REPUBLIC ACT NO.

4670
THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHER
 LESSON
OBJECTIVES
Understand the Determine sections Know th laws for
different articles under the different Public School
under the Magna articles about Republic Teachers.
Carta for Public Act 4670.
School Teacher.
 REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 4670
ARTICLE 1
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,
 SECTION 1: Declaration
of Policy
attract and retain in teaching profession
more people with proper qualifications, it is
being recognized that advance in education
depends on the qualifications and ability of
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: The
This Act Definition
shall be known as the "Magna Carta
for Public School Teachers" and shall apply to
all public school teachers except those in the
professional staff of state colleges and
universities.
 SECTION 2: The
Definition
As used in this Act, the term "Teacher"shall mean all
persons engaged in classroom teaching, in any level of
instruction, on full-times basis, including guidance
counsellors, 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
ARTICLE 2
Recruitment and Career
 SECTION 3: Recruitment and
Qualifications
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:
 SECTION 3: Recruitment and
(a)Qualifications
For teachers in the Kindergarten and elementary
grades, Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
(B.S.E.E.D.);

(a) For teachers of the secondary schools, Bachelor's

degree in Education or its equivalent with a major and
minor; or a Bachelor's degree in arts or Science with at
least 18 professional units in Education;
 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 teachers
possesses the appropriate civil service illegibility:
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
qualification....
 SECTION 4:
Probationary Period
... herein above set forth but lacks the appropriate civil
service eligibility, such person appointed on a
provisional status and shall undergo a period of
provision for not less then one year from and after the
date of his provisional.
 SECTION 5: Tenure of
Stability onOffice
employment and security of tenure shall be
assured that teachers as provided under existing
law.Subject it the provision of section 3 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 Period
Except for cause and as herein otherwise provided, no
teachers shall be transferred without his consent from
station to another. Where the exigencies of the service
require the transfer of a teaches from station to
another, such transfer maybe affected by the school
superintendent who shall previously notify the teachers
concerned of the transfer and the reason or reasons
therefor.
SECTION 6: Consent for Transfer
Transportation Period
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 maybe. 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.
SECTION 7: Code of Professional Conduct
for Teacher
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 teachers: 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 shall be
deposited with the office of the school principal or head
teacher where they may accessible for use by the teachers.
SECTION 8: Safeguards in Disciplinary
Procedures
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;

SECTION 8: Safeguards in Disciplinary
Procedures
(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: Admistrative
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 teachers belongs as chairman, a representative of the local
or, in its absence, any existing provincial or national teachers
organization and a supervisor of the Division, the last two to be
designated by the Director of Public Schools.
 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 the 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.
 REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 4670
ARTICLE 3
Hours of Works and Renumeration
 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.
 SECTION 13:
Teaching Hours
Provide, 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 the school activities
and other activities outside of what is defined as
normal duties of any teacher shall be paid in
additional compensation of at least twenty-five
percent of his regular remuneration after the teacher
ha completed at least six hours of actual classroom
teaching a day.
 SECTION 14: Additional
Compensation
In the case of other teacher or school officials
not engaged in actual classroom instruction,
any work performed in excess of eight ours a
day shall be paid an additional compensation
of at least twenty-five per cent of their
regular remuneration
 SECTION 14: Additional
Compensation
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
Teachers salaries shall correspond the following criteria:

(a) they shall compare favourably with those paid in other

occupations requiring equivalent or similar qualifications,
trainings and abilities.

(b)they shall be such as to insure teachers a reasonable

standard of life for themselves and their families; and
 SECTION 15: Criteria for
Salaries
(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 scale of teachers shall provide for a gradual
progression from minimum to maximum salary by
means of regular increments, granted automatically
after three years: Provided, That the efficiency rating of
the teachers concerned is at least satisfactory. The
progression from the minimum to maximum of the
salary scale shall not extend over a period of ten years.
 SECTION 17: Equality in
Salary Scale
The salary scales of teachers whose salaries are
appropriated by a city, municipal district, or
provincial government, shall not be less than
those provided for teachers of the national
government.
 SECTION 18: Cost of Living
Allowance
Teachers salaries shall, at the very least, keep pace with
the rise in the cost of living by the payment of the 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.
 SECTION 18: Cost of Living
Allowance
The determination of the Cost-of-living 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 places 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. Provide, 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: Deduction
Prohibited
No person shall make any deduction whatsoever from
the salaries of teachers except under specific authority
of Law authorizing such deductions: Provide, however,
that upon written authority executed by the teachers
concerned, (1) lawful dues and fees owing to the
Philippine Public School Association, and (2) premiums
properly due on insurance policies, shall be considered
deductible.
 REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 4670
ARTICLE 4
Healthy 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.
SECTION 22: Medical Examination
and Treatment
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.
 REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 4670
ARTICLE 5
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:
 SECTION 24: Study
Provided, however,
Leave 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.
 SECTION 24: Study
Leave
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.
REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 4670
ARTICLE 6
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,
SECTION 28: Discrimination Against
Teachers Prohibited
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
Organization
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.
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