HB 4402

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 8, 2025

An Act Further Amending Republic Act No. 7836, Otherwise Known as the "Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994", as Amended by Republic Act No. 9293

In plain language

The proposal would broaden who can nominate members to the Board that oversees teacher licensure, raise the education level required of Board members, require yearly written exams, set specific degree requirements for teachers, and force candidates who have repeatedly failed to take a refresher course before retaking the exam.

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Author · Representative

Laarni Roque
RepresentativeBukidnon, 4th District
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SB 547· Filed Jul 14, 2025
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SB 1191· Filed Aug 14, 2025
Amending R.A. No. 7836 (Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act)
Pending in the committeeSen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
SB 1734· Filed Feb 2, 2026
Further Amending the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
SB 52· Filed Jul 2, 2025
Amending Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 (Creation and Composition of the Board)
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian
HB 6973· Filed Dec 18, 2025
An Ac? Further Amending Republic Act No. 7836, ?therwise Known as the �philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994", as Amended by Republic Act No. 9293
Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2025-12-22Rep. Eric L. Olivarez

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HB04402 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch