Important Republic Acts and Presidential Decrees for LET/Education

Vocabulary flashcards covering key Republic Acts and Presidential Decrees relevant to Philippine education and the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

PD 1006 (1977) – Decree Professionalizing Teaching

Professionalized teaching and established the National Board for Teachers.

RA 4670 (1966) – Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

Protects the rights, benefits, welfare, and working conditions of public school teachers.

RA 7784 (1994) – Excellence in Teacher Education Act

Strengthens teacher education through Centers of Excellence/Development.

RA 7836 (1994) – Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994

Professionalized teaching and provides for the licensure and regulation of professional teachers.

RA 9293 (2004) – Amendment to RA 7836

Amends provisions of the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act, including teacher qualifications and registration.

RA 11713 (2022) – Excellence in Teacher Education Act

Strengthens teacher education and amends RA 7784.

RA 7722 (1994) – Higher Education Act of 1994

Created the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

RA 7796 (1994) – Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994

Created TESDA.

RA 9155 (2001) – Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001

Strengthens governance and school-based management in basic education.

RA 10157 (2012) – Kindergarten Education Act

Institutionalized Kindergarten as part of the basic education system.

RA 10533 (2013) – Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013

Established the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

RA 12027 (2024) – Amendment to RA 10533 on Mother Tongue

Discontinues the use of Mother Tongue as the default medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3, subject to the law's provisions.

RA 12322 (2026) – DepEd Flexibility in Pedagogical Approaches

Provides DepEd flexibility in determining pedagogical approaches for the basic education curriculum.

RA 7277 (1992) – Magna Carta for Disabled Persons

Protects the rights and promotes the integration and development of persons with disabilities.

RA 7610 (1992) – Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act

Protects children from abuse, exploitation, and discrimination.

RA 10627 (2013) – Anti-Bullying Act of 2013

Requires schools to adopt policies preventing and addressing bullying.

RA 11650 (2022) – Inclusive Education Act

Promotes an inclusive education system for learners with disabilities.

RA 11036 (2018) – Mental Health Act

Promotes mental health and provides for mental-health programs, including in educational institutions.

RA 7743 (1994) – Establishment of Libraries and Barangay Reading Centers Act

Provides for public libraries and barangay reading centers.

RA 6728 (1989) – Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act (GASTPE)

Provides government assistance to students and teachers in private education.

RA 12028 (2024) – Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act

Establishes the ARAL Program to provide learning interventions for struggling learners.

RA 8981 (2000) – PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Modernized and strengthened the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

RA 10912 (2016) – Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016

Establishes the Continuing Professional Development system for licensed professionals.

RA 7877 (1995) – Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

Prohibits sexual harassment in employment, education, and training environments.

RA 8187 (1996) – Paternity Leave Act of 1996

Provides qualified married male employees with 7 days of paternity leave, subject to the law's conditions.

RA 11997 (2024) – Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act

Provides a Teaching Allowance for public school teachers.

RA 12288 (2025) – Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act

Establishes an expanded career progression system for public school teachers and school leaders.

RA 1425 (1956) – Rizal Law

Requires the study of José Rizal's life, works, and writings, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

RA 8049 (1995) – Anti-Hazing Law

Regulates initiation rites and prohibits hazing.

PD 6-A (1972) – Educational Development Decree of 1972

Provides a framework for educational development and national educational objectives.

PD 1067 (1976) – Water Code of the Philippines

Governs the utilization, conservation, and management of water resources.