Who is considered a professional teacher in the Philippine system?

• A. A teacher who completed a bachelor’s degree in education.
• B. A teacher who holds a valid professional teaching license issued by PRC.
• C. A teacher who teaches part-time.
• D. A teacher who is employed in private schools.

Answer: (B)

In the Philippines, professional teaching status is defined by holding a valid professional license to teach issued by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). This license is earned by passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and meeting other regulatory requirements, signaling you’ve met the national standards for the profession.

A bachelor's degree in education is an important credential, but by itself it does not confer professional status—the license is what officially designates someone as a professional teacher. Teaching part-time or being employed in private schools do not determine professional status; these factors relate to workload or employer but not licensure. Therefore, the option describing a teacher with a valid PRC professional license best identifies who is considered a professional teacher.