REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM

GRADUATE STUDIES – ANTIPOLO CAMPUS
SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023

RA 4670
MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

Title

JOCIL C. DUMANGAS
Author

MUZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Affiliation
 ABSTRACT

RA 4670, also known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, is a Philippine law that
outlines the rights and privileges of public school teachers in the country. The law aims to
improve the welfare of public school teachers and provide them with better support in carrying
out their duties.
Some of the key provisions of RA 4670 include the protection of teachers' academic freedom, the
right to organize and participate in collective bargaining, the provision of tenure and security of
employment, and the guarantee of a living wage and benefits.
The law also mandates the creation of a Teachers' Education Council to promote and improve the
professional development of teachers. Additionally, RA 4670 requires the establishment of a
grievance procedure to address any complaints or disputes involving teachers' rights.
Overall, RA 4670 aims to promote the development and professionalism of public school
teachers in the Philippines and ensure that they receive fair and just treatment in their profession.

INTRODUCTION
RA 4670 refers to the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers," a law enacted in the
Philippines on June 18, 1966. It is an important legislation that aims to improve the working
conditions and benefits of public school teachers in the country, and to enhance the quality of
education in the Philippines.
The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers contains provisions on the rights and
responsibilities of teachers, their compensation and benefits, and their professional development.
It also establishes standards for the recruitment and selection of teachers, and outlines procedures
for their promotion, tenure, and separation.
Some of the key features of RA 4670 include provisions for the regularization of teachers,
protection against discrimination, and the right to engage in collective bargaining. It also requires
that teachers be given a fair and just compensation, and mandates the establishment of a
Teacher's Education Council to oversee the professional development of teachers.
RA 4670 is an important law that seeks to improve the status and welfare of public school
teachers in the Philippines, and to promote quality education for all Filipinos.

The objectives are:

1. To discuss the Republic Act 4670.
2. To know the different qualifications and tenure of office of a public-school teacher.
3. To determine the different compensations of a public-school teacher based on RA 4670

DISCUSSIONS
The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers otherwise known as Republic Act No. 4670, was
envisioned to provide programs for the promotion and improvement of the well-being and
economic status of public school teachers.
Years after its approval, it is sad to note that most of the provisions of the said Magna Carta have
yet to be enforced.
Hence, this bill mandates the Department of Education to fully implement RA NO. 4670 and
provides for the enforcement of sanction on officials of the said department in case of neglect or
omission of the said duty.
This bill shall also provide additional benefits and privileges will make certain that public school
teachers will receive what is due them.

I. DECLARATION OF POLICY COVERAGE

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of this Act to promote and
improve the social and economic status of public school teachers, their living and working
conditions, their terms of employment and career prospects in order that they may compare
favorably with existing opportunities in other walks of life, attract and retain in the teaching
profession more people with the proper qualifications, it being recognized that advance in
education depends on the qualifications and ability of the teaching staff and that education is an
essential factor in the economic growth of the nation as a productive investment of vital
importance.

Section 2. Title Definition. This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers" and shall apply to all public school teachers except those in the professorial staff of
state colleges and universities.
As used in this Act, the term "teacher" shall mean all persons engaged in classroom teaching, in
any level of instruction, on full-time basis, including guidance counselors, school librarians,
industrial arts or vocational instructors, and all other persons performing supervisory and/or
administrative functions in all schools, colleges and universities operated by the Government or
its political subdivisions; but shall not include school nurses, school physicians, school dentists,
and other school employees.
II. RECRUITMENT AND CAREER
Section 3. Recruitment and Qualification. Recruitment policy with respect to the selection and
appointment of teachers shall be clearly defined by the Department of Education: Provided,
however, That effective upon the approval of this Act, the following shall constitute the
minimum educational qualifications for teacher-applicants:

(a) For teachers in the kindergarten and elementary grades, Bachelor's degree in Elementary
Education (B.S.E.ED.);
(b) For teachers of the secondary schools, Bachelor's degree in Education or its equivalent with a
major and a minor; or a Bachelor's degree in Arts or Science with at least eighteen professional
units in Education.
(c) For teachers of secondary vocational and two years technical courses, Bachelor's degree in
the field of specialization with at least eighteen professional units in education;
(d) For teachers of courses on the collegiate level, other than vocational, master's degree with a
specific area of specialization;
Provided, further, That in the absence of applicants who possess the minimum educational
qualifications as hereinabove provided, the school superintendent may appoint, under a
temporary status, applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications: Provided, further,
That should teacher-applicants, whether they possess the minimum educational qualifications or
not, be required to take competitive examinations, preference in making appointments shall be in
the order of their respective ranks in said competitive examinations: And provided, finally, That
the results of the examinations shall be made public and every applicant shall be furnished with
his score and rank in said examinations.
Section 4. Probationary Period. When recruitment takes place after adequate training and
professional preparation in any school recognized by the Government, no probationary period
preceding regular appointment shall be imposed if the teacher possesses the appropriate civil
service eligibility: Provided, however, That where, due to the exigencies of the service, it is
necessary to employ as teacher a person who possesses the minimum educational qualifications
herein above set forth but lacks the appropriate civil service eligibility, such person shall be
appointed on a provisional status and shall undergo a period of probation for not less than one
year from and after the date of his provisional appointment.
Section 5. Tenure of Office. Stability on employment and security of tenure shall be assured the
teachers as provided under existing laws.

Subject to the provisions of Section three hereof, teachers appointed on a provisional status for
lack of necessary civil service eligibility shall be extended permanent appointment for the
position he is holding after having rendered at least ten years of continuous, efficient and faithful
service in such position.
Section 6. Consent for Transfer Transportation Expenses. Except for cause and as herein
otherwise provided, no teacher shall be transferred without his consent from one station to
another.
Where the exigencies of the service require the transfer of a teacher from one station to another,
such transfer may be effected by the school superintendent who shall previously notify the
teacher concerned of the transfer and the reason or reasons therefor. If the teacher believes there
is no justification for the transfer, he may appeal his case to the Director of Public Schools or the
Director of Vocational Education, as the case may be. Pending his appeal and the decision
thereon, his transfer shall be held in abeyance: Provided, however, That no transfers whatever
shall be made three months before any local or national election.
Necessary transfer expenses of the teacher and his family shall be paid for by the Government if
his transfer is finally approved.

Section 7. Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers. Within six months from the approval of
this Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate and prepare a Code of Professional Conduct
for Public School Teachers. A copy of the Code shall be furnished each teacher: Provided,
however, That where this is not possible by reason of inadequate fiscal resources of the
Department of Education, at least three copies of the same Code shall be deposited with the
office of the school principal or head teacher where they may be accessible for use by the
teachers.
Section 8. Safeguards in Disciplinary Procedure. Every teacher shall enjoy equitable safeguards
at each stage of any disciplinary procedure and shall have:
a. the right to be informed, in writing, of the charges;
b. the right to full access to the evidence in the case;
c. the right to defend himself and to be defended by a representative of his choice and/or by his
organization, adequate time being given to the teacher for the preparation of his defense; and

d. the right to appeal to clearly designated authorities.

No publicity shall be given to any disciplinary action being taken against a teacher during the
pendency of his case.
Section 9. Administrative Charges. Administrative charges against a teacher shall be heard
initially by a committee composed of the corresponding School Superintendent of the Division
or a duly authorized representative who should at least have the rank of a division supervisor,
where the teacher belongs, as chairman, a representative of the local or, in its absence, any
existing provincial or national teacher's organization and a supervisor of the Division, the last
two to be designated by the Director of Public Schools. The committee shall submit its findings
and recommendations to the Director of Public Schools within thirty days from the termination
of the hearings: Provided, however, That where the school superintendent is the complainant or
an interested party, all the members of the committee shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Education.
Section 10. No Discrimination. There shall be no discrimination whatsoever in entrance to the
teaching profession, or during its exercise, or in the termination of services, based on other than
professional consideration.
Section 11. Married Teachers. Whenever possible, the proper authorities shall take all steps to
enable married couples, both of whom are public school teachers, to be employed in the same
locality.
Section 12. Academic Freedom. Teachers shall enjoy academic freedom in the discharge of their
professional duties, particularly with regard to teaching and classroom methods.

III. HOURS OF WORK AND REMUNERATION

Section 13. Teaching Hours. Any teacher engaged in actual classroom instruction shall not be
required to render more than six hours of actual classroom teaching a day, which shall be so
scheduled as to give him time for the preparation and correction of exercises and other work
incidental to his normal teaching duties: Provided, however, That where the exigencies of the
service so require, any teacher may be required to render more than six hours but not exceeding
eight hours of actual classroom teaching a day upon payment of additional compensation at the
same rate as his regular remuneration plus at least twenty-five per cent of his basic pay.

Section 14. Additional Compensation. Notwithstanding any provision of existing law to the
contrary, co-curricula and out of school activities and any other activities outside of what is
defined as normal duties of any teacher shall be paid an additional compensation of at least
twenty-five per cent of his regular remuneration after the teacher has completed at least six hours
of actual classroom teaching a day.
In the case of other teachers or school officials not engaged in actual classroom instruction, any
work performed in excess of eight hours a day shall be paid an additional compensation of at
least twenty-five per cent of their regular remuneration.
The agencies utilizing the services of teachers shall pay the additional compensation required
under this section.1âшphi1 Education authorities shall refuse to allow the rendition of services of
teachers for other government agencies without the assurance that the teachers shall be paid the
remuneration provided for under this section.
Section 15. Criteria for Salaries. Teacher's salaries shall correspond to the following criteria:
(a) they shall compare favorably with those paid in other occupations requiring equivalent or
similar qualifications, training and abilities;
(b) they shall be such as to insure teachers a reasonable standard of life for themselves and their
families; and
(c) they shall be properly graded so as to recognize the fact that certain positions require higher
qualifications and greater responsibility than others: Provided, however, That the general salary
scale shall be such that the relation between the lowest and highest salaries paid in the profession
will be of reasonable order. Narrowing of the salary scale shall be achieved by raising the lower
end of the salary scales relative to the upper end.
Section 16. Salary Scale. Salary scales of teachers shall provide for a gradual progression from a
minimum to a maximum salary by means of regular increments, granted automatically after three
years: Provided, That the efficiency rating of the teacher concerned is at least satisfactory. The
progression from the minimum to the maximum of the salary scale shall not extend over a period
of ten years.

Section 17. Equality in Salary Scales. The salary scales of teachers whose salaries are
appropriated by a city, municipal, municipal district, or provincial government, shall not be less
than those provided for teachers of the National Government.
Section 18. Cost of Living Allowance. Teacher's salaries shall, at the very least, keep pace with
the rise in the cost of living by the payment of a cost-of-living allowance which shall
automatically follow changes in a cost-of-living index. The Secretary of Education shall, in
consultation with the proper government entities, recommend to Congress, at least annually, the
appropriation of the necessary funds for the cost-of-living allowances of teachers employed by
the National Government. The determination of the cost-of-living allowances by the Secretary of
Education shall, upon approval of the President of the Philippines, be binding on the city,
municipal or provincial government, for the purposes of calculating the cost-of-living allowances
of teachers under its employ.
Section 19. Special Hardship Allowances. In areas in which teachers are exposed to hardship
such as difficulty in commuting to the place of work or other hazards peculiar to the place of
employment, as determined by the Secretary of Education, they shall be compensated special
hardship allowances equivalent to at least twenty-five per cent of their monthly salary.
Section 20. Salaries to be Paid in Legal Tender. Salaries of teachers shall be paid in legal tender
of the Philippines or its equivalent in checks or treasury warrants. Provided, however, That such
checks or treasury warrants shall be cashable in any national, provincial, city or municipal
treasurer's office or any banking institutions operating under the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines.
Section 21. Deductions Prohibited. No person shall make any deduction whatsoever from the
salaries of teachers except under specific authority of law authorizing such deductions: Provided,
however, That upon written authority executed by the teacher concerned, (1) lawful dues and
fees owing to the Philippine Public School Teachers Association, and (2) premiums properly due
on insurance policies, shall be considered deductible.

IV. HEALTH MEASURES AND INJURY BENEFITS

Section 22. Medical Examination and Treatment. Compulsory medical examination shall be
provided free of charge for all teachers before they take up teaching, and shall be repeated not
less than once a year during the teacher's professional life. Where medical examination show that
medical treatment and/or hospitalization is necessary, same shall be provided free by the
government entity paying the salary of the teachers.
In regions where there is scarcity of medical facilities, teachers may obtain elsewhere the
necessary medical care with the right to be reimbursed for their traveling expenses by the
government entity concerned in the first paragraph of this Section.
Section 23. Compensation For Injuries. Teachers shall be protected against the consequences of
employment injuries in accordance with existing laws. The effects of the physical and nervous
strain on the teacher's health shall be recognized as a compensable occupational disease in
accordance with existing laws.

V. LEAVE AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Section 24. Study Leave. In addition to the leave privileges now enjoyed by teachers in the
public schools, they shall be entitled to study leave not exceeding one school year after seven
years of service. Such leave shall be granted in accordance with a schedule set by the
Department of Education. During the period of such leave, the teachers shall be entitled to at
least sixty per cent of their monthly salary: Provided, however, That no teacher shall be allowed
to accumulate more than one year study leave, unless he needs an additional semester to finish
his thesis for a graduate study in education or allied courses: Provided, further, That no
compensation shall be due the teacher after the first year of such leave. In all cases, the study
leave period shall be counted for seniority and pension purposes.
The compensation allowed for one year study leave as herein provided shall be subject to the
condition that the teacher takes the regular study load and passes at least seventy-five per cent of
his courses. Study leave of more than one year may be permitted by the Secretary of Education
but without compensation.
Section 25. Indefinite Leave. An indefinite sick leave of absence shall be granted to teachers
when the nature of the illness demands a long treatment that will exceed one year at the least.

Section 26. Salary Increase upon Retirement. Public school teachers having fulfilled the age and
service requirements of the applicable retirement laws shall be given one range salary raise upon
retirement, which shall be the basis of the computation of the lump sum of the retirement pay and
the monthly benefits thereafter.
VI. TEACHER'S ORGANIZATION
Section 27. Freedom to Organize. Public school teachers shall have the right to freely and
without previous authorization both to establish and to join organizations of their choosing,
whether local or national to further and defend their interests.
Section 28. Discrimination Against Teachers Prohibited. The rights established in the
immediately preceding Section shall be exercised without any interference or coercion. It shall
be unlawful for any person to commit any acts of discrimination against teachers which are
calculated to (a) make the employment of a teacher subject to the condition that he shall not join
an organization, or shall relinquish membership in an organization,
(b) to cause the dismissal of or otherwise prejudice a teacher by reason of his membership in an
organization or because of participation in organization activities outside school hours, or with
the consent of the proper school authorities, within school hours, and (c) to prevent him from
carrying out the duties laid upon him by his position in the organization, or to penalize him for an
action undertaken in that capacity.
Section 29. National Teacher's Organizations. National teachers' organizations shall be consulted
in the formulation of national educational policies and professional standards, and in the
formulation of national policies governing the social security of the teachers.
VII. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 30. Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of Education shall formulate and prepare the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. Rules and regulations
issued pursuant to this Section shall take effect thirty days after publication in a newspaper of
general circulation and by such other means as the Secretary of Education deems reasonably
sufficient to give interested parties general notice of such issuance.
Section 31. Budgetary Estimates. The Secretary of Education shall submit to Congress annually
the necessary budgetary estimates to implement the provisions of the Act concerning the benefits
herein granted to public school teachers under the employ of the National Government.
Section 32. Penal Provision. A person who shall willfully interfere with, restrain or coerce any
teacher in the exercise of his rights guaranteed by this Act or who shall in any other manner
commit any act to defeat any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not less than one hundred pesos nor more than one thousand pesos, or by imprisonment,
in the discretion of the court.
If the offender is a public official, the court shall order his dismissal from the Government
service.
Section 33. Repealing Clause. All Acts or parts of Acts, executive orders and their implementing
rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.
Section 34. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the remainder of
this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall remain in force and in effect.

Section 35. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 18, 1966

SUMMARY
RA 4670 is the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers" in the Philippines. This law was
enacted on June 18, 1966, and serves as a cornerstone of the country's education system.
The law provides for the rights and benefits of public school teachers, including tenure, academic
freedom, and the right to form and join associations. It also mandates that teachers be given
appropriate compensation, including salary increases and other benefits.
Additionally, the law outlines the duties and responsibilities of public school teachers, which
includes promoting the moral, intellectual, and social growth of their students. It also sets out
guidelines for teacher discipline and termination, ensuring that due process is followed.
Overall, RA 4670 aims to elevate the status of public school teachers in the Philippines,
recognizing their vital role in shaping the country's future generations.

REFERENCES
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1966/ra_4670_1966.html
https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/6799#:~:text=%E2%80%94It%20is
%20hereby%20declared%20to,other%20walks%20of%20life%2C%20attract