Unit VI: OTHER EDUCATION AND TEACHER-RELATED LAWS

Lesson 1 - The 1987 Constitution Organizational Structure of the Department

of Education Field Offices
The Constitution is the greatest document ever written, the most
influential legal document in existence and it is a living document in the
country. People agree over its interpretation, but never question its
underlying principle.
The government through the Constitution and other laws has
established a comprehensive educational system.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION
The key points of Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution are the following:
1. Greater attention to education
2. Right of all citizens to quality of education at all levels
3. Complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of
the people and society to be established, maintain and supported.
4. Establishment and maintenance of free public education in the elementary and
high school levels. By virtue of Republic Act No. 6655, otherwise known as the
Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988. All public secondary schools no
longer collect tuition fees from their students. Likewise all public secondary
school are now nationalized, thus, there are no more barangay, municipal and
provincial high schools.
5. System of scholarship grants, student’s loan programs, etc. to be established
and maintained.
6. Informal, Non-formal and indigenous learning system, etc. to be encouraged
7. Adult citizens, disabled and out-of-school youth to be given training in civics,
vocational efficiency and other skills.
8. Study of Constitution to be part of school curricular.
9. Aims of educational institutions.
The Constitution mandates that all educational institutions shall aim to:
a. Inculcate patriotism and nationalism;
b. Foster love of humanity respect for human rights and appreciation of the rule of
national heroes in the historical development of the country;
 a. Teach the rights and duties of citizenship;
b. Strengthen ethical and spiritual values;
c. Develop moral character and personal discipline;
d. Encourage critical and creative thinking;
e. Broaden scientific and technological knowledge, and
f. Promote vocational efficiency.

10. The importance of Values Education

Values education will ultimately bring about much needed
change in the work ethic and social values of Filipino –
indispensable elements in the country’s pursuit of its
development goal.
 In short, the task of educational institutions should not just be information and skills
training but formation of worthwhile values, attitudes and habits necessary in the
building of a limited and strong society towards international competitiveness.
11. Optional religious instruction in public elements and high
schools to be allowed.
Institutions of higher learning to enjoy academic freedom
All institutions of higher learning both public and private universities and colleges,
above high school levels shall enjoy academic freedom. It applies both to the
members of the academic community as well as to the institution itself.
The provision is mandating to enhance the autonomy of higher institutions of learning
to determine on academic grounds who shall be admitted to study, who may teach,
and what the subjects of study and research shall be.
The right of students is subject to reasonable rules and regulations if the educational
institutions which also enjoy academic freedom.
Below is a passage from the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Read and explain it
comprehensively.
“The mandate that the State shall “establish, maintain and support a complete
adequate and integrated system of education.”
Lesson 2 - Batas Pambansa 232- An Act Providing for the Establishment and
Maintenance of an Integrated System of Education
This act shall be known as the Educational Act of 1982. The main purpose of the Act is
to provide guidelines for the establishment and the maintenance of an integrated system
of education relevant to the goals and objective of national development.

Lesson 3 - R.A. No.4670, Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

4670 otherwise known as “The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers” was passed
into law in view of providing professional rights and safeguards to our public school
teachers in consideration of the exigency and level of difficulty of the exercise of their
profession. According to the Magna Carta, teachers shall enjoy academic freedom in
the discharge of their duties with regards to teaching and classroom methods.
REPUBLIC ACT No. 4670 June 18, 1966
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.
REPUBLIC ACT No. 4670 June 18, 1966
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.
 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
THIRD REGULAR SESSION
Republic Act No. 9155
AN ACT INSTITUTING A FRAMEWORK OF GOVERNANCE FOR BASIC
EDUCATION, ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY,
RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS AS
THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Key Points of RA 9155:

 The school shall be the heart of the formal education system. It is where
children learn. Schools shall have a single aim of providing the best possible
basic education for all learners.

 Governance of basic education shall begin at the national level. It is at the

regions, divisions, schools and learning centers — herein referred to as the

field offices — where the policy and principle for the governance of basic
education shall be translated into programs, projects and services developed,
adapted and offered to fit local needs.
 The State shall encourage local initiatives for improving the quality of basic
education. The State shall ensure that the values, needs and aspirations of a
school community are reflected in the program of education for the children,
out-of-school youth and adult learners. Schools and learning centers shall be
empowered to make decisions on what is best for the learners they serve.