Which agencies oversee teacher licensure as described?

• A. Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
• B. The Department of Labor and Employment.
• C. Department of Education (DepEd) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
• D. World Health Organization.

Answer: (C)

Licensure of teachers is handled by a professional regulatory body in tandem with the education department. The Department of Education sets the policy, standards, and oversight for teacher preparation and practice in basic education, ensuring teachers meet required qualifications. The Professional Regulation Commission administers the licensure process for professionals, including teachers, through its boards (such as the Board for Professional Teachers). It conducts licensure exams and issues licenses to those who meet the requirements. CHED deals with higher education program standards and accreditation, not the actual licensure of practicing teachers, while the Department of Labor and Employment and the World Health Organization do not oversee teacher licenses. So, the combination of DepEd and PRC best fits the description of overseeing teacher licensure.