MAGNA CARTA FOR

TEACHERS
RA 4670 (June 1966)

DECLARATION OF POLICY COVERAGE

To promote and improve the social and
economic status of public school teachers
living and working conditions
terms of employment
career prospects

DECLARATION OF POLICY COVERAGE

SO THAT
teachers may compare favorably with
other existing opportunities
people with proper qualifications are
attracted or retained in the teaching
profession

DECLARATION OF POLICY COVERAGE

BECAUSE
education is an essential factor in the
economic growth of the nation

RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

Level

Qualification

K and elementary

BE Ed

High school

BSE or BA BS with
18 units in education
Bachelors degree with
18 units in education
MA

Vocational school
College

RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

Applicants who do not meet the minimum
qualifications may be hired provided that they
take competitive examinations and be
appointed according to their rank in the
exam.

RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

STATUS OF APPOINTMENT
probationary (for those with minimum
educational qualifications
but lacks appropriate
civil service eligibility)

temporary
permanent

RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

TRANSFER from one school to another
should always be with consent.

RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

SAFEGUARDS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
right to be informed, in writing of the charges
right to full access to the evidence
right to appeal to authorities

RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

HEARING OF ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES
initially by a committee (school superintendent,
representative from a local/ national teachers
org, division supervisor; or appointed by DepEd
Sec if the superintendent is the complainant)

committee submits findings and

recommendations to Director of Public Schools

RECRUITMENT AND CAREER

There shall be no discrimination in
entrance to the teaching profession, during
its exercise, or in the termination of
services.
Married couples should, whenever
possible, be employed in the same locality.
Teachers shall enjoy academic freedom.

HOURS OF WORK AND REMUNERATION

Teaching hours = 6 but not to exceed 8 hours
of actual classroom teaching a day; additional
compensation is given for teaching hours
beyond 6
Co-curricular and out of school activities

outside of normal duties shall be paid

additional compensation after rendering 6 hours
of teaching a day

HOURS OF WORK AND REMUNERATION

Salary scale should provide for progression
from minimum to a maximum salary through
regular increments
Salary increase is granted automatically after
three years if the efficiency rating of the
teacher is at least satisfactory
Salaries funded by local government should
not be less than those provided by national
government

HOURS OF WORK AND REMUNERATION

Allowances
Cost of living allowance should follow
cost of living index
Special hardship allowances are given to
those with difficulty in commuting to
school, or other hazards peculiar to the
place of work

HOURS OF WORK AND REMUNERATION

Salaries shall be paid in legal tender,
checks or treasury warrants cashable in
any bank
No person shall make any deduction from
salaries of teachers except if there is
written authority from the teacher,
deductions like lawful dues to PPSTA or
insurance premiums can be made.

HEALTH MEASURES AND INJURY

BENEFITS
Free annual medical exam
Provision for medical treatment and/or
hospitalization
Reimbursement of travel expenses when
necessary medical care is obtained
elsewhere
Recognition of compensable occupational
disease

LEAVE AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS

One year study leave (after 7 years of
service) with pay (60% of monthly salary);
Grantee should pass 75% of enrolled courses

Indefinite sick leave when illness demands a

long treatment (at least 1 year)

Salary increase upon retirement, and shall

be the basis for computation of lump sum
retirement pay

TEACHERS ORGANIZATION
Right to establish or join organizations
Employment of a teacher should not be
subjected to the condition that s/he will join an
organization
Cause of dismissal should not be her/his
membership in an organization
National teachers orgs shall be consulted in
formulating policies and standards

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

DepEd Sec shall formulate necessary rules and
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act
DepEd Sec shall submit to Congress budgetary
estimates to implement the provisions of this Act
A person who interfere with, restrain or coerce any
teacher in the exercise of his rights guaranteed by this
Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by fine,
imprisonment or dismissal from government service