Presidential Decree No.
1006 (b) That he is of good moral character;
Providing for the Professionalization of Teachers,
Regulating their Practice in the Philippines and for other
Purposes
•Signed by: PRESIDENT FERDINAND E. MARCOS
•Signed on: September 22, 1976
•Signed in: City of Manila, Philippines
•Effectivity: January 01, 1977
 Section 1. Title
This Decree shall be known as the Decree
Professionalizing Teaching.
• Section 2. Declaration of Policy.
It is hereby declared a policy that teacher
education shall be given primary concern and attention by
the government and shall be of the highest quality, and
strongly oriented to Philippine conditions and to the needs
and aspirations of the Filipino people even as it seeks
enrichment from adoptable ideas and practices of other
people.
•Section 3. Definition of Terms.
Teaching refers to the profession primarily
concerned with the classroom instruction
Teachers refers to all persons engaged in teaching
at the elementary and secondary levels.
Board refers to the National Board for Teachers
duly constituted under this Decree.
•Section 4. Creation of the National Board for Teachers.
•Section 5. Powers and Duties.
(a) Appoint a set of examiners for every
examination who will determine and prepare the contents
of the Board examination for teachers,
(b) Determine and fix the places and dates of
examination, appoint supervisors and room examiners
from among the employees of the Government
(c) Look from time to time into the conditions
affecting the practice of the teaching profession,
(d) Issue, suspend, revoke, replace or reissue
Professional Teachers Certificate, and administer oaths;
(e) Appoint, subject to the provisions of existing
laws, such officials and employees as are necessary in the
effective performance of its functions and responsibilities,
prescribe their duties and fix their compensation;
(f) Prescribe and collect examination and other
fees as it may deem proper; and
(g) Promulgate rules and regulations, and exercise
such other powers, functions and duties as may be
necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this Decree.
•Section 6. Qualification requirements for examination
applicants.
(a)the applicant must be a citizen of the
Philippines;
(c) That he is free from any physical and/or mental
defect which will incapacitate him to render efficient
service; and
(d) That he possesses the following minimum
educational qualifications:
Qualification requirements for examination applicants.
1. For teachers in the kindergarten and elementary grades,
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (B.S.E.Ed.) or its
equivalent;
2. 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 eighteen
units in professional education; and
3. For teachers of secondary vocational and two-year
technical courses, Bachelor’s degree in the field of
specialization with at least eighteen units in professional
education.
•Section 7. Appointment of examiners.
The Board shall appoint a set of examiners for
every examination who are recognized authority in teacher
education, and their names shall not be disclosed until
after the release of the results of the examination.
•Section 8. Scope of the examination.
The examination shall consist of written tests, the
scope of which shall be determined by the Board, taking
into consideration the teaching plan of the school legally
constituted in the Philippines.
•Section 9. Ratings in the examination.
In order that a candidate may be deemed to have
successfully passed the examinations, he must have
obtained a general average of at least 70 percent in all
subjects with no rating below 50 percent in any subject.
•Section 10. Report of the results of examination.
The examiners shall report the ratings obtained by
each candidate to the Board within 150 days after the last
day of the examination, unless extended by the latter.
•Section 11. Issuance of Certificates.
The Board may consider their certificates of rating
as certificates of eligibility or issue an entirely new
certificate upon registration of the teacher and payment of
the corresponding fees.
•Section 12. Registration.
Registration shall evidence that the registrant is
entitled to all the rights and privileges of a Professional
Teacher until and unless the certificate is suspended or
canceled by the Board for just cause.
•Section 13. 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.
•Section 14. Registration by reciprocity.
That 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 thereof.
•Section 15. Prohibition.
No person shall engage in teaching and/or act as a
teacher as defined in this Decree, whether in the public or
private elementary or secondary school, unless he is
holder of a Professional Teacher Certificate or is
considered a Professional Teacher under this Decree.
•Section 16. Penal Provision.
A fine of not less than One Thousand Pesos (1,000)
nor more than Five Thousand Pesos (5,000) with subsidiary
imprisonment or to suffer an imprisonment of not less
than six months nor more than two years, or both such
fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
•Section 17. Repealing Clause.
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.
•Section 18. Separability Clause.
In case any provision of this Decree or any portion
thereof is declared unconstitutional by a competent court,
other provisions shall not be affected thereby.
•Section 19. Effectivity.
This Decree shall take effect January 1, 1977.
According to LINDA DARLING-HAMMOND “The Policy goals
should be to ensure that all children have access to skillful
teachers to make the teaching profession more attractive to
talented young adults, and to produce humane intellectually
lively learning communities for both students and teachers.”
Republic Act 7836
Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
Proponent: Professional Regulation Commission
Approved on: Dec. 14-15, 1994 – Senate
Approved on: Dec. 16, 1994 – President
Signed in: City of Manila, Philippines
Effectivity: January 1995
Republic Act No. 10533 a.k.a ENHANCED BASIC
EDUCATION ACT of 2013
Presidential Decree No. 1006 of 1977 a.k.a
DECREEE PROFESSIONALIZING TEACHING
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.
Sec. 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 regulation 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.
ARTICLE II BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
Sec. 5. Creation and Composition of the Board.
The Board is composed of (5) members including the
chairman and the Vice-Chairman appointed by the
President of the Philippines from among the
recommendees chosen by the Commssion.
Sec. 6. Duties and Function of the Board.
The Board shall have the following duties and functions:
Prescribe and/or adopt a code of ethical and
professional standards for the practice of the teaching
profession.
Looking into the conditions affecting the practice or
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 (2) consecutive terms shall be
eligible for 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; and
 (f) Not be an official or member of the faculty of, any
university, college, school for at least three (3) years prior
to his appointment, and neither 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
ARTICLE III EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 13. Examination, Registration and License Required.
Sec. 14. Scope of Examination.
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 the 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.
ARTICLE III.
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;cralaw
Sec. 24. Registration by Reciprocity.
Sec. 25. Roster of Professional Teachers.
Sec. 26. Registration and Exception
ARTICLE IV PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF
THE TEACHING PROFESSION
Sec. 27. Inhibition Against the Practice of the Teaching
Profession.
Except as otherwise allowed under this Act, 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 license, He shall be
fined with not less than 5,000-20,000
Or imprisonment of not less than (6) months to (5) yrs.
Sec. 29. Appropriations.
Sec. 30. Implementing Guidelines.
Sec. 31. Transitory Provision.
Sec. 32. Separability Clause
Sec. 33. Repealing Clause.
Sec. 34. Effectivity Clause
Republic Act No. 9293
DepEd Order No. 43 series of 2004
“Dissemination of Republic Act No. 9293”
Approved and signed by: JOSE DE VENECIA, JR. Speaker of
the House of Representative FRANKLIN M. DRILON
President of the Senate
Approved and signed as an ACT by: GLORIA MACAPAGAL-
ARROYO President of the Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Twelfth Congress
Third Regular Session
July 28, 2003 – Monday
Year Approved & Implemented: April 21, 2004
AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT
NUMBERED SEVENTY EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX
(R.A. 7836) OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE
TEACHERS PROFESSIONALIZATION ACT OF 1994).
SEC 1. Qualification Requirements of Applicants. Section
15, (e) (3) of Republic Act No. 7836 is hereby amended as
follows:

SEC 3. Transitory Provision.

Section 31 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as
follows:

SEC 2. Registration and Exception.

Section 26 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as
follows: SEC 4. References to the term
“Department of Education, Culture and Sports” DECS
Professional teachers who have not practiced their “Department of Education” DepEd
profession for the past five (5) years

take at least twelve (12) units of education courses

allowed to practice their profession in the country.

Those who have failed the licensure examination for

professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five
percentage points from the passing general average rating,
shall be eligible as para-teachers upon issuance by the
Board of a two-year special permit, renewable for a non-
extendible period of two (2) years. The para-teachers shall
be assigned to areas where there is a shortage or absence
of a professional teacher, as identified and provided by the
Department of Education and the Autonomous Region for
Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) education department to the
Board for professional teachers and to the Commission. The
special permit shall indicate the area of assignment of the
para-teacher.