Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Bayombong Campus

DEGREE BSED COURSE NO. PROF ED 2

PROGRAM
SPECIALIZATION BSED English, COURSE The Teaching Profession
Math and Science TITLE
YEAR LEVEL 2 TIME FRAME 3 hrs WK NO. 6 IM 4
NO.

I. CHAPTER IV: The Rights and Privileges of Teachers in the Philippines

II. LESSON TITLE: The Rights and Privileges of Teachers in the Philippines

III. LESSON OVERVIEW

After having learned the demands that learners, parents, school officials, the academic
community, the larger community and the state put on teachers, let us discuss their rights and
privileges.

IV. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing your study of module 4, you should be able to do the following:

1. Discuss the rights and privileges of teachers in the Philippines.

V. LESSON CONTENT

The Rights and Privileges of Teachers in the Philippines

Activity: YES or NO!! Let’s test your knowledge on the different laws: Are you ready?
Write YES if you agree and NO if you disagree. Refer to the 1987 Philippine Constitution,
Commonwealth Act No. 578 and RA 4670, the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.

 The 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the State shall:

YES 1. Enhance the right of teachers to professional advancement.
NO _2. Assign the second highest budgetary priority to education, next to medicine.
YES _3. 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.

 Commonwealth Act No. 578 protects teachers by providing a provision on:

YES 4. Punishment against any person guilty of assault against teaching personnel.
YES 5. According due respect and protection for teachers who are considered persons in
authority.

 Republic Act No. 4678 or the Magna Carta for Public School Teacher states the following
rights and privileges of teacher:
YES 6. Academic freedom particularly with regard to teaching methods.
YES 7. The right to be free from compulsory assignment not related to their duties defined in
their appointment or employment contracts unless given additional compensation.
YES 8. Freedom from involuntary contribution.
YES 9. Compensation for employment injuries in accordance with existing laws.

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YES 10. Establishing, joining, maintaining labor organization of their choice to promote their
welfare and defend their interest.
NO 11. Transfer even without their consent from one station to another where there is urgent
need.
YES 12. Employment in the same locality for those who are married whenever possible.
NO 13. A maximum of 4 hours actual teaching hours per day.
NO 14. More than 6 hours of teaching but not exceeding 9 hours.
NO 15. An additional compensation of at least twenty percent of his regular remuneration after
the teacher has completed at least six hours of actual classroom teaching a day.
YES 16. Additional compensation from DepEd when they serve during elections.
NO 17. Equal enumeration, regardless of qualifications.
NO_18. Salary scales of teachers that provide for a gradual progression from a minimum salary
by means of regular increments, granted automatically after three (3) years, even if the
efficiency of the teacher concerned is low.
YES19. The salary scales appropriated by a city, municipal, municipal district, or provincial
government that are not lower than those provided for teachers of the National
government.
NO 20. Without exemption Special Hardship Allowance.
YES21. Special hardship allowances equivalent to at least twenty-five percent of their monthly
salary for those who qualify.
NO 22. Free medical examination even after retirement.
NO_23. A study leave for not more than 2 school years after ten years of teaching.
NO 24. Enjoy a compensation allowed for one-year study leave without any condition.
YES 25. A study leave of more than one year provided permitted by the Secretary of Education
but without compensation.
YES 26. An indefinite sick leave of absence when the nature of the illness demands a long
treatment
YES 27. One range salary raise upon retirement for those who have fulfilled the age and service
requirements of the applicable retirement laws which shall be the basis of the
computation of the lump sum of the retirement pay and the monthly benefits thereafter.
YES 28. Hardship allowance for those who teach in multi – grade classes, mobile teachers and
Non-formal Education or Alternative Learning System (ALS) Coordinators are entitled
to hardship allowance.
YES 29. Stability of employment and security of tenure under existing laws.
YES 30. Safeguards in disciplinary procedure.

Refer to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Commonwealth Act No. 587 and RA 4670, the
Magna Carta for Public School Teachers. Read each part of these legal documents as you
check your answers.

THE 1987 Philippine Constitution

ARTICLE XIV – EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE AND SPORTS

EDUCATION

Section 1. The State shall 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.

Section 2. The State shall:

(1) Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to
the needs of the people and society;
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(2) Establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels.
Without limiting the natural right of parents to rear their children, elementary education is compulsory for
all children of school age;
(3) Establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other
incentives which shall be available to deserving students in both public and private schools, especially
to the underprivileged;
(4) Encourage non-formal, informal, and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning,
independent, and out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs;
and
(5) Provide adult citizens, the disabled, and out-of-school youth with training in civics, vocational efficiency,
and other skills.

Section 3. (1) All educational institutions shall include the study of the Constitution as part of the curricula.
(2) They shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect for human rights,
appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country, teach the rights
and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop moral character and personal
discipline, encourage critical and creative thinking, broaden scientific and technological knowledge, and
promote vocational efficiency.
(3) At the option expressed in writing by the parents or guardians, religion shall be allowed to be taught to
their children or wards in public elementary and high schools within the regular class hours by
instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to which the children or
wards belong, without additional cost to the Government.

Section 4. (1) The State recognizes the complementary roles of public and private institutions in the educational
system and shall exercise reasonable supervision and regulation of all educational institutions.
(2). Educational institutions, other than those established by religious groups and mission boards, shall be
owned solely by citizens of the Philippines or corporations or associations at least sixty per centum of the
capital of which is owned by such citizens. The Congress may, however, require increased Filipino equity
participation in all educational institutions.
The control and administration of educational institutions shall be vested in citizens of the
Philippines.
No educational institution shall be established exclusively for aliens and no group of aliens shall
comprise more than one-third of the enrollment in any school. The provisions of this subsection shall not
apply to schools established for foreign diplomatic personnel and their dependents and, unless otherwise
provided by law, for other foreign temporary residents.
(3) All revenues and assets of non-stock, non-profit educational institutions used actually, directly, and
exclusively for educational purposes shall be exempt from taxes and duties. Upon the dissolution or
cessation of the corporate existence of such institutions, their assets shall be disposed of in the manner
provided by law.
Proprietary educational institutions, including those cooperatively owned, may likewise be entitled
to such exemptions, subject to the limitations provided by law, including restrictions on dividends and
provisions for reinvestment.
(4) Subject to conditions prescribed by law, all grants, endowments, donations, or contributions used
actually, directly, and exclusively for educational purposes shall be exempt from tax.

Section 5. (1) the State shall take into account regional and sectoral needs and conditions and shall encourage local
planning in the development of educational policies and programs.
(2) Academic freedom shall be enjoyed in all institutions of higher learning.
(3) Every citizen has a right to select a profession or course of study, subject to fair, reasonable, and
equitable admission and academic requirements.
(4) The State shall enhance the right of teachers to professional advancement. Non-teaching academic and
non-academic personnel shall enjoy the protection of the State.
(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.

LANGUAGE
Section 6. The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it evolves, it shall be further developed and
enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages.
Subject to provisions of law and as the Congress may deem appropriate, the Government shall
take steps to initiate and sustain the use of Filipino as a medium of official communication and as language
of instruction in the educational system.

Section 7. For purposes of communication and instruction, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and,
until otherwise provided by law, English.
The regional languages are the auxiliary official languages in the regions and shall serve as
auxiliary media of instruction therein.
Spanish and Arabic shall be promoted on a voluntary and optional basis.

Section 8. This Constitution shall be promulgated in Filipino and English and shall be translated into major regional
languages, Arabic, and Spanish.
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Section 9. The Congress shall establish a national language commission composed of representatives of various
regions and disciplines which shall undertake, coordinate, and promote researches for the development,
propagation, and preservation of Filipino and other languages.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Section 10. Science and technology are essential for national development and progress. The State shall give
priority to research and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization; and to science and
technology education, training, and services. It shall support indigenous, appropriate, and self-reliant
scientific and technological capabilities, and their application to the country’s productive systems and
national life.

Section 11. The Congress may provide for incentives, including tax deductions, to encourage private participation in
programs of basic and applied scientific research. Scholarships, grants-in-aid, or other forms of incentives
shall be provided to deserving science students, researchers, scientists, inventors, technologists, and
specially gifted citizens.

Section 12. The State shall regulate the transfer and promote the adaptation of technology from all sources for the
national benefit. It shall encourage the widest participation of private groups, local governments, and
community-based organizations in the generation and utilization of science and technology.

Section 13. The State shall protect and secure the exclusive rights of scientists, inventors, artists, and other gifted
citizens to their intellectual property and creations, particularly when beneficial to the people, for such period
as may be provided by law.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Section 14. The State shall foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of a Filipino national culture
based on the principle of unity in diversity in a climate of free artistic and intellectual expression.

Section 15. Arts and letters shall enjoy the patronage of the State. The State shall conserve, promote, and
popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations.

Section 16. All the country’s artistic and historic wealth constitutes the cultural treasure of the nation and shall be
under the protection of the State which may regulate its disposition.

Section 17. The State shall recognize, respect, and protect the rights of indigenous cultural communities to preserve
and develop their cultures, traditions, and institutions. It shall consider these rights in the formulation of
national plans and policies.

Section 18. (1) The State shall ensure equal access to cultural opportunities through the educational system, public
or private cultural entities, scholarships, grants and other incentives, and community cultural centers, and
other public venues.
(2) The State shall encourage and support researches and studies on the arts and culture.

SPORTS
Section 19. (1) The State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions,
and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
(2) All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in cooperation
with athletic clubs and other sectors.

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 578

“COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 578 - AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO OF THE REVISED PENAL
CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE TEACHERS, PROFESSORS, AND PERSONS CHARGED WITH THE SUPERVISION OF
PUBLIC OR DULY RECOGNIZED PRIVATE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES, WITHIN THE TERM "PERSONS
IN AUTHORITY"

Section 1. Article one hundred fifty-two of Act Numbered Three thousand eight hundred and fifteen, known as the Revised
Penal Code, is amended to read as follows:

"ARTICLE 152. Persons in authority. – Who shall be deemed as such. – In applying the provisions of the preceding
and other articles of this Code, any person directly vested with jurisdiction, whether as an individual or as a member of some
court or governmental corporation, board or commission, shall be deemed a person in authority.

"In applying the provisions of articles one hundred forty-eight and one hundred fifty-one of this Code, teachers,
professors, and persons charged with the supervision of public or duly recognized private schools, colleges, and universities,
shall be deemed persons in authority."

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Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Enacted, without Executive approval, June 8, [Link] Act N0. 578

Lesson 2: RA No. 4670

THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

I. DECLARATION OF POLICY COVERAGE

Section 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.

Section 2. Title Definition. This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers" and shall apply to all
public-school teachers except those in the professorial staff of state colleges and universities.
As used in this Act, the term "teacher" shall mean all persons engaged in classroom teaching, in any level of
instruction, on full-time basis, including guidance counselors, school librarians, industrial arts or vocational instructors, and all
other persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools, colleges and universities operated by the
Government or its political subdivisions; but shall not include school nurses, school physicians, school dentists, and other
school employees.

II. RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

Section 3. Recruitment and Qualification. Recruitment policy with respect to the selection and appointment of teachers shall
be clearly defined by the Department of Education: Provided, however, That effective upon the approval of this Act,
the following shall constitute the minimum educational qualifications for teacher-applicants:

(a) For teachers in the kindergarten and elementary grades, Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education ([Link].);

(b) For teachers of the secondary schools, Bachelor's degree in Education or its equivalent with a major and a minor;
or a Bachelor's degree in Arts or Science with at least eighteen professional units in Education.

(c) For teachers of secondary vocational and two years technical courses, Bachelor's degree in the field of
specialization with at least eighteen professional units in education;

(d) For teachers of courses on the collegiate level, other than vocational, master's degree with a specific area of
specialization;

Provided, further, That in the absence of applicants who possess the minimum educational qualifications as
hereinabove provided, the school superintendent may appoint, under a temporary status, applicants who do not meet the
minimum qualifications: Provided, further, That should teacher-applicants, whether they possess the minimum educational
qualifications or not, be required to take competitive examinations, preference in making appointments shall be in the order of
their respective ranks in said competitive examinations: And provided, finally, That the results of the examinations shall be
made public and every applicant shall be furnished with his score and rank in said examinations.

Section 4. Probationary Period. When recruitment takes place after adequate training and professional preparation in any
school recognized by the Government, no probationary period preceding regular appointment shall be imposed if the
teacher possesses the appropriate civil service eligibility: Provided, however, That where, due to the exigencies of the
service, it is necessary to employ as teacher a person who possesses the minimum educational qualifications herein
above set forth but lacks the appropriate civil service eligibility, such person shall be appointed on a provisional status
and shall undergo a period of probation for not less than one year from and after the date of his provisional
appointment.

Section 5. Tenure of Office. Stability on employment and security of tenure shall be assured the teachers as provided under
existing laws.

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Subject to the provisions of Section three hereof, teachers appointed on a provisional status for lack of
necessary civil service eligibility shall be extended permanent appointment for the position he is holding after having
rendered at least ten years of continuous, efficient and faithful service in such position.

Section 6. Consent for Transfer Transportation Expenses. Except for cause and as herein otherwise provided, no teacher
shall be transferred without his consent from one station to another.
Where the exigencies of the service require the transfer of a teacher from one station to another, such
transfer may be effected by the school superintendent who shall previously notify the teacher concerned of the
transfer and the reason or reasons therefor. If the teacher believes there is no justification for the transfer, he may
appeal his case to the Director of Public Schools or the Director of Vocational Education, as the case may be.
Pending his appeal and the decision thereon, his transfer shall be held in abeyance: Provided, however, that no
transfers whatever shall be made three months before any local or national election.
Necessary transfer expenses of the teacher and his family shall be paid for by the Government if his transfer
is finally approved.

Section 7. Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers. Within six months from the approval of this Act, the Secretary of
Education shall formulate and prepare a Code of Professional Conduct for Public School Teachers. A copy of the
Code shall be furnished each teacher: Provided, however, that where this is not possible by reason of inadequate
fiscal resources of the Department of Education, at least three copies of the same Code shall be deposited with the
office of the school principal or head teacher where they may be accessible for use by the teachers.

Section 8. Safeguards in Disciplinary Procedure. Every teacher shall enjoy equitable safeguards at each stage of any
disciplinary procedure and shall have:
a. the right to be informed, in writing, of the charges;
b. the right to full access to the evidence in the case;
c. the right to defend himself and to be defended by a representative of his choice and/or by his organization,
adequate time being given to the teacher for the preparation of his defense; and
d. the right to appeal to clearly designated authorities.
No publicity shall be given to any disciplinary action being taken against a teacher during the pendency of
his case.

Section 9. Administrative Charges. Administrative charges against a teacher shall be heard initially by a committee
composed of the corresponding School Superintendent of the Division or a duly authorized representative who should
at least have the rank of a division supervisor, where the teacher belongs, as chairman, a representative of the local
or, in its absence, any existing provincial or national teacher's organization and a supervisor of the Division, the last
two to be designated by the Director of Public Schools. The committee shall submit its findings and recommendations
to the Director of Public Schools within thirty days from the termination of the hearings: Provided, however, That
where the school superintendent is the complainant or an interested party, all the members of the committee shall be
appointed by the Secretary of Education.

Section 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.

Section 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.

Section 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

Section 13. Teaching Hours. Any teacher engaged in actual classroom instruction shall not be required to render more than
six hours of actual classroom teaching a day, which shall be so scheduled as to give him time for the preparation and
correction of exercises and other work incidental to his normal teaching duties: Provided, however, That where the
exigencies of the service so require, any teacher may be required to render more than six hours but not exceeding
eight hours of actual classroom teaching a day upon payment of additional compensation at the same rate as his
regular remuneration plus at least twenty-five per cent of his basic pay.

Section 14. Additional Compensation. Notwithstanding any provision of existing law to the contrary, co-curricula and out of
school activities and any other activities outside of what is defined as normal duties of any teacher shall be paid an
additional compensation of at least twenty-five per cent of his regular remuneration after the teacher has completed
at least six hours of actual classroom teaching a day.
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In the case of other teachers or school officials not engaged in actual classroom instruction, any work
performed in excess of eight hours a day shall be paid an additional compensation of at least twenty-five per cent of
their regular remuneration.
The agencies utilizing the services of teachers shall pay the additional compensation required under this
section. Education authorities shall refuse to allow the rendition of services of teachers for other government
agencies without the assurance that the teachers shall be paid the remuneration provided for under this section.

Section 15. Criteria for Salaries. Teacher's salaries shall correspond to the following criteria:
(a) they shall compare favorably with those paid in other occupations requiring equivalent or similar qualifications,
training and abilities;
(b) they shall be such as to insure teachers a reasonable standard of life for themselves and their families; and
(c) they shall be properly graded so as to recognize the fact that certain positions require higher qualifications and
greater responsibility than others: Provided, however, That the general salary scale shall be such that the relation
between the lowest and highest salaries paid in the profession will be of reasonable order. Narrowing of the salary
scale shall be achieved by raising the lower end of the salary scales relative to the upper end.

Section 16. Salary Scale. Salary scales of teachers shall provide for a gradual progression from a minimum to a maximum
salary by means of regular increments, granted automatically after three years: Provided, That the efficiency rating of
the teacher concerned is at least satisfactory. The progression from the minimum to the maximum of the salary scale
shall not extend over a period of ten years.

Section 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.

Section 18. Cost of Living Allowance. Teacher's salaries shall, at the very least, keep pace with the rise in the cost of living
by the payment of a cost-of-living allowance which shall automatically follow changes in a cost-of-living index. The
Secretary of Education shall, in consultation with the proper government entities, recommend to Congress, at least
annually, the appropriation of the necessary funds for the cost-of-living allowances of teachers employed by the
National Government. The determination of the cost-of-living allowances by the Secretary of Education shall, upon
approval of the President of the Philippines, be binding on the city, municipal or provincial government, for the
purposes of calculating the cost-of-living allowances of teachers under its employ.

Section 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.

Section 20. Salaries to be Paid in Legal Tender. Salaries of teachers shall be paid in legal tender of the Philippines or its
equivalent in checks or treasury warrants. Provided, however, that such checks or treasury warrants shall be
cashable in any national, provincial, city or municipal treasurer's office or any banking institutions operating under the
laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

Section 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

Section 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.
In regions where there is scarcity of medical facilities, teachers may obtain elsewhere the necessary medical
care with the right to be reimbursed for their traveling expenses by the government entity concerned in the first
paragraph of this Section.

Section 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.

“In accordance with Section 185, Fair Use of Copyrighted Work of Republic Act 8293, the copyrighted works included in this material may be reproduced for
educational purposes only and not for commercial distribution,”

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V. LEAVE AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Section 24. Study Leave. In addition to the leave privileges now enjoyed by teachers in the public schools, they shall be
entitled to study leave not exceeding one school year after seven years of service. Such leave shall be granted in
accordance with a schedule set by the Department of Education. During the period of such leave, the teachers shall
be entitled to at least sixty per cent of their monthly salary: Provided, however, That no teacher shall be allowed to
accumulate more than one year study leave, unless he needs an additional semester to finish his thesis for a
graduate study in education or allied courses: Provided, further, That no compensation shall be due the teacher after
the first year of such leave. In all cases, the study leave period shall be counted for seniority and pension purposes.
The compensation allowed for one year study leave as herein provided shall be subject to the condition that the
teacher takes the regular study load and passes at least seventy-five per cent of his courses. Study leave of more than one
year may be permitted by the Secretary of Education but without compensation.

Section 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.

Section 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.

VI. TEACHER'S ORGANIZATION

Section 27. Freedom to Organize. Public school teachers shall have the right to freely and without previous authorization
both to establish and to join organizations of their choosing, whether local or national to further and defend their
interests.

Section 28. Discrimination Against Teachers Prohibited. The rights established in the immediately preceding Section shall
be exercised without any interference or coercion. It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any acts of
discrimination against teachers which are calculated to (a) make the employment of a teacher subject to the condition
that he shall not join an organization, or shall relinquish membership in an organization,

(b) to cause the dismissal of or otherwise prejudice a teacher by reason of his membership in an organization or
because of participation in organization activities outside school hours, or with the consent of the proper school
authorities, within school hours, and (c) to prevent him from carrying out the duties laid upon him by his position in the
organization, or to penalize him for an action undertaken in that capacity.

Section 29. National Teacher's Organizations. National teachers' organizations shall be consulted in the formulation of
national educational policies and professional standards, and in the formulation of national policies governing the
social security of the teachers.

VII. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Section 30. Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of Education shall formulate and prepare the necessary rules and
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. Rules and regulations issued pursuant to this Section shall take
effect thirty days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and by such other means as the Secretary of
Education deems reasonably sufficient to give interested parties general notice of such issuance.

Section 31. Budgetary Estimates. The Secretary of Education shall submit to Congress annually the necessary budgetary
estimates to implement the provisions of the Act concerning the benefits herein granted to public school teachers
under the employ of the National Government.

Section 32. Penal Provision. A person who shall willfully interfere with, restrain or coerce any teacher in the exercise of his
rights guaranteed by this Act or who shall in any other manner commit any act to defeat any of the provisions of this
Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred pesos nor more than one thousand
pesos, or by imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.

If the offender is a public official, the court shall order his dismissal from the Government service.

Section 33. Repealing Clause. All Acts or parts of Acts, executive orders and their implementing rules inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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Section 34. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not
affected thereby shall remain in force and in effect.

Section 35. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: June 18, 1966

Discussion:
Filipino teachers ought to be aware and knowledgeable of these well – deserved benefits.
There is no other Constitution in the history of the country that has given importance to teachers
more than the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
The 1987 Philippine Constitution states: …The state shall enhance the right of teachers to
professional advancement (paragraph 4). It shall “assign the highest budgetary priority to education to
“ensure that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of best available talents through adequate
remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment.”
Commonwealth Act 578 amended the Revised Penal Code to include teachers, professors, and
persons charged with the supervision of public or duly recognized private schools, colleges, and
universities, within the term “persons in authority.”
RA 4670, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, details the rights,
privileges and benefits of teachers such as:
1. Consent for transfer;
2. Safeguards in disciplinary procedure;
3. No discrimination;
4. Married couples to be employed in the same locality;
5. Academic freedom;
6. Not more than 6 hours of actual classroom teaching;
7. Additional compensation for activities outside normal duties;
8. Salaries comparable to other occupations to insure teachers a reasonable standard of life
for themselves and their families;
9. Salaries appropriated by local governments not less than those paid to teachers of the
national government;
10. Cost of living allowance;
11. Special hardship allowance;
12. Medical examination free of charge once a year during the teacher’s professional life;
13. Prohibition of unauthorized deduction from teacher’s salaries;
14. Study leave;
15. Indefinite leave;
16. Salary increase upon retirement; and
17. Freedom to establish or join organization.

These show that the welfare of professional teachers has been given much attention. After all,
there is no truth to what is often said about teachers “overworked and underpaid.”

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Name: JULIO ELAIZA S.__ Date of Submission _____________

Year and Section ________________________ Modality of Learning ____________
Module No. 4

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
 Reminder: Module 4 (including the accomplishment of the learning activities) will last for one (1)
week. Make sure that you answer the different activities INTELLECTUALLY HONEST and
SCHOLARLY. Proper citation is needed whenever you wish to cite information from sources
and other readings other than the modules to support insights or answers as regards the
questions presented in this part of the module.

Directions: Let’s have the Posttest. Answer TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong.
FALSE1. Special hardship allowances of professional teachers are equivalent to at least ten percent of
their monthly salary for those qualify.
FALSE2. Teachers enjoy free medical examination even after retirement.
FALSE3. Teachers are entitled to a study leave for one year after a minimum ten years of teaching.
FALSE4. Teachers may enjoy full compensation allowed for one-year study leave on condition that the
teacher takes the regular study load and passes at least seventy-five percent of his course
without any condition.
TRUE 5. Teachers may be entitled to a study leave of more than two years provided permitted by the
Secretary of Education but without compensation.
TRUE 6. Teachers may enjoy an indefinite sick leave of absence when the nature of the illness
demands a long treatment that will exceed one year at the least.
TRUE 7. A professional teacher is entitled to a one range salary raise upon retirement for those who
have fulfilled the age and service requirements of the applicable retirement laws which shall
be the basis of the computation of the lumpsum of the retirement pay and the monthly benefits
thereafter.
TRUE 8. Those who teach in multi-grade classes, mobile teachers and non-formal education or
alternative learning system (ALS) coordinators are entitled to hardship allowance.
TRUE 9. Teachers enjoy stability of employment and security of tenure under existing laws.
TRUE10. Teachers have safeguards in disciplinary procedure.
TRUE11. Teachers enjoy the right to establish, join, maintain labor organization of their choice to
promote their welfare and defend their interest.
FALSE12. Teachers may be transferred even without their consent from one station to another where
there is urgent need.
TRUE13. Employment in the same locality for those who are married whenever possible.
FALSE14. Teachers may have more than6 hours of teaching but not exceeding 9 hours.
TRUE 15. Teachers are entitled to an additional compensation of at least twenty five percent of his
regular renumeration after the teacher has completed at least six hours of actual classroom
teaching a day.
TRUE 16. Teachers are entitled to additional compensation when they serve during elections paid by
DepEd.
FALSE17. Teachers enjoy equal renumeration, regardless of qualifications.
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TRUE 18. Teachers enjoy salary scales that provide for a gradual progression from a minimum to a
maximum salary by means of regular increments, granted automatically after three years, if
the efficiency rating of the teacher concerned is satisfactory.
TRUE 19. Teachers enjoy the salary scales appropriated by a city, municipal, municipal district, or
provincial government that are not lower than those provided for teachers of the National
Government.
FALSE20. Teachers without exceptions are entitled to Special Hardship Allowances.

The Philippine Constitution state that the State shall:

_TRUE___21. Enhance the right of teachers to professional advancement.
__FALSE_22. Assign the second highest budgetary priority to education, next to medicine.
_TRUE___23. 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.

Commonwealth Act No. 578 protects teachers by providing a provision on:

_TRUE___24. Punishment against any person guilty of assault against teaching personnel.
__TRUE__25. According due respect and protection for teachers who are considered persons in
authority.

Republic Act No. 4670

_TRUE___26. Academic freedom particularly with regard to teaching methods.
_TRUE___27. The right to be free from compulsory assignment not related to their duties defined in
their appointment or employment contracts unless given additional compensation.
_TRUE___28. Freedom from involuntary contribution.
__TRUE__29. Compensation for employment injuries in accordance with existing laws.
_TRUE___30. Establishing, joining, maintaining labor organization of their choice to promote their
welfare and defend their interest.

ESSAY: Discuss

1. What if a teacher who is transferred to another school believes there is no justification for
transfer? What must he do?

If a teacher is moved to a different school and feels there's no good reason for it, they
have rights and steps they can take.

First, the law (specifically the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers) says that a teacher
generally can't be moved to another school without their agreement. The only time this can
happen is if it Is truly for the good of the school system, and even then, there are steps that
must be followed, like giving the teacher a chance to explain their side.

So, if a teacher thinks the transfer isn't fair, they should check if they actually agreed to the
move. If they didn't agree, the school might be breaking the rules. The teacher should also ask
for a clear explanation of why they are being moved and make sure the school followed all the
right procedures before making the decision.

Happy Thinking!
Prepared by:
Sir joe

VI. REFERENCES
Bilbao, P. et. Al (2018). The Teaching Profession. Fourth Edition. Lorimar Publishing, Inc. 776
Aurora Blvd., cor. Boston Street, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila

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Bilbao, P. et. Al (2015). The Teaching Profession. Third Edition. Lorimar Publishing, Inc. 776
Aurora Blvd., cor. Boston Street, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila

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