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• Teaching


  Refers to the profession primarily concerned 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
• Creation of the National Board for Teachers

  1. Secretary of Education and Culture

  2. Chairman, Civil Service Commission Co-chairman

  3. Commissioner, Professional Regulations Commission

  4. Two members representing the private sector to be appointed by the President Member
• Powers and Duties of the Board

  • Appoint a set of examiners for every examination
  • Determine and fix the places and dates of examination, appoint supervisors and room examiners
  • Look from time to time into the conditions affecting the practice of the teaching profession
  • Issue, suspend, revoke, replace or reissue Professional Teachers Certificate, and administer oaths
• Qualification Requirements for Examination Applicants

  • The applicant must be a citizen of the Philippines
  • That he is of good moral character
  • That he is free from any physical or mental defect
  • That he possesses the minimum educational qualifications
• Minimum Educational Qualifications


  • For teachers in the kindergarten and elementary grades, BEEd or its equivalent
  • 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 Sciences with at least 18 units in professional education
  • For teachers of secondary vocational and 2-year technical courses, Bachelor's degree in the field of specialization with at least 18 units in professional education
• Appointed examiners of the Board


  Recognized authority in teacher education
• Appointed examiners shall receive compensation provided in addition to their salary
• Scope of the Examination


  Written tests determined by the Board
• Ratings in the Examination

  At least 70% in all subjects with no rating below 50% in any subject
• Results of the examination shall be reported within 150 days after the last day of the examination, unless extended by the Board
• Issuance of Certificate


  The Board may consider the certificates of rating as certificates of eligibility or issue an entirely new certificate upon registration of the teacher and payment of the corresponding fees
• Reissuance of Revoked Certificates and Replacement of Lost Certificates


  A new certificate to replace a lost, destroyed or mutilated certificate may be issued subject to the rules of the Board
• Registration by Reciprocity


  The applicant shall submit competent and conclusive documentary evidence, confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs, showing that his country's existing laws permit citizens of the Philippines to practice teaching profession under the rules and regulations governing citizens
• No person shall engage in teaching and/or act as a teacher unless he is holder of a Professional Teacher Certificate or is considered a Professional Teacher under this Decree
• A fine of not less than P1,000 nor more than P5,000 with an imprisonment of not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court for violation of the Decree
• All Acts, Decrees, Executive Orders, Administrative Orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Decree are hereby repealed or modified accordingly
• This Decree shall take effect January 1, 1977
• The State recognizes the vital role of teachers in nation-building and development through a responsible and literate citizenry
• The State shall ensure and promote quality education by proper supervision and regulation of the licensure examination and professionalization of the practice of the teaching profession
• Objectives of the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994

  • The promotion, development and professionalization of teachers and the teaching profession
  • The supervision and regulation of the licensure examination
• Duties and Functions of the Board for Professional Teachers

  • Promulgate, administer and enforce rules and regulations
  • Determine and fix the frequency, dates, and places of examination
  • Issue, suspend, or revoke the certificate of registration
  • Prescribe and collect examination and other fees
  • Prescribe and/or adopt a code of ethical and professional standards
  • Administer oaths
  • Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of professional teachers
  • Adopt an official seal
  • Look into the conditions affecting the practice of the teaching profession
  • Ensure compliance of educational institutions with requirements
  • Investigate violations of the Act, rules and code of ethics
  • Discharge other powers, duties and functions for the practice and development of the teaching profession
• The chairman, vice-chairman, and members of the Board shall receive compensation comparable to the existing regulatory boards under the Professional Regulation Commission
• The Board shall be under the supervision and control of the Professional Regulation Commission
• The Professional Regulation Commission shall provide the secretariat and other support services to implement the Act
• The chairman or any member of the Board may be removed by the President upon recommendation of the Commission for neglect of duty, incompetence, unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct, or commission or toleration of irregularities in the examination
• All applicants for registration as professional teachers shall be required to undergo a written examination given at least once a year
• The examinations for elementary and secondary school teachers shall be separate
• dishonorable conduct, commission or toleration of irregularities in the examination, after having been given the opportunity to defend himself in a proper administrative investigation. In the course of investigation, the President may preventively suspend the respondent
• 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
• A valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license from the Commission are required before any person is allowed to practice as a professional teacher in the Philippines, except as otherwise allowed under this Act
• Examination for teachers in the elementary level

  • Professional education
  • General education
• Examination for teachers in the secondary level

  • Professional education
  • General education
  • Field of specialization
• Qualification requirements of applicants

  • Citizen of the Philippines or alien whose country has reciprocity with the Philippines
  • At least 18 years of age
  • In good health and of good reputation with high moral values
  • Has not been convicted by final judgment by a court for an offense involving moral turpitude
  • Graduate of a school, college or university recognized by the government and possesses the minimum educational qualifications
• The Board shall, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the examination, report the ratings obtained by each candidate to the Professional Regulation Commission for approval and appropriate action
• Issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional License

  1. Registration of a professional teacher commences from the date his name is enrolled in the roster of professional teachers

  2. Every registrant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements shall be issued a certificate of registration as a professional teacher

  3. A professional license shall likewise be issued to every registrant who has paid the annual registration fees for three (3) consecutive years
• Every registrant shall be required to take his professional oath before practicing as a professional teacher
• Teachers who pass the merit examination shall be awarded a diploma of merit by the Board, earn merit points for purposes of promotion in salary or to a higher position or grade level, be placed in the priority list for government scholarship, and enjoy such other benefits as may be promulgated by the Board