AN ACT DESIGNATING THE PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY AS THE COUNTRY''S NATIONAL CENTER FOR TEACHER EDUCATION

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 9647 (Philippine Normal University Modernization Act of 2009)

Designation of Philippine Normal University (PNU) as National Center for Teacher Education
• Section 3 designates PNU as the National Center for Teacher Education with the following functions:
- Provide technical support to DepEd and CHED on teacher training, education, continuing professional education, and curricula (Section 3a)
- Build and develop a database of education policies (Section 3b)
- Conduct research to enhance curriculum and training designs (Section 3c)
- Provide assistance to legislators on issues affecting teacher education (Section 3d)

Teacher Education Standards Development
• Section 4 requires PNU to make an annual presentation on proposed standards for:
- Teacher training, education, continuing professional education, and curricula
- Necessary competencies of teachers and academic supervisors
- Innovative teaching strategies and modalities
- Use of information and communication technology in teaching and learning

Education Policy Research and Development
• Section 5 requires PNU to establish an Education Policy Research and Development Office with the following functions:
- Maintain a database of education policies and issues (Section 5a)
- Create and test different models of teacher education (Section 5b)
- Disseminate research output on teacher education (Section 5c)
- Share research expertise with other Teacher Education Institutions (Section 5d)
- Advise policymakers on teacher education reforms, including teacher licensing (Section 5e)
- Assist in assessment of government programs on education (Section 5f)
- Conduct periodic studies for responsive education policies and programs (Section 5g)

PNU Modernization Program
• Section 6 requires PNU to prepare a modernization plan to fulfill its mandate as the National Center for Teacher Education, including:
- Enhancing curricular programs
- Staff development
- Upgrading of services, facilities, and equipment

Tax Exemptions
• Section 7 provides the following tax exemptions for PNU:
- Exemption from all taxes and duties on revenues and assets used for educational purposes (Section 7a)
- Exemption from donor's tax on gifts and donations, with 150% deduction from donor's gross income (Section 7b)
- Exemption from customs duties on importation of books, supplies, materials, and equipment (Section 7c)
- 0% Value Added Tax on all transactions (Section 7d)
- Exemption from taxes on academic monetary awards (Section 7e)

Appropriations
• Section 8 appropriates the following amounts for PNU:
- ₱250,000,000 for capital outlay in the current year
- ₱100,000,000 per year for the next 5 years for capital outlay
- Thereafter, necessary amounts to be included in annual appropriations