Providing For The Professionalization Of Teachers, Regulating Their Practice In The Philippines And For Other Purposes

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1006

Declaration of Policy and Definition of Terms
- Declares that teacher education shall be given primary concern and attention by the government. (Section 2)
- Defines "teaching", "teachers", and "Board". (Section 3)

Creation and Powers of the National Board for Teachers
- Creates the National Board for Teachers composed of the Secretary of Education and Culture, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Commissioner of the Professional Regulations Commission, and two members representing the private sector. (Section 4)
- Outlines the powers and duties of the Board, including:
    - Conducting examinations for teachers at least once a year. (Section 5a)
    - Determining examination places, dates, and appointing supervisors and examiners. (Section 5b)
    - Issuing, suspending, revoking, replacing, or reissuing Professional Teachers Certificates. (Section 5d)
    - Appointing officials and employees, prescribing their duties and compensation. (Section 5e)
    - Prescribing and collecting examination and other fees. (Section 5f)
    - Promulgating rules and regulations. (Section 5g)

Qualification Requirements for Examination Applicants
- Outlines the requirements for taking the examination, including:
    - Being a Philippine citizen, except for those engaged in teaching for at least 5 years at the time of the Decree's effectivity. (Section 6a)
    - Being of good moral character. (Section 6b)
    - Being free from physical and mental defects that would incapacitate efficient service. (Section 6c)
    - Possessing the minimum educational qualifications specified for different teaching levels. (Section 6d)

Examination Process and Issuance of Certificates
- Provides for the appointment of examiners who are recognized authorities in teacher education. (Section 7)
- Specifies that the examination shall consist of written tests determined by the Board. (Section 8)
- Requires a general average of at least 70% with no rating below 50% in any subject to pass the examination. (Section 9)
- Allows the Board to consider certificates of rating from previous examinations by the Civil Service Commission or jointly with the Department of Education and Culture. (Section 11)
- Provides for the registration of Professional Teacher Certificate holders by the Civil Service Commission. (Section 12)
- Allows for the reissuance of revoked certificates and replacement of lost certificates upon payment of fees. (Section 13)
- Permits registration by reciprocity for teachers validly registered in foreign countries with substantially the same requirements. (Section 14)

Prohibition and Penal Provisions
- Prohibits engaging in teaching without a valid Professional Teacher Certificate three years after the Decree's effectivity. (Section 15)
- Imposes penalties of a fine of not less than ₱1,000 nor more than ₱5,000, imprisonment of not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years, or both, for violations of the Decree. (Section 16)

Repealing Clause, Separability Clause, and Effectivity
- Repeals or modifies inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations. (Section 17)
- Includes a separability clause in case any provision is declared unconstitutional. (Section 18)
- Specifies the Decree's effectivity date as January 1, 1977. (Section 19)