a talk on the 1987 constitution, batas pambansa bilang 232, other mandates

2. The 4 Dimensions of the
Legal Bases of Philippine Education
The Philippine Constitution of 1987
The Educational Decree 6-A
The Educational Act of 1982
The Educational Act of 1994

3. Philippine Constitution of 1987
Article XIV: Education, Science and
Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports
 Quality education accessible to all. Sec. 1
 Complete, adequate, and integrated
relevant education. Sec. 2.1

4.  FREE public education in the elementary
and high school levels.
Elementary education is COMPULSORY for
all children of school age. Sec. 2.2
 Scholarship programs to deserving
students especially to the
underprivileged. Sec. 2.3

5.  Non-formal, informal and indigenous
learning systems . Sec. 2.4
 Training in civics, vocational efficiency, and
other skills to adults, the disabled, and
out-of-school youth. Sec. 2.4

7.  Study of the CONSTITUTION. Sec. 3.1
 Study of VALUES. Sec. 3.2
Patriotism
Nationalism
Love of humanity
Respect of human rights
Appreciation of the role of the national heroes
Strengthen ethical and spiritual values
Moral character and personal discipline
Critical and creative thinking
Scientific and technological knowledge
Vocational efficiency

8.  Optional religious instruction in public
schools. Sec. 3.3
 Supervision and regulation of all
educational institutions by the State. Sec. 4.1

9.  Control and administration of schools by
Filipinos. Sec. 4.2
 Exemption from taxes. Sec. 4.3,4

10.  Local planning in the development of
educational policies and programs. Sec. 5.1
 Academic freedom in all institutions of
higher learning. Sec. 5.2

11.  Right of every citizen to select a profession
or course of study. Sec. 5.3
 Right of teachers to professional growth.
Non-teaching academic
and non-academic personnel shall
enjoy the protection of the State.
Sec. 5.4

12.  Assigning highest budget priority to
education. Sec. 5.5
 The national language of the Philippines
is Filipino.
Sec. 6

13.  Priority to research and technology.
Sec.10, 11, 12, 13
 Filipino national culture based on unity in
diversity. Sec. 14

14.  Ensure equal access to cultural
opportunities. Sec. 18.1
 Support on researches and studies on the
arts and culture. Sec. 18.2

15.  Promote physical education. Sec.19

16. October is National Indigenous Month

18. The Constitution, Article 2, Section 17:
"The State shall give priority to
education, science and technology,
arts, culture and sports to foster
patriotism and nationalism,
accelerate social progress, and
promote total human liberation and
development."

22. Scholarship Programs
Selected Ethnic Group Educational Assistance Program
Study Now Pay Later Plan
Education Student Financial Assistance Program
State Scholarship for Science, Arts and Letters

23. Study Now, Pay Later

24. TESDA

25. RA 7722: Higher Education Act of 1994
created the Commission on Higher Education
RA 7796: An act creating the Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority of 1994
created TESDA

26. RA 9155: An act instituting a framework of governance for
basic education, establishing authority and accountability.
DECS renamed DepEd.

27. RA 4670: Magna Carta of 1966
A. Elementary Level
 BEED Graduate
 PBET/LET Passer
B. Secondary Level
 BSE/BSEd Graduate/Bachelor’s Degree
 18 units in major subject/ 18 units of
professional education
 PBET/LET Passer

28. C. Secondary Vocational/Technical Courses
 Bachelor’s Degree in specialized field
 18 units of professional education
D. College Level
 Master’s Degree

29. Education Act of 1982
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 232
Goals:
 Accelerate economic development and
social progress.
 Maximum participation.
 National unity, consciousness and
values.

30. Innovations:
 Establishing /upgrading non-formal
training programs for out-of-school
youths and unemployed.
 Educational assistance program or the
SNPL plan.
 Educational assistance program or the
SNPL plan.

31.  Family planning in the curriculum.
 National Textbook Project.
 Master Teacher Plan.
 Program for Decentralized Education
Development (PRODED).

32. PRODED
 Improvement in pupil achievement
 Decrease in pupil drop-out rates
 Improvement in physical facilities
 Staff development
 Non-formal education

33. Objectives:
 Develop a national consciousness
 Develop Filipino citizens
 Equalize educational opportunities
 Participate in economic development

34.  Train manpower in the middle level
 Develop high level professions
 Strengthen the family
 Educational planning and evaluation

35. Right
-a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain
something or to act in a certain way
Duty
-a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility
-a task or action that someone is required to
perform

36. Privilege
-a special right, advantage, or immunity granted
or available only to a particular person or group
of people

47. Interviews

48. Rights
of
Students

49. Rights of Students in School
 Relevant quality education. Sec. 9.1
 Choose a field of study. Sec. 9.2
 School guidance and
counseling services. Sec. 9.3

50. Rights of Students in School
 Access own school records. Sec. 9.4
 Issuance of official documents
within 30 days from request. Sec. 9.5

51. Rights of Students in School
 Publish a student newspaper and
similar publications, and invite
resource persons. Sec. 9.6
 Free expression of opinions
and suggestions. Sec. 9.7

52. Rights of Students in School
 Form, establish, join and
participate in organizations and
societies. Sec. 9.8
 Free from involuntary
contributions. Sec. 9.9

53. Duties/
Responsibilities
of
Students

54. Duties and Responsibilities of Students
 Exert utmost effort to develop
potentialities. Sec. 15.1
 Uphold academic integrity. Sec. 15.2
 Promote peace and tranquility. Sec.
15.3

55. Duties and Responsibilities of Students
 Actively participate in civic affairs
and promote general welfare. Sec. 15.4
 Exercise rights responsibly. Sec. 15.5

56. Rights
of
School Personnel

57. Rights of all School Personnel
 Free expression of opinions and
suggestions, and to effective
channels of communication. Sec. 10.1
 Free legal service. Sec. 10.2

58. Rights of all School Personnel
 Establish, join and maintain
organizations. Sec. 10.3
 Free from involuntary
contributions. Sec. 10.4

59. Privileges
of
Teaching/Academic Staff

60. Special Rights and/or Privileges of
Teaching/Academic Staff
 Free from compulsory assignments
not related to duties. Sec. 11.1
 Intellectual property.
Sec. 11.2

61. Special Rights and/or Privileges of
Teaching/Academic Staff
 Respect and protection. Sec. 11.3
 Choose alternative
career lines. Sec. 11.4

62. Teacher’s
Obligations

63. Teacher’s Obligations
 Perform duties in accordance with
the philosophy, goals and
objectives of the school. Sec. 16.1
 Efficient and effective
attainment of learning
objectives. Sec. 16.2

64. Teacher’s Obligations
 Regular reports on student’s
performance. Sec. 16.3
 Professional growth and
behavior. Sec. 16.4

65. Teacher’s Obligations
 Refrain from making unreasonable
deductions in student’s scholastic
rating. Sec. 16.5
 Agent of constructive change. Sec. 16.6

66. Teacher’s
Benefits

67. Teacher’s Benefits
 Study Leave/Sabbatical Leave
 Indefinite Leave
 Maternity Leave
 Vacation Leave with pay
 1 range salary raise upon retirement

68. Teacher’s
Privileges

69. Teacher’s Privileges
 Academic Freedom
 Free physical exam and medical treatment or
hospitalization
 Salary scale
 Cost of living allowance
 Additional compensation for service excess of 6
hours actual classroom teaching, hardship
allowance and automatic retirement promotion

70. Obligations of
Academic Non-Teaching
Personnel

71. Obligations of Academic Non-Teaching Personnel
 Professional development. Sec.18.1
 Assume, promote and maintain
and atmosphere conducive to
service and learning. Sec.18.2

72. Obligations of Academic Non-Teaching Personnel
 Promote and maintain and
atmosphere conducive to service
and learning. Sec.18.3

73. Special Rights
of
School Administrator

74. Special Rights of School Administrator
 Administrative discretion.
 Respect and protection.
Sec. 12

75. School Admistrators’
Obligations

76. School Administrators’ Obligations
 Perform duties in accordance with
the philosophy, goals and
objectives of the school. Sec. 17.1
 Efficient and effective
administration and
management. Sec. 17.2

77. School Administrator’s Obligations
 Healthy school atmosphere and
relationship. Sec. 17.3
 Professional behavior. Sec. 17.4
 Performance reports. Sec. 17.4

78. School Administrator’s Obligations
 Discipline school personnel. Sec. 17.3
 Maintain records and submit
reports to the DepEd. Sec. 17.4

79. Rights
of
PARENTS

80. Rights of Parents
 Organize a forum for discussion by
by themselves and/or with
teachers. Sec. 8.1
 Access to any official
record directly relating to
his/her child.
Sec. 8.1

81. Duties
of
PARENTS

82. Duties of Parents
 Carry out educational objectives.
Sec. 14.1
 Obliged to enable children to
obtain elementary education. Sec. 14.2
 Cooperate with the school. Sec. 14.3

83. Rights
of
SCHOOLS

84. Rights of Schools
 Governance. Sec. 18.1
 Academic Freedom. Sec. 18.2

85. AIMS
of
SCHOOLS

86. Aims of ALL Educational Institutions
 Inculcate love of country
 Teach duties of citizenship
 Develop moral character and personal
discipline
 Develop scientific, technological and
vocational efficiency