Law Summary
Designation of Philippine Normal University (PNU) as National Center for Teacher Education
- PNU is officially designated as the National Center for Teacher Education.
- PNU’s functions include:
- Providing technical support to DepEd and CHED on teacher training policies and programs.
- Building and maintaining a database of education policies for policymakers.
- Conducting research to enhance teacher education curricula and training.
- Assisting Congress in legislative matters related to teacher education.
Development and Presentation of Teacher Education Standards
- PNU is mandated to annually present proposed teacher education standards to DepEd, CHED, and Congressional education committees.
- Presentations must be accessible to the public, especially teachers and academic supervisors.
- Content includes competencies required of teachers, innovative teaching strategies, and integration of ICT in teaching and learning.
Establishment of Education Policy Research and Development Office
- PNU shall create an Education Policy Research and Development Office to:
- Maintain a comprehensive database of educational policies and issues.
- Test and develop various teacher education models suited to the country’s educational goals.
- Disseminate research outputs to educators.
- Collaborate with other Teacher Education Institutions nationwide.
- Provide expert advice to policymakers on teacher education reforms and licensing.
- Assist government agencies in assessing educational programs.
- Conduct periodic studies to inform education policy.
Philippine Normal University Modernization Program
- PNU must prepare a modernization plan aimed at fulfilling its mandated role as National Center for Teacher Education.
- The plan should:
- Update curricular programs to meet societal and community educational needs.
- Include staff development initiatives.
- Propose upgrades to university services, facilities, and equipment.
- The plan requires approval from PNU’s Board of Regents.
Tax Exemptions for PNU
- Revenues and assets of PNU used directly for education are exempt from taxes and duties.
- Donations to PNU are exempt from donor’s tax and deductible at 150% of their value.
- Customs duties are exempted on importation of educational and scientific materials certified by PNU Board.
- PNU pays zero percent VAT on taxable transactions.
- Academic monetary awards from PNU are exempt from taxation.
Appropriations for PNU Modernization
- An initial appropriation of PHP 250 million is allocated for capital outlay.
- PHP 100 million per year is appropriated for the next five years for modernization purposes.
- Subsequent funds shall be included in PNU’s annual appropriations as needed.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity of any provision does not affect the validity of the rest of the Act.
Repealing Clause
- All laws and issuances conflicting with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect fifteen days after publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.