Republic Act No. 12288 or the Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act-This law, signed by President Marcos on Sept. 12, 2025, establishes a competency-based promotion system for elementary and secondary teachers. It ensures their professional development and career growth by expanding the promotion tracks from Teacher I to Master Teacher I under a system that prioritizes qualifications and competence over seniority.
The Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act (Republic Act No. 11997)-Signed by President Marcos on June 3, 2024, the law takes its title from the Senate version of the measure (Senate Bill No. 1964), and sets an initial allowance of P5,000 per teacher for school year 2024 to 2025, followed by P10,000 starting school year 2025 to 2026 and every year thereafter.
Excellence in Teacher Education Act (Republic Act No. 11713)-This law, signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in April 27, 2022, strengthens pre-service teacher education by broadening the mandate and functions of the Teacher Education Council (TEC) chaired by the Secretary of Education.
List of bills recently filed in Congress for teachers:
House Bill No. 4531-Filed on Sept. 11, 2025, by House Assistant Minority Leader and Eastern Samar Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales and House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino C. Libanan, the bill seeks to triple the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB) from P1,000 to P3,000 for every public school teacher.
House Bill No. 2801-Filed on Aug. 4, 2025, by Bohol District Rep. Vanessa Aumentado, this bill proposes to upgrade the basic salary of public school teachers from Salary Grade 11 to Salary Grade 15.
Senate Bill No. 211-Filed on July 14, 2025 by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, it seeks to grant a P15,000 salary increase for all public school teachers and personnel.
Senate Bill No. 410-Filed on July 9, 2025 by Sen. Bong Go, the measure aims to provide an across-the-board monthly allowance for all teaching and non-teaching personnel engaged in basic education.
House Bill No. 203-Filed on June 30 by ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio and Kabataan Rep. Renee Louise M. Co, this bill seeks to raise the minimum monthly salary of public school teachers to P50,000. -INQUIRER RESEARCH