Philippine Normal University

The National Center for Teacher Education

Mindanao
Multicultural Education Hub
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

Name: Deejay A. Moreno | OBTEC 1-6 Date: September 10, 2018

Course Professor: Dr. May Q. Apat Course: Teaching Profession

20 RELEVANT LAWS FOR TEACHERS TASK 3

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 137 - Board of Textbooks.
It provided for all public schools to use only those books approved by the board for
a period of six years from the date of their adoption.

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 4670 -The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
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.

 REPUBLIC ACT 1079 - An Act Providing That Civil Service Eligibility Shall Be Permanent
Civil Service Eligibility shall be permanent and shall be valid throughout a person’s
lifetime.

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 6728 -The Act Providing Government Assistance to Students and Teachers
in Private Education. (Scholarship Programs)
To promote and make quality education accessible to all Filipino citizens.

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 7722 - An Act Creating The Commission On Higher Education,
Appropriating Funds Therefor And For Other Purposes
Protect, foster and promote the right of all citizens to affordable quality education at
all levels and shall take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall be accessible to
all. The State shall likewise ensure and protect academic freedom and shall promote its
exercise and observance for the continuing intellectual growth, the advancement of
learning and research, the development of responsible and effective leadership, the
education of high-level and middle-level professionals, and the enrichment of our historical
and cultural heritage. State-supported institutions of higher learning shall gear their
programs to national, regional or local development plans. Finally, all institutions of higher
learning shall exemplify through their physical and natural surroundings the dignity and
beauty of, as well as their pride in, the intellectual and scholarly life.
 REPUBLIC ACT No. 7743 – An Act Providing For The Establishment Of Congressional, City And
Municipal Libraries And Barangay Reading Centers Throughout The Philippines
The establishment of public libraries and reading centers in every barangay and
municipality of the country. To promote the moral and intellectual well-being of the people:
elevate the literacy level of every Filipino to the end that illiteracy is eradicated by the end
of the century; and recognize the vital role of knowledge and information in nation-building
by establishing public libraries in every congressional district, city and municipality, and
reading centers in every barangay throughout the Philippines.

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 7784 - An Act To Strengthen Teacher Education In The Philippines By
Establishing Centers Of Excellence, Creating A Teacher Education Council.

To protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and
shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. It is likewise universally
recognized that the teacher is the key to the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process
by drawing out and nurturing the best in the learner as a human being and a worthy
member of society Thus, this Act aims to provide and ensure quality education by
strengthening the education and training of teachers nationwide through a national system
of excellence for teacher education. To educate and train teachers of unquestionable
integrity and competence, and who are committed to their continuing professional growth
and obligation to help their students grow as responsible individuals and citizens of the
Philippines and of the world.

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 7796 - The TESDA Law

To provide relevant, accessible, high quality and efficient technical education and
skills development in support of the development of high quality Filipino middle-level
manpower responsive to and in accordance with Philippine development goals and
priorities. Encourage active participation of various concerned sectors, particularly private
enterprises, being direct participants in and immediate beneficiaries of a trained and skilled
workforce, in providing technical education and skills development opportunities.

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 7836 - Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994

Ensure and promote quality education by proper supervision and regulation of the
licensure examination and professionalization of the practice of the teaching profession.

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 7877 - Anti Sexual harassment Act of 1995

Value the dignity of every individual, enhance the development of its human
resources, guarantee full respect for human rights, and uphold the dignity of workers,
employees, applicants for employment, students or those undergoing training, instruction or
education. Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education
or training environment are hereby declared unlawful.

 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 6-A - Known as the Educational Development Decree of 1972,
and was implemented by the late former President Ferdinand Marcos.
 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 146 - This decree requiring ALL senior high school students to pass
the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) as pre-requisite for admission to any
post-secondary academic or professional degree program.

 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No.451 - This law repealed R.A No. 6139 and authorized the Sec. of
Education and Culture to regulate the imposition of tuition fee and other school fees in all
private educational institutions.

 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 688 - This law gave the Civil Service Commission the power and
authority to give the appropriate examination for all public school teachers.

 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1139 - This decree issued on May 13, 1977, created the position of
the undersecretary for NON-FORMAL Education who shall make an overall assessment of
the existing non formal education programs and shall take charge of all non-formal
education programs of DECS.

 REPUBLIC ACT No. 1265 - The Law on the Observance of Flag Ceremony
All educational institutions shall henceforth observe daily flag ceremony, which shall
be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the Philippine National
Anthem.
 1987 CONSTITUTIONS ARTICLE XIV, sec. 3:2 -The Law teaches and imposes discipline.

 BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 232, sec. 13:2 / 1987 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XIV, sec 5:2,/ 1973
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XV, sec. 8:2 -the Law recognizes Academic Freedom

 CIVIL CODE, ARTICLE 349 - The Law considers teachers, professors, and administrators to be
in LOCO PARENTIS to their pupils and students

 1987 CONSTITUTIONS ARTICLE XIV, sec. 5:4 - The Law requires Education to provide
professional advancement teachers.