Laws

• Periodic merit exam for teachers shall be conducted by DepEd
• The merit exam is for promotion
• Every LET passer is required to take the Professional Oath before practicing
• The passing rate for the LET exam is 70 and above, but not still below 75
• The Higher Education Act of 1994 is RA 7722
• The Centers of Excellence in Teacher Education are established under RA 7784
• The 4 pillars of the teaching profession are established by UNESCO
• The Decree Professionalizing Teaching is PD 1006
• The Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001 is RA 9155
• The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers is RA 4670
• The Education Act of 1982 is Batas Pambang Blg. 232
• The Enhanced Basic Education Act 2013 is RA 10533
• The Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 is RA 7836
• The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard for Public Officials and Employees is RA 6713
• The amendments to RA 7876 is RA 9293
• The TESDA Act of 1994 is RA 7796
• Academic freedom is granted to colleges and universities under RA 9395