Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994

Republic Act 7836

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 I

SECTION 1. Short Title. —This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of
1994. “

Sec. 2. Statement of Policy. —The State recognizes the vital role of teachers in nation-building and
development through a responsible and literate citizenry.

Sec. 3. Objectives. —This Act has the herein objectives:

(a) The promotion, development and professionalization of teachers and the teaching profession; and (b)
The supervision and regularization of the licensure examination.

Sec. 4. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean:

(a) "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.

(b) "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.

(c) "Board" — refers to the Board for Professional Teachers duly established and constituted under this
Act.

(d) "Commission" — refers to the Professional Regulation Commission.

Sec. 6. Duties and Function of the Board

The two most important duties of the Board:

 Prescribe and/or adopt a code of ethical and professional standards for the practice of the
teaching profession.
 Look into the conditions affecting the practice of the teaching profession and whenever
necessary, adopt such measures as may be deemed proper for the enhancement and
maintenance of high professional and ethical standards of the profession;


Sec. 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 or
reappointment. The chairman or any member shall take his oath of office prior to the performance of his
duties.

Sec. 8. Qualification of Board Members. — Each Board member must at the time of his appointment:

(a) Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines;

(b) Be at least thirty-five (35) years of age, of proven integrity, and possessed of high moral values;

(c) 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 degree in education, or their equivalents;

(d) Be a professional teacher with a valid certificate of registration and valid professional license;

(e) 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;

(f) Not an official or member of faculty of any university for at least 3 years prior to his appointment nor
connected with a review center.

Sec. 9. Compensation of the Board.

Sec. 10. Supervision of the Board and Custodian of its Records. — The Board shall be under the
supervision and control of the Commission.

Sec. 11. Secretariat and Support Services.

Sec. 12. Removal of a Board Member.

Sec. 13. Examination, Registration and License Required.

Sec. 14. Scope of Examination.

Examination for Teachers

Elementary Level 2 parts:

Professional Education

General Education

Secondary Level 3 parts:

Professional Education

General Education

Field of Specialization

Sec. 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 of age;

(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

Sec. 16. Report of the Results of the Examination.

Sec. 17. Issuance of Certificate of Registration and

Professional License. – The registration of a professional teacher commences from the date his name is
enrolled in a roster of professional teachers.
Sec. 18. Oath Before Practice. — Every registrant shall be required to take his professional oath before
practicing as a professional teacher.

Sec. 19. Periodic Merit Examination of Teachers.

Sec. 20. Failure to Pass the Merit Examination.

Sec. 21. Incentives. —Teachers who pass the merit examination shall:

(a) Be awarded a diploma of merit by the Board;

(b) Earn merit points for purposes of promotion in salary or to a higher position or grade level;

(c) Be placed in the priority list for government scholarship; and

(d) Enjoy such other benefits as may be promulgated by the Board.

Sec. 22. Integration of the Teaching Profession. — The teaching profession shall be integrated into one
national organization which shall be recognized by the Board and the Commission as the one and only
integrated and accredited association of professional teachers.

Sec. 23. Revocation of the Certificate of Registration, Suspension from the Practice of the Teaching
Profession, and Cancellation of Temporary or Special Permit.

(a) Conviction for any criminal offense by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(b) Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct;

(c) Declaration by a court of competent jurisdiction for being mentally unsound or insane;

(d) Malpractice, gross incompetence, gross negligence or serious ignorance of the practice of the
teaching profession;

(e) The use of or perpetration of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration, professional
license or special/temporary permit;

(f) Chronic inebriety or habitual use of drugs;

Sec. 24. Registration by Reciprocity.

Sec. 25. Roster of Professional Teachers.

Sec. 26. Registration and Exception.

Sec. 27. Inhibition against the Practice of the Teaching Profession. — No person shall practice or offer to
practice the teaching profession in the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling for a
teaching position without having previously obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid
professional license from the Commission.

Sec. 28 Penal Provisions.

If a person is practicing as a professional teacher without a valid certificate of registration or valid

He shall be fined with not less than P5,000-P20 000 Or imprisonment of not less than six (6) months to
five (5) years.

Sec. 29. Appropriations.

Sec. 30. Implementation Guidelines.

Sec. 31. Transitory Provisions.

Sec. 32. Separability Clause.

Sec. 33. Repealing Clause.

Sec. 34. Effectivity Clause.