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Jose Rizal Memorial

State University
Let us choose together
the noblest profession
of all.
Teacher’s
Privileges and
Benefits
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670 June 18, 1966 THE MAGNA
CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

I. DECLARATION OF POLICY COVERAGE

Sec. 1. Declaration of Policy.


It is hereby declared to be the policy of this Act to promote and
improve the social and economic status of public school
teachers, their living and working conditions, their terms of
employment and career prospects in order that they may
compare favorably with existing opportunities in other walks of
life, attract and retain in the teaching profession more people
with the proper qualifications, it being recognized that advance
in education depends on the qualifications and ability of the
teaching staff and that education is an essential factor in the
economic growth of the nation as a productive investment of
vital importance.
II. RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

Sec. 10. No Discrimination. There shall be no


discrimination whatsoever in entrance to the teaching
profession, or during its exercise, or in the termination
of services, based on other than professional
consideration.

Sec. 11. Married Teachers. Whenever possible, the


proper authorities shall take all steps to enable
married couples, both of whom are public school
teachers, to be employed in the same locality.

Sec. 12. Academic Freedom. Teachers shall enjoy


academic freedom in the discharge of their
professional duties, particularly with regard to teaching
and classroom methods.
III. HOURS OF WORK AND REMUNERATION

Sec. 17. Equality in Salary Scales. The salary scales


of teachers whose salaries are appropriated by a
city, municipal, municipal district, or provincial
government, shall not be less than those provided
for teachers of the National Government.

Sec. 19. Special Hardship Allowances. In areas in


which teachers are exposed to hardship such as
difficulty in commuting to the place of work or other
hazards peculiar to the place of employment, as
determined by the Secretary of Education, they
shall be compensated special hardship allowances
equivalent to at least twenty-five per cent of their
monthly salary.
II. RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

Sec. 10. No Discrimination. There shall be no


discrimination whatsoever in entrance to the teaching
profession, or during its exercise, or in the termination
of services, based on other than professional
consideration.

Sec. 11. Married Teachers. Whenever possible, the


proper authorities shall take all steps to enable
married couples, both of whom are public school
teachers, to be employed in the same locality.

Sec. 12. Academic Freedom. Teachers shall enjoy


academic freedom in the discharge of their
professional duties, particularly with regard to teaching
and classroom methods.
Sec. 21. Deductions Prohibited. No person
shall make any deduction whatsoever
from the salaries of teachers except
under specific authority of law
authorizing such deductions: Provided,
however, That upon written authority
executed by the teacher concerned, (1)
lawful dues and fees owing to the
Philippine Public School Teachers
Association, and (2) premiums properly
due on insurance policies, shall be
considered deductible.
IV. HEALTH MEASURES AND INJURY BENEFITS

Sec. 22. Medical Examination and Treatment.


Compulsory medical examination shall be
provided free of charge for all teachers before
they take up teaching, and shall be repeated not
less than once a year during the teacher's
professional life. Where medical examination
show that medical treatment and/or
hospitalization is necessary, same shall be
provided free by the government entity paying
the salary of the teachers.
Sec. 23. Compensation For Injuries. Teachers shall be protected against the
consequences of employment injuries in accordance with existing laws. The
effects of the physical and nervous strain on the teacher's health shall be
recognized as a compensable occupational disease in accordance with
existing laws.
V. LEAVE AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Sec. 25. Indefinite Leave. An indefinite sick leave


of absence shall be granted to teachers when the
nature of the illness demands a long treatment
that will exceed one year at the least.

Sec. 26. Salary Increase upon Retirement. Public


school teachers having fulfilled the age and
service requirements of the applicable retirement
laws shall be given one range salary raise upon
retirement, which shall be the basis of the
computation of the lump sum of the retirement
pay and the monthly benefits thereafter.
Choosing COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION as your
Department, choosing
TEACHING as your
profession is the best
choice!
Prepared by:
Leila Maghanoy

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