is also known as the “Magna Carta for Public School Teachers”.
_____3. The Commonwealth Act is also known as the RA 4670.
_____4. Declaration of Policy is hereby declared to be the policy of this Act to promote and
improve the social and economic status of public school teachers.
_____5. The Philippine Constitution ensure that teaching will attract and retain it’s rightful
share of best available talents through adequate remuneration and other means of job
satisfaction and fulfilment.
_____6. The Commonwealth act recognizes teachers, professors, and person charged with the
supervision of public or duly recognized private schools, colleges and universities within the
term “person in authority”
_____7. Tenure of Office is stability on employment and security of tenure shall be assured
the teachers as provided under existing laws.
_____8. There are no legal basis for the rights and privileges of teachers in the Philippines.
_____9. The 1987 Philippine Constitution is one of the legal basis of the rights and privileges
of teachers in the Philippines.
_____10. Magna Carta is for the students of the Republic of the Philippines

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TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
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IV. CONTENT

The Rights, Privileges & Benefits of Professional Teachers in the Philippines

Details of the rights, privileges and benefits of Professional Teachers are provided in
the 1987 Philippine Constittion, R.A. 4670 or the Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers, Commonwealth Act No. 578 and Batas Pambansa 232 or Education Act of
1982.

The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states in Section 5 of the

following

Paragraph 4: The state shall enhance the right of teachers for professional
development.

Paragraph 5: The state shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education and
ensure that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available
talents through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and
fulfillment.

The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers or R.A. # 4670

The provisions of Magna Carta are intended to provide programs for the promotion
and improvement of the well-being and economic statuses of the professional
teachers. Their rights are stipulated in the following sections:

Section 5. Stability or employment and security of tenure shall be assured the

teachers.
Section 6. No teacher shall be transferred without his consent from one station to
another.
Section 8. Every teacher shall enjoy equitable safeguards at each stage of any
disciplinary procedure.
Section 10. There shall be no discrimination in entrance to the teaching profession.
Section 11. Married couples who are both public school teachers shall be employed in
the same locality.
Section 12. Teachers shall enjoy academic freedom particularly with regard to
teaching methods.
Section 13. Teachers shall not be required to render more than six hours of actual
classroom teaching a day.

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Section 14. Any teacher shall be paid an additional compensation of at least 75% of
his regular remuneration of atleast 75% of his regular remuneration after the teacher
has completed at least 6 hours of actual classroom teaching a day.
Section 19. The multi grade teachers, mobile teachers, non-formal are Alternative
Learning System (ALS) coordinators are entitled to special hardship allowance
equivalent to at least 25% of their monthly salary.
Section 21. No person shall make any deduction whatsoever from the salaries of
teachers except under specific authority of law authorizing such deductions.
Section 22. Compulsory medical examination shall be provided free of charge once a
year during the teacher's professional life.
Section 23. Compensation for employment injuries in accordance w/ existing laws.
Section 24. Teachers are entitled to study leave not exceeding one school year after 7
years of service.
Section 25. An indefinite sick leave of absence shall be granted to teachers.
Section 26. Public school teachers having fulfilled the age of service requirements
shall be given one range raise
upon retirement.
Section 27. Freedom to establish or gain organization of their choice.

Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 or Education Act of 1982

Chapter 2 Section 10 and 11 stipulate the rights of Teachers and all school personnel

Section 10

1. The right to free expression of opinion and suggestions.

2. The right to be provided with free legal service.
3. The right to establish, join and maintain labor organization and/or professional and
self-regulating organizations of their choice to promote their welfare.
4. The right to be free from involuntary contributions except these imposted by their
own organizations.

Section 11
1. The right to be free from compulsory assignments not related to their duties as
defined in their appointments or employment contracts unless compensated.
2. The right to intellectual property consistent with applicable laws.
3. Teachers shall be deemed persons in authority when in the discharge of lawful
duties & responsibilities and shall be accorded due respect and protection.
4. Teachers shall be accorded the opportunity to choose alternative career lines either
in school administration, in classroom teaching, for purposes of career advancement.

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Commonwealth Act No. 578

This law provides the Teachers the right

1. To be accorded due respect and protection as persons in authority

2. For protection against any person found guilty of assault upon them.

V. CONCLUSION

A high quality educational system in the Philippines depends on the rights and
privileges of teachers. They have a right to fair compensation, opportunities for
professional development, job security, and a safe work environment. However,
challenges like inadequate funding and resources allocation make it difficult to put
them into practice. Improving teachers' rights benefits society and students as a whole
and is a smart strategic investment in the future of the country. Stakeholder
collaboration, policy reforms, and advocacy are crucial for improving their status and
conditions.

VI. EVALUATION

1. An Act to promote and improve the social and economic status of public school teachers
is called ____________________.
A. RA 4670 or Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
B. RA 4671 or Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
C. RA 4617 or Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
D. RA 4607 or Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.

2. The act that states before any person is allowed to practice as a professional teacher in the
Philippines, one must have a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
license from the PRC is known as ________________.
A. Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers
B. Licensure Examination for Teachers
C. License Professional Teachers
D. License Teachers Professional
3. The section on ________________________________________of the Magna Carta for
Public School Teachers allows the teacher to establish and join organizations to further
and defend their interests.
A. Freedom to Organize ( Article VI, Section 27 )
B. Freedom to Organize ( Article VI, Section 28 )
C. Freedom to Organize ( Article VI, Section 29 )
D. Freedom to Organize ( Article VI, Section 30 )

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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
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4. What is the primary policy declared in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (RA
4670)?
A. To limit the influence of teacher organizations
B. To ensure equal salaries for all teachers
C. To promote and improve the social and economic status of public school teachers
D. To discourage teachers from participating in political activities

5. According to RA 4670, what are the minimum educational qualifications for teachers in
secondary vocational and two years technical courses?
A. Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (B.S.E.ED.)
B. Master’s degree with a specific area of specialization
C. Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent with a major and a minor
D. Bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization with at least eighteen professional
units in education

6. How many years of continuous, efficient, and faithful service are required for teachers
appointed on a provisional status to be extended permanent appointment?
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 10 years
D. 15 years

7. Who is responsible for formulating and preparing the necessary rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of RA 4670?
A. The President of the Philippines
B. The Secretary of Education
C. The school superintendent
D. The Director of Public Schools

8. What does RA 4670 state regarding the salary increase upon retirement for public school
teachers?
A. There is no salary increase upon retirement.
B. Public school teachers receive a one-range salary raise upon retirement.
C. Retirement benefits are based on the number of years of service only.
D. Salary increase upon retirement is at the discretion of the school superintendent.

9. How is the Cost of Living Allowance determined for teachers?

 A. It is a fixed amount set by the government.
B. It automatically follows changes in a cost-of-living index.
C. It is based on the teacher’s years of service
D. It is determined by the teacher’s academic qualifications.

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10. What does RA 4670 prohibit concerning discrimination against teachers?

A. It prohibits teachers from participating in any political activities.
B. It prohibits teachers from joining organizations.
C. It prohibits any acts of discrimination calculated to interfere with teachers’ rights to
organize and participate in organizational activities.
D. It prohibits teachers from taking study leave.

11. After how many years of service are teachers entitled to study leave, according to RA
4670?
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 10 years
D. 12 years

12. According to RA 4670, how many hours of actual classroom teaching can a teacher be
required to render in a day?
A. Up to 8 hours
B. Up to 10 hours
C. Up to 6 hours
D. Up to 12 hours

13. When should the Secretary of Education formulate and prepare a Code of Professional
Conduct for Public School Teachers?
A. Within one year from the approval of RA 4670
B. Within six months from the approval of RA 4670
C. Within three years from the approval of RA 4670
D. Within two years from the approval of RA 4670

14. All persons engaged in classroom teaching in any level of instruction whether full or part
time basis are called ______________.
A. Farmers
B. Teachers
C. Doctors
D. Engineers
15. The actual number of hours of classroom teaching in a day that a teacher needs to render
is _____________.
A. Six
B. Eight
C. Five
D. Ten

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TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
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VII. REFERENCES

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