1. Resolution No.

435 (Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers)

Resolution No. 435 Series of 1997 Pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (e). Article II. of R. A
No. 7836, otherwise known as the “Philippines Teachers Professionalization Act 1994” and
promulgates following “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”

The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers issued by the Board for Professional Teachers
through Resolution No. 435 series of 1997 provides in the PREAMBLE that “Teachers are duly
licensed professionals who possess dignity and reputation with high moral values as well as
technical and professional competence. In the practice of their noble profession, they strictly
adhere, observe, and practice this set of ethical and moral principles, standards, and values”.

The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers serves as guide for teachers specifically to new
teachers for them to exhibit proper behavior to the learning community at all times. It is
imperative that you observe and practice this set of ethical and moral principles, standards, and
values.

2. Republic Act 4670 (Magna Carta for Public School Teachers)

The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers otherwise known as Republic Act No. 4670 was
envisioned to provide programs for the promotion and improvement of the well-being and
economic status of public school teachers.

The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers aims to improve the social and economic status of
public school teachers in basic education, their living and working conditions, employment, and
career prospects.

3. Republic Act 10627 (Anti-Bullying Act of 2013)

Republic Act 10627 - An act requiring all elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies to
prevent and address the acts of bullying in their institutions. This Act shall be known as the
“Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”.

Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 seeks to address hostile environment at school that disrupts the
education process which, in turn, is not conducive to the total development of a child at school;
it aims to prevent such and to further protect learners' rights.

4. Republic Act No. 7877 also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, is “ an act
declaring sexual harassment unlawful in the employment, education or training environment and
for other purposes”.

The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 has been considered as a landmark legislation as it
finally gave a name and legal recognition to unwelcome sexual advances. The law defines
Sexual Harassment as “committed by an employer, employee, manager, supervisor, agent of
the employer, teacher, instructor, professor, coach, trainor, or any other person who, having
authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another in a work or training or education
environment. Thus, Republic Act 7877 aims to protect, value and respect the rights, dignity and
well-being of every individual in work, education or training environment. The law specifies the
acts constituting sexual harassment and sets penalties for violations of its provisions.

5. DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 or DepEd Child Protection policy constitutes the policy and
guidelines on protecting children in school from abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination,
bullying, and other forms of abuse”

The above-mentioned policy statement clearly aims to protect children by means of

implementing policies and guidelines for the prevention of violence, exploitation, discrimination
and others acts of abuse against children. It aims to ensure that the students will learn in a safe
and positive learning environment where their rights are being recognized and their protection is
being secured. The policy contains the duties and responsibilities of the school personnel from
the School Head down to the learners themselves. The Deped Order also enumerated
preventive/protective and remedial measures to address child abuse, mistreatment, violence,
discrimination and bullying and other deeds of cruelty.

6. Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012)

The Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act No. 10175 or “Cybercrime Prevention Act of
2012” which completely address crimes committed against and by means of computer system
on 12 September 2012. Among the cybercrime offenses included in the bill are cybersquatting,
cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, illegal access to data and libel. It includes penal
substantive rules, procedural rules and also rules on international cooperation.

The aim is for the amendments to provide a structured approach for prosecutors and
investigators on cybercrime investigations and to further align national legislation with the
Budapest Convention.

The primary tool for such prevention is undoubtedly education aimed at establishing greater
awareness and knowledge regarding illegal Internet content and cybercrime among children
and teenagers, as well as parents and educators.

7. Joint CHED-DepEd Memorandum Order (RM No. 672, s. 2021)

The Orientation of the Joint CHED-DepEd Memorandum Order on the Policies and Guidelines
on the Deployment of Pre-Service Teachers for Field Study and Teaching Internship on October
22, 2021, includes a framework hat defines the desired outcomes, activities, nd assessment of
pre-service teachers aligned with the new PPST and a practicum manual that includes
guidelines and tools for TEI supervisors and teachers, students, and cooperating teachers
particularly during this time of pandemic.

It aims to provide guidelines or DepEd school heads and cooperating eachers to ensure smooth
deployment of field study students and practice teachers.
8. Guidelines on the Flexible delivery of Student Affairs and Services (CMO No. 08, 2021)

Guidelines on the Implementation of Flexible Delivery of Student Affairs and Services (SAS)
Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

CHED aims to pursue the delivery of SAS programs during the pandemic, through partner HEIs,
focused on catering to mental health of students through various modes most appropriate to
them.

These guidelines shall be applied in correlation with CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 08,
s. 2013 titled “Enhanced Policies and Guidelines of Student Affairs and Services”.