Philippine Education Laws Overview

Laws Related to Governance of Education in the Philippines

• Laws governing education in the Philippines are discussed, covering laws from the 1987 Constitution to RA 6655.
• Key laws include: 1987 Constitution, Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, RA 7160, RA 9155, EO 356, and RA 6655.
• Objectives include identifying laws, defining educational acts, discussing the right to quality basic education, and recognizing TESDA's role.

1987 Philippine Constitution

• Article XIV focuses on Education, Science, Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports.
• Right to education, equal access for all citizens, compulsory elementary education, and scholarships for deprived students are emphasized.
• Education System includes a complete system to meet societal needs, alternative learning, and vocational training programs.
• Language: Sets Filipino as national language, English as official language, and regional languages as auxiliary languages.
• Science and Technology prioritizes research, innovation, and education. Incentives are for private participation in scientific research, and intellectual property rights are protected.
• Arts and Culture encourage Filipino culture, support indigenous cultures, and promote physical education through sports.
• Collaboration between educational institutions and athletic clubs is promoted.

Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 (Educational Act of 1982)

• Known as the "Education Act of 1982."
• Establishes and maintains an integrated education system for public and private schools at all levels.
• National Development Goals include accelerating economic growth, promoting public participation in benefits, and upholding national unity.

Duties and Obligations

• Section 14 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 outlines parents' duties to promote educational objectives.
• Parents need to ensure their children attain elementary education and collaborate with schools for curricular and co-curricular tasks.
• Section 15 details student responsibilities related to service to family, community, and maintaining school peace.
• Section 16 outlines teachers' duties, emphasizing quality education, improving student performance, and contributing to the community.

Formal and Non-Formal Education

• Formal education includes elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
• Non-formal education addresses the unique needs of learners outside the formal system (e.g., vocational, ALS).

School Establishment and Recognition

• Schools require legal establishment and appropriate approval.
• Incorporation as non-stock corporations is generally required, except for family-run preschools.
• All schools need government recognition.

Higher Education Policy

• Higher education focuses on quality education, skilled manpower development, and research.
• Public and private institutions address the country's needs through equitable, effective, and high-quality programs.

Educational Bureaus and Their Roles

• Bureaus at different education levels (elementary, secondary, etc.) have specific roles in improving education.

Republic Act No. 7160

• Decentralizing basic services to local government units for efficient resource allocation.
• Importance: Provides a framework for local governance, focusing on local autonomy, decentralization, accountability, and participatory governance.

Republic Act No. 9155

• Aims to provide a framework for a more efficient and responsive educational system with needs-based local governance.
• Main objectives include improving education quality, enhancing accountability, empowering schools and communities to enhance performance, and promoting national values.

Key Definitions of the Act (Rep. Act. No. 9155)

• Definitions of related terms regarding systems, schools, educational components, learners, and educational centers.

Executive Order No. 356

• Renamed the Bureau of Nonformal Education to the Bureau of Alternative Learning Systems.

Republic Act No. 6655

• Establishes free public secondary education, commencing in 1988.
• Free of tuition and fees (except certain community fees).

Other Important Notes

• Various cultural and sports agencies and their roles are defined. Support and assistance are also defined.
• Significant information regarding governance and roles within education is covered.

This quiz covers the key laws related to the governance of education in the Philippines from the 1987 Constitution to RA 6655. It includes the right to quality education, the role of TESDA, and important educational acts that shape the education system. Test your knowledge on these essential laws governing education in the Philippines.