Increase of Cash Allowance to Public School Teachers
Administrative Order No. 204, issued on October 19, 2007, increases the annual cash allowance for public school teachers in the Philippines from P300 to P500 to assist with the purchase of classroom supplies such as chalks and erasers. This measure aims to lessen the financial burden on teachers and enhance classroom interaction, reflecting the government's commitment to quality education and support for educators. The funding for this allowance will be sourced from the national government's available savings, and the Department of Education (DepEd) alongside the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations. The order takes effect immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 204
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 19, 2007
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 204
AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF CASH ALLOWANCE TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHALKS, ERASERS, FORMS AND OTHER CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
WHEREAS, it is the enunciated policy of the state to provide quality basic education in its public schools; DaAETS
WHEREAS, it is likewise the policy of the government to support the needs of teachers by providing the environment for them to effectively undertake their functions in the classroom;
WHEREAS, teachers play an important role in molding their students to become model citizens of the country;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. Increase in Cash Allowance for the Purchase of Chalks, Erasers, Forms and Other Classroom Supplies and Materials. — To lessen the teachers' burden during actual teaching and enable them to better stir classroom interaction, an increase in said cash allowance is granted to public school classroom teachers under the Department of Education (DepEd), from P300 to P500 each per annum.
SECTION 2. The Department of Budget and Management is hereby directed to charge the funding support necessary to implement this Order against the available savings of the national government.
SECTION 3. The implementing rules and regulations covering this Order shall be issued by the DepEd and DBM.
SECTION 4. This Order shall take effect immediately. CTacSE
DONE in the City of Manila, this 19th day of October, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven.
Cite This Law
Increase of Cash Allowance to Public School Teachers, Administrative Order No. 204, Oct 19, 2007 (Philippines)
Increase of Cash Allowance to Public School Teachers, Administrative Order No. 204 (Phil. 2007)
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