The Teacher As A Professional

TCP_PED1 UNIT 5:
THE TEACHER AS
A PROFESSIONAL
LESSON OUTLINE
A. The Professionalization of Teaching
1. PD 1006 (Decree Professionalizing Teaching)
2. RA 7836 (Philippine Teacher Professionalization
3. Amendments to certain sections of RA 7836
B. Professional Ethics
1. Code of Conduct for Professional Teachers
2. Code of Conduct for Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713)
C. Teacher’s Welfare and Privileges

1. The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (RA 4670)
D. Teacher’s Rights, Duties and Responsibilities
E. Teachers as Person in Authority

The Professionalization of
Teaching
Empowering Educators: The Journey Towards Professionalizing

Teaching
The Professionalizing of Teaching
DECREE PROFESSIONALIZING
TEACHING (PD 1006)
signed on September 22, 1976
Primary purpose was to professionalize the teaching profession in the Philippines

by setting standards, qualifications, and regulations for educators.
The Professionalization of Teaching / Decree Professionalizing Teaching (PD 1006)
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 1: Title
This shall be known as Decree Professionalizing Teaching
Section 2. Declaration of Policy

Stipulates that teacher education shall be prioritized by the government.
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 3: Definition of Terms
a. )Teaching – the profession primarily concerned with the classroom

instructions, at the elementary and secondary levels.
b. )Teacher – all person engaged in teaching at the elementary and
secondary levels.
c. )Board – the National Board for Teacher duly constituted under this
Decree.
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 4. Creation of the National Board for Teachers
There is hereby created a National Board for Teachers, hereinafter called the Board, to be
composed of the following:
Secretary of Education and Culture

Co-Chairman
Chairman, Civil Service Commission Member
Commissioner, Professional Regulations Commission
Member
Two members representing the private sector to be appointed by the President
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 5.Powers and Duties
1. Appoint a set of examiners for every once a year

2. Determine and fix the places and dates of examination
3. Issue, suspend, revoke or reissue Professional Teacher Certificate and administrative oaths
4. Appoint, subject to the provision of existing laws.
5. Prescribe and collect examination and other fees as it may deem proper
6. Look from time to time into the conditions affecting the practice of the teaching profession
7. Promulgate rules and regulations and exercise such other power, function and duties as may be
necessary to carry into the purposes of this Degree
Section 6.Qualification Requirements for Examination Applicants

as last updated by PD 1022 (1976)
The application must be a citizen of the Philippines

That he is of good moral character
That he is free from any physical or mental defect
Educational Qualifications
Kindergarten & Elementary Grades BEEd or it’s equivalent
Bachelor's degree in Education or it's equivalent w/ major

& minor
Secondary Schools Teachers
Bachelor's degree in Arts or Sciences with at least 18
units in professional education
Bachelor's degree in the field of specialization with at

Secondary Techvocational and 2-year Technical Courses
least 18 units in professional education
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 7.Appointment of Examineers
The Board appoints examiners recognized in teacher education without disclosing their names until
after results release. They are compensated per examinee, with limits, regardless of government
service.
Section 8.Scope of Examination

The exam comprises written tests determined by the Board, aligning with the teaching plan of
Philippine schools.
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 9. Ratings in the Examination
Candidates must achieve a general average of at least 70 percent with no subject rating below 50
percent to pass.
Section 10. Report of the Results of the Examination

Examiners must submit candidate ratings within 150 days post-exam, extendable by the Board.
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 11. Issuance of Certificates
Teachers who have passed examinations given by the Civil Service Commission or jointly by the
Civil Service Commission and the Department of Education and Culture shall be considered as
having passed the board examinations for teachers
Section 12.Registration
The Civil Service Commission registers Professional Teacher Certificate holders, granting rights
until suspension or cancellation by the Board.
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 13. Reissuance of Revoked Certificates and Replacement of Lost
Certificates:
The Board may issue new certificates for revoked ones or replace lost, destroyed, or mutilated ones,
subject to its rules.
Section 14.Registration by Reciprocity

Foreign-trained teachers meeting certain conditions can be registered without examination,
ensuring equivalent standards and conditions.
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 15. Prohibition

Three years post-Decree effect, teaching or acting as a teacher requires a Professional Teacher
Certificate or equivalent qualification.
Section 16. Penal Provision
Various violations related to teaching, certificate possession, or presentation result in fines,

imprisonment, or both, at the Court's discretion.
TEACHING (PD 1006)
Section 17. Repealing Clause
Conflicting laws, decrees, orders, rules, or regulations are repealed or modified to align with this
Decree.
Section 18.Separability Clause

If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the rest remains unaffected, ensuring continuity in
legal application.
Section 19.Effectivity
The Decree takes effect on January 1, 1977
Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
REPUBLIC ACT 7836

signed on December 16, 1994
An act to strengthen the regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in the
Philippines and prescribing a licensure examination for teachers and for other purposes.
Article 1 Republic Act 7836
Section 1: Short Title

This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994"
Section 2: Statement of Policy

The State recognizes the vital role of teachers in nation-building and development through a
responsible and literate citizenry.
The Professionalization of Teaching /The Philippine Teachers’s Professionalization Act of 1994 (RA 7836)
Section 3: Objectives
This act has the herein objectives:
Objectives
1.The promotion, development and professionalization of teachers and the teaching profession
2.The supervision and regulation of the licensure examination.

FOr purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean:
Teaching
Refers to the profession concerned primarily with classroom instruction, at the elementary and secondary
levels in accordance with the curriculum prescribed by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports,
whether on part-time or full time basis in the private or public schools

Teachers
Refers to all persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, whether on full-time or part-
time basis, including industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons performing supervisory and-or
administrative functions in all schools in the aforesaid levels and qualified to practice teaching under this Act.

Board
Refers to the Board for Professional Teachers duly established and constituted
under this Act.

Commission
Refers to the Professional Regulation Commission
Board for Professional Teachers
Section 5
Creation and Composition of the Board
The Board is composed of five(5) members including the Chairman and the Vice Chairman
Appointed by the President of the Philippines from among the recommedees chosen by the
Commission.
Section 6:
Duties and Function of the Board
2. Look into the conditions affecting the
The two most important duties of the Board practice of the teaching profession and
whenever necessary, adopt such measures as
1.Prescribe and/or adopt a code of ethical may be deemed proper for the enhancement
and professional standards for the and maintenance of high professional and
practice of the teaching profession. ethical standards of the profession
The Professionalization of Teaching / The Philippine Teachers’ Professionalization Act (RA 7836)
Standards for the Behavior and Professional Practice of Teachers
Code of Ethics Code of Conduct Standards of

Professional Practice
A set of aspirational A more detailed set of

A set of standards which
goals base around the standards for
apply to all registered
values of professional and
teachers that articulate
personal conduct and
what all teachers know
• Integrity professional competence
• Respect and be able to do
based on the values set
• Responsibility out in the Code of Ethics
Section 7:
Term of Office
The members of the board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years from the date they assume office.
No person who has served for two (2) consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment. The
chairman or any member shall take his oath of office before the performance of his duties.
Section 8:
Qualification of Board Members
Each Board member must at the time of his appointment:
1.Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines
2.Be at least thirty-five (35) years of age, proven integrity, and possessed of high moral values
3.Be a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education and preferably a holder of a
master’s or doctorate in education, or their equivalents.
4.Be a professional teacher with a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license
5.Has been a professional teacher in the active practice of the teaching profession for at least ten (10) years in the
elementary and secondary level
6.Not an official member of the faculty of any university for at least 3 years before his appointment nor connected
with a review center
Article 2
Section 9:
Compensation of the Board.
Section 10:
Supervision of the Board and Custodian of its Records.
The board shall be under the supervision and control of the Commission.
Section 11:
Secretariat and Support Services
Section 12:
Removal of Board Member
Article III
Examination and Registration
Section 13.Examination, Registration, and License Required.
All applicants for registration as professional

teachers shall be required to undergo a written
Examination which shall be given at least once
a year in such places and dates as the Board
may determine upon approval by the
Commission.
Article III
Section 14. Scope of Examination.
Examinees for Teachers
Elementary Level Secondary Level
2 parts: 3 parts:Professional Education

Professional Education General EducationField of
General Education Specialization
Article III
Section 15. Qualification Requirements of Applicants.

No applicant shall be admitted to take the examination unless, on the date of filing of the application, he
shall have complied with the following requirements:
a. A citizen of the Philippines or an alien whose country has reciprocity with the Philippines in the
practice of the teaching profession;
b. At least eighteen (18) years
c. In good health and of good reputation with high moral values;
d. Has not been convicted by final judgment by a court for an offense involving moral turpitude;
e. A graduate of a school, college, or university recognized by the government and possesses the
minimum educational qualifications
Article III
Section 15. Qualification Requirements of Applicants.

e. A graduate of a school, college, or university recognized by the government and possesses the minimum educational
qualifications, as follows:
1. .For teachers in preschool, a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (BECED) or its equivalent;
2. For teachers in the elementary grades, a bachelor’s degree in elementary education (BSEED) or its equivalent
3. For teachers in the secondary grades, a bachelor’s degree in education or Its equivalent with a major and minor, or
a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with at least ten (10) units in professional education; and
4. For teachers of vocational and two-year technical courses, a bachelor’s Degree in the field of specialization or its
equivalent, with at least eighteen (18) units in professional education.
Amendments to Certain Section of R.A. 7836
REPUBLIC ACT 9293

An act amending certain secs of republic act numbered seventy- eight hundred and thirty-six
(R.A. no. 7836), otherwise known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
Objectives
REPUBLIC ACT 9293
1.To differentiate the RA 9293 from RA 7836 by identifying the

amendments stated in RA 9293
2.To identify how the RA 9293 (released in 2004) affects 21st
Century teachers in the Philippines
Republic Act
Article How do we read

laws?
Section
(a) (subsection)
(1) (Further provisions in subsection)

R.A 7836 R.A. 9293
Section 2. Section 26 [RA 7386] is amended

Section 26. Registration and Exception Registration
Registration • No person shall engage in teaching and/or act as a
This section establishes the necessity for all professional teacher
teachers to be licensed to practice their
profession legally in the Philippines.
Exception
• Teachers who have taught for at least 10 years in the
Exception field of specialization aligned with their academic
Does not specify detailed exemptions from the degree can be exempted from taking the LET.
LET, generally mandating licensure for all • Holders of a master’s degree or doctoral degree in
aspiring teachers. education or allied fields from recognized institutions
are exempted
R.A 7836 R.A. 9293
Section 31. Transitory Provision Section 3. Transitory Provision
All incumbent teachers in both the public and Special permits, with a validity of 3 and 5 years, issued to
private sector not otherwise certified as professional para-teachers by the Board for Professional Teachers
teachers by virtue of this Act, shall be given 5 years before the effectivity of this Act shall be allowed to expire
temporary certificate based on the period granted
Section 4 (a) 20
Section 4 (a), 20
Department of Education, Culture and Sports is now
Department of Education, Culture and Sports “Department of Education” (DepEd)
(DECS)
profeSSIONAL ethics
Professional Ethics
Code of Conduct for

Professional Teachers
Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, of RA No. 7836, otherwise known as the
“Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 and Paragraph (a). Section 6, P.D.
No. 223, as amended, the Board for Professional Teachers hereby adopts and promulgates
the following “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers’
Professional Ethics
Code Of Ethics For Professional

Teachers
Teachers are duly licensed professionals who possess dignity and

reputation with high moral values as well as technical and
professional competence.
Professional Ethics
article i
scope and limitations

Professional Ethics / Code of Ethics For Professional Teachers
Article I
Scope and Limitations
Section I Section
Section II
I
The Philippine Constitution provides This Code covers all public and private
that all educational institutions shall school teachers in all educational
offer quality education for all Filipino Institutions at the preschool, primary,
citizens, a vision that requires elementary, and secondary levels
professionally competent teachers whether academic vocational, special,
committed to its full realization. technical, or non-formal.
Professional Ethics
article ii
the teacher and the state

Article II
The Teacher and the State
Section I
The schools are the nurseries of the citizens of the state, each teacher is
a trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is
under obligation to transmit to learners such heritage as well as to
elevate national morality, promote national pride, cultivate love of
country
Article II
Section
Section III
Every teacher or school official shall actively help carry

out the declared policies of the state, and shall take an
oath to this effect.
Article II
Section
SectionIII
I
In the interest of the State and of the Filipino people as

much as of his own, every teacher shall be physically,
mentally and morally fit.
Article II
Section
SectionIV
I
Every teacher shall possess and actualize a full

commitment and devotion to duty
Article II
Section
Section V
I
A teacher shall not engage in the promotion of any political,

religious, or other partisan interest, and shall not, directly, or
indirectly, solicit, require, collect, or receive any money, service,
other valuable material from any person or entity for such
purposes.
Article II
Section
SectionVI
I
Every teacher shall vote and shall exercise all other constitutional rights and
responsibilities.
Section
SectionVII
I
A teacher shall not use his position or official authority or influence to coerce any
other person to follow any political course of action.
Article II
Section
SectionVIII
I
Every teacher shall enjoy academic freedom and shall have the
privilege of sharing the product of his researches and investigations,
provided that, if the results are inimical to the declared policies of
the State, they shall be drawn to the proper authorities for
appropriate remedial action
Professional Ethics
article iii
the teacher and the community

Article III
The Teacher and the Community
Section I
A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the

development of the youth; he shall, therefore, render the
best service by providing an environment conducive to
such learning and growth.
Article III
Section
Section III
Every teacher shall provide leadership and initiative to

actively participate in community movements for moral,
social, educational, economic and civic betterment.
Article III
Section
SectionIII
I
Every teacher shall merit reasonable social recognition for

which purpose he shall behave with honor and dignity at all
times and refrain from such activities as garbling, smoking,
drunkenness and other excesses, much less illicit relations.
Article III
Section
SectionIV
I
Every teacher shall live for and with the community, and shall,
therefore, study and understand local customs and traditions in
order to have a sympathetic attitude, therefore, refrain from
disparaging the community.
Article III
Section
Section V
I
Every teacher shall help the school keep the people in the
community informed about the school’s work and
accomplishments as well as its needs and problems.
Article III
Section
SectionVI
I
Every teacher is an intellectual leader in the community,

especially in the barangay, and shall welcome the opportunity
to provide such leadership when needed, to extend counseling
services, as appropriate, and to actively be involved in matters
affecting the welfare of the people.
Article III
Section
SectionVII
I
Every teacher shall maintain harmonious and pleasant

personal and official relations with other professionals, with
government officials, and with the people.
Article III
Section
SectionVIII
I
A teacher possesses freedom to attend church and

worship, as appropriate, but shall not use his position
and influence to proselyte others.
Professional Ethics
article iv
the teacher and the profession

Article IV
The Teacher and the Profession
Section I
Every teacher shall actively help ensure that teaching is

the noblest profession, and shall manifest genuine
enthusiasm and pride in teaching as a noble calling.
Article IV
Section
Section III
Every teacher shall uphold the highest possible standards of

quality education, shall make the best preparation for the
career of teaching, and shall be at his best at all times in the
practice of his profession.
Article IV
Section
SectionIII
I
Every teacher shall participate in the continuing professional education (CPE)

program of the Professional Regulation Commission, and shall pursue such other
studies as will improve his efficiency, enhance the prestige of the profession, and
strengthen his competence, virtues, and productivity in order to be nationally and
internationally competitive
Article IV
Section
SectionIV
I
Every teacher shall help, if duly authorized, to seek support for the school, but shall
not make improper misrepresentations through personal advertisements and other
questionable means. Section 5. Every teacher shall use the teaching profession in a
manner that makes it a dignified means for earning a decent living.
Professional Ethics
article v
the teacher and the teaching community
Article V
The Teacher and theTeaching Community
Section I
Teachers shall, at all times, be imbued with the spirit of professional

loyalty, mutual confidence, and faith in one another, self-sacrifice for the
common good, and full cooperation with colleagues.
Article V
Section
Section III
A teacher is not entitled to claim for work not of his own, and shall
give due credit for the work of others which he may use
Article V
Section
SectionIII
I
Before leaving his position, a teacher shall organize and leave to

his successor such records and other data as are necessary to carry
on the work
Article V
Section
SectionIV
I
A teacher shall hold inviolate all confidential information

concerning associates and the school, and shall not divulge to
anyone documents which have not yet been officially released, or
remove records from the files without official permission.
Article V
Section
Section V
I
It shall be the responsibility of every teacher to seek correctives

for what may appear to be an unprofessional and unethical
conduct of any associate.
Article V
Section
SectionVI
I
A teacher may submit to the proper authorities any justifiable

criticism against an associate, preferably in writing, without
violating any right of the individual concerned
Article V
Section
SectionVII
I
A teacher may apply for a vacant position for which he is

qualified, provided that he respects the system of selection on the
basis of merit and competence provided, further, that all qualified
candidates are given the opportunity to be considered
Professional Ethics
article vi
The Teacher and Higher Authorities in the Philippines
Article VI
Section I
A teacher shall make it his duty to make an honest effort to

understand and support the legitimate policies of the school and
the administration regardless of personal feeling or private
opinion and shall faithfully carry them out.
Article VI
Section
Section III
A teacher shall not make any false accusation or charges against

superiors, especially under anonymity. However, if there are valid
charges, he should present such under oath to competent
authority.
Article VI
Section
SectionIII
I
A teacher shall transact all official business through channels except

when special conditions warrant a different procedure, such as when
reforms are advocated but are opposed by the immediate superior, in
which case the teacher shall appeal directly to the appropriate higher
authority
Article VI
Section
SectionIV
I
A teacher, individually or as part of a group, has a right to seek redress:

Against injustice and discrimination and, to the extent possible, shall raise his
grievances within democratic processes. In doing so, he shall avoid jeopardizing the
interest and welfare of learners whose right to learn must be respected
Article VI
Section
Section V
I
A teacher has a right to invoke the principle that appointments,

promotions, and transfers of teachers are made only on the basis of
merit and need in the interest of the service.
Article VI
Section
SectionVI
I
A teacher who accepts a position assumes a contractual obligation

to live up to his contract, assuming full knowledge of the
employment terms and conditions
Professional Ethics
article vii
School Officials, Teachers and other Personnel
Article VII
Section I
School officials shall at all times show professional courtesy,

helpfulness and sympathy towards teachers and other personnel,
such as practices being standards of effective school supervision,
dignified administration, responsible leadership and enlightened
direction
Article VII
Section
Section III
School officials, teachers, and other school personnel shall consider

it their cooperative responsibility to formulate policies or introduce
important changes in the system at all levels.
Article VII
Section
SectionIII
I
School officials shall encourage and attend to the professional growth of

all teachers under them such as in recommending them for promotion,
giving them due recognition for meritorious performance, and allowing
them to participate in conferences and training programs.
Article VII
Section
SectionIV
I
No school official shall dismiss or recommend for dismissal

a teacher or other subordinates except for cause.
Article VII
Section
Section V
I
School authorities concerned shall ensure that public school teachers are employed
in accordance with pertinent civil service rules, and private school teachers are
issued contracts specifying the terms and conditions of their work, provided that
they are given, if qualified, subsequent permanent tenure, in accordance with
existing laws, and, provided, further that they are duly registered and licensed
professional teachers
Professional Ethics
article viiI
The Teacher and Learners
Article VIII
Section I
A teacher has the right and duty to determine the academic marks and
the promotion of learners in the subjects or grades they handle, such
determination shall be in accordance with generally accepted procedures
of evaluation and measurement.
Article VIII
Section
Section III
A teacher shall recognize that the interest and welfare of learners are his
first and foremost concern, and shall handle each learner justly and
impartially.
Article VIII
Section
SectionIII
I
Under no circumstance shall a teacher be prejudiced nor

discriminatory against any learner.
Article VIII
Section
SectionIV
I
A teacher shall not accept favors or gifts from learners,

their parents, or others in their behalf in exchange for
requested concessions, especially if underserved.
Article VIII
Section
Section V
I
A teacher shall not accept, directly or indirectly, any

remuneration from tutorials other than what is authorized
for such service
Article VIII
Section
SectionVI
I
A teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work

only on merit and quality of academic performance.
Article VIII
Section
SectionVII
I
In a situation where mutual attraction and subsequent love

develop between teacher and learner, the teacher shall exercise
utmost professional discretion to avoid scandal, gossip, and
preferential treatment of the learner.
Article VIII
Section
SectionVIII
I
A teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending

learners nor make deductions from their scholastic ratings as a
punishment for acts which are clearly not manifestations of poor
scholarship
Article VIII
Section
SectionIX
I
A teacher shall insure that conditions contributive to the

maximum development of learners are adequate, and shall extend
needed assistance in preventing or solving learner’s problems and
difficulties.
Professional Ethics
article IX
The Teacher and Parents
Article IX
Section I
A teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with

parents, and shall conduct himself to merit their confidence and
respect.
Article IX
Section
Section III
A teacher shall inform parents, through proper authorities, of the progress

or deficiencies of learners under him, exercising utmost candor and tact in
pointing out learners’ deficiencies and in seeking parent’s cooperation for
the proper guidance and improvement of learners.
Article IX
Section
SectionIII
I
A teacher shall hear parent’s complaints with sympathy

and understanding and shall discourage unfair criticism.
Article X
The Teacher and Business
Section I
A teacher has a right to engage, directly or indirectly, in

legitimate income generation, provided that it does not
relate to or adversely affect his work.
Article X
Section
Section III
A teacher shall maintain a good reputation with respect

to financial matters such as in the settlement of his just
debts, loans and other financial affairs.
Professional Ethics
article X
The Teacher and business
Article X
Section
SectionIII
I
No teacher shall act, directly or indirectly, as agent of, or be financially interested

in, any commercial venture which furnish textbooks and other school commodities
in the purchase and disposal of which he can exercise official influence, except only
when his assignment is inherently related to such purchase and disposal, provided
that such shall be in accordance with existing regulations.
Professional Ethics
article Xi
The Teacher as a Person
Article XI
Section I
A teacher shall live with dignity in all places at all times
Section
Section III
A teacher shall place premium upon self-respect and self-discipline as the principles
of personal behavior in all relationships with others and in all situations
Article XI
Section
SectionIII
I
A teacher shall maintain at all times a dignified personality which could serve as a
model worthy of emulation by learners, peers, and others. Section 4. A teacher shall
always recognize the Almighty God or Being as guide of his own destiny and of the
destinies of men and nations.
Professional Ethics
article Xii
Disciplinary Action
Article XII
Disciplinary Action
Section I
Any violation of any provision of this Code shall be sufficient ground for the
imposition against the erring teacher of disciplinary action consisting of revocation
of his Certificate of Registration and License as Professional Teacher, suspension
from the practice of the teaching profession, reprimand, or cancellation of his
temporary/special permit
Professional Ethics
Code of conduct for

public officials & Employees RA 6713
Professional Ethics
Code of conduct for

PUBLIC OFFICIALS & EMPLOYEES RA 6713
Section I - Title
This Act shall be known as the "Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and
Employees."
Section II - Declaration of Policies

It is the policy of the State to promote a high standard of ethics in public service. Public officials and
employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge their duties with utmost
responsibility, integrity, competence, and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives, and
uphold public interest over personal interest.
Professional Ethics / Code of Conduct for Public Officials & Employees RA 6713
SECTION 3
Definition of Terms
Government Public Officials

includes the National Government, the local includes elective and appointive officials and
governments, and all other instrumentalities, employees, permanent or temporary, whether
agencies or branches of the Republic of the in the career or non-career service, including
Philippines including government-owned or military and police personnel, whether or not
corporations, and their subsidiaries. controlled they receive compensation, regardless of
amount
SECTION 3
Definition of Terms
Gift Receiving any gift

refers to a thing or a right to dispose of includes the act of accepting directly or indirectly, a
gratuitously, or any act or liberality, in favor of gift from a person other than a member of his
another who accepts it, and shall include a family or relative as defined in this Act, even on the
occasion of a family celebration or national
simulated sale or an ostensibly onerous festivity like Christmas, if the value of the gift is
disposition thereof. It shall not include an neither nominal nor insignificant, or the gift is
unsolicited gift of nominal or insignificant given in anticipation of, or in exchange for, a favor.
value not given in anticipation
SECTION 3
Definition of Terms
Loan Substantial stockholder

covers both simple loan and means any person who owns, directly or
commodatum as well as guarantees, indirectly, shares of stock sufficient to
financing arrangements or elect a director of a corporation. This
accommodations intended to ensure its term shall also apply to the parties to a
approval voting trust
SECTION 3
Definition of Terms
Family of public officials Person

or employees includes natural and juridical
means their spouses and unmarried persons unless the context
childrenunder eighteen (18) years of indicates otherwise
age
SECTION 3
Definition of Terms
Conflict of Interest Divestment

arises when a public official or the transfer of title or disposal of interest
employee is a member of a board, an in property by voluntarily. Completely and
officer, or a substantial stockholder actually depriving or dispossessing
of a private corporation or owner or oneself of his right or title to itin favor of
a person or persons other than his spouse
has a substantial interest in a and relatives
business
SECTION 3
Definition of Terms
Relatives
refers to any and all persons
related to a public official or
employee within the fourth civil
degree of consanguinity or
affinity, including bilas, inso and
balae
Professional Ethics
Code of Conduct for Public Officials &

Employees RA 6713
Section 4I
Every public official and employee shall observe the following as standards of
personal conduct in the discharge and execution of official duties:
• Commitment to public interes

• Professionalism
• Justness and sincerity
Professional Ethics

Employees RA 6713
Section 5I
Duties of Public Officials and Employees. In the performance of their duties, all
public officials and employees are under obligation to
• Act promptly on letters and requestsProfessionalism

• Submit annual performance reports
• Process documents and papers expeditiously
Professional Ethics

Employees RA 6713
Section 6I
System of Incentives and Rewards.-A system of annual

incentives and rewards is hereby established in order to motivate
and inspire public servants to uphold the highest standards of
ethics
Professional Ethics

Employees RA 6713
Section 7I
Prohibited Acts and Transactions. - In addition to acts and omissions of public officials and
employees now prescribed in the Constitution and existing laws, the following shall constitute
prohibited acts and transactions of any public official and employee and are hereby declared to
be unlawful:
• Disclosure and/or misuse of confidential information

• Solicitation
Professional Ethics

Employees RA 6713
Section 8I
Statements and Disclosure. - Public officials and employees have an obligation

to accomplish and submit declarations under oath of, and the public has the right
to know, their assets, liabilities, net worth and financial and business interests
including those of their spouses and of unmarried children under eighteen (18)
years of age living in their households.
Teacher’s Welfare and
Privileges
The Magna Carta for Public
School Teachers (RA 4670)
This Act aims 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
Teacher’s Welfare and Privileges
The Magna Carta for Public School

Teachers (RA 4670)
Tenure
Section
of Office
I
Stability of employment and security of tenure shall be assured the teachers as

provided under existing laws. 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.

Teachers (RA 4670)
Consent
Section
for Transfer
I
Transportation Expenses. Except for cause and as herein otherwise

provided, no teacher shall be transferred without his consent from
one station to another.

Teachers (RA 4670)
No Discrimination
Section I
There shall be no discrimination whatsoever in entrance to the

teaching profession, or during its existence, or in the termination of
services, based on any ground other than professional
consideration.

Teachers (RA 4670)
Married
Section
Teacher
I
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.
Teacher’s Rights, Duties and Responsibilities- The

Education Act of 1982 (BP 232)
1. The right to free expression of opinion and suggestions.

2. The right to be provided with free legal service by the appropriate government office in the case of public-
school personnel, and through the school authorities concerned in the case of private school personnel, when
charged in an administrative, civil and/or criminal proceedings by parties other than the school or regulatory
authorities concerned for actions committed directly in the lawful discharge of professional duties and/or in
defense of school policies.
3. The right to establish, join and maintain labor organizations and/or professional and self-regulating
organizations of their choice to promote their welfare and defend their interests.
4. The right to be free from involuntary contributions except those imposed by their own organizations.
Teacher’s Welfare and Privileges / Teacher’s Rights, Duties and Responsibilities- The Education Act of 1982 (BP 232)
Article II THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY

Chapter 2 RIGHTS
Section
Section11
I
Every member of the academic or teaching staff benefits and/or rights:

1. The right to be free from compulsory assignments not related to their duties as defined in their
appointments or employment contracts, unless compensated therefore, conformably to existing law.
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 and
responsibilities, and shall, therefore, 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, or others, for purposes of career advancement.

Chapter 3 DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS
Section
Section16
I
1. Every teacher shall:

2. Perform his duties to the school by discharging his responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and
objectives of the school.
3. Be accountable for the efficient and effective attainment of specified learning objectives in pursuance of national
development goals within the limits of available school resources
4. Render regular reports on performance of each student and to the latter and the latter’s parents and guardians with
specific suggestions for improvement.
5. Assume the responsibility to maintain and sustain his professional growth and advancement and always maintain
professionalism in his behavior.
6. Refrain from making deductions in students’ scholastic ratings for acts that are clearly not manifestations of poor
scholarship.
7. Participate as an agent of constructive social, economic, moral, intellectual, cultural, and political change in his
school and the community within the context of national policies.

Teachers: Duties
Section
and Responsibilities
I
1. Teachers will be responsible to the principal for carrying out policies of the Board as
they relate to the function of the school, to the classroom, and to the immediate
contract with
2. students and parents. Teachers will be expected to furnish such after school time as is
needed for assisting students, conferring with parents and doing other necessary out
of schoolwork.
3. Teacher will:
4. Direct curricular and extracellular learning experiences of students.

Teachers: Duties
Section
and Responsibilities
I
5. Supervise students on school grounds.

6. Participate in planning and evaluation of school programs.
7. Participate in faculty activities.
8. Participate in in-service training
9. Support auxiliary school activity.
10. Carry out such Board policies and administrative regulations as
they relate to the teaching activities.
11. Be punctual
Teachers as Person in Authority (CA 578)
An Act to Amend Article 152 of The Revised Penal Code, so as to

include Teachers, Professors, and Persons Charged with the
Supervisor of public or duly recognized Private School Colleges
and Universities. within The Term “Persons In Authority”
Teacher’s Welfare and Privileges / Teachers as Person in Authority (CA 578)
Teachers as Person in Authority

(CA 578)
• Teachers are Deemed Persons in Authority. Teachers professors and person

charged with the supervision of public and private schools, collages and
universities and lawyers in the actual performance of their professionals duties.
• Teachers shall be deemed persons in authority when in the discharge of lawful
duties and responsibilities and shall therefore, be accorded due respect and
protection.
Teacher’s Welfare and Privileges / Teachers as Person in Authority (CA 578)
Teachers as Person in Authority

(CA 578)
• Person in authority is defined as” One who is charge with the

maintenance of Public Order, and protection and security of the
life and property” it is therefore proper. If not imperative, to
includes security guards on official duty among the agents of
person in authority.

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TCP_PED1 UNIT 5:

C. Teacher’s Welfare and Privileges

D. Teacher’s Rights, Duties and Responsibilities

E. Teachers as Person in Authority

Empowering Educators: The Journey Towards Professionalizing

Primary purpose was to professionalize the teaching profession in the Philippines

Section 2. Declaration of Policy

a. )Teaching – the profession primarily concerned with the classroom

Secretary of Education and Culture

Commissioner, Professional Regulations Commission

1. Appoint a set of examiners for every once a year

Section 6.Qualification Requirements for Examination Applicants

The application must be a citizen of the Philippines

Kindergarten & Elementary Grades BEEd or it’s equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Education or it's equivalent w/ major

Bachelor's degree in the field of specialization with at

Section 8.Scope of Examination

Section 10. Report of the Results of the Examination

Section 14.Registration by Reciprocity

Section 15. Prohibition

Section 16. Penal Provision

Various violations related to teaching, certificate possession, or presentation result in fines,

Section 18.Separability Clause

REPUBLIC ACT 7836

Section 1: Short Title

Section 2: Statement of Policy

Section 4: Definition of Terms

Section 4: Definition of Terms

Section 4: Definition of Terms

Section 4: Definition of Terms

Refers to the Professional Regulation Commission

Standards for the Behavior and Professional Practice of Teachers

Code of Ethics Code of Conduct Standards of

A set of aspirational A more detailed set of

Section 13.Examination, Registration, and License Required.

All applicants for registration as professional

Section 14. Scope of Examination.

Examinees for Teachers

Elementary Level Secondary Level

2 parts: 3 parts:Professional Education

Section 15. Qualification Requirements of Applicants.

Section 15. Qualification Requirements of Applicants.

REPUBLIC ACT 9293

1.To differentiate the RA 9293 from RA 7836 by identifying the

Article How do we read

(1) (Further provisions in subsection)

Section 2. Section 26 [RA 7386] is amended

Section 31. Transitory Provision Section 3. Transitory Provision

Code of Conduct for

Code Of Ethics For Professional

Teachers are duly licensed professionals who possess dignity and

scope and limitations

the teacher and the state

Every teacher or school official shall actively help carry

In the interest of the State and of the Filipino people as

Every teacher shall possess and actualize a full

A teacher shall not engage in the promotion of any political,

the teacher and the community

A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the

Every teacher shall provide leadership and initiative to

Every teacher shall merit reasonable social recognition for

Every teacher is an intellectual leader in the community,

Every teacher shall maintain harmonious and pleasant