To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau Directors/Cultural Agency Director
Regional Directors
School Superintendents
Chief of Service and Heads of Units/Centers
Presidents, State Colleges and Universities
Vocational School Superintendents/Administrators

1. Inclosed is a copy of the letter of the President and General Manager, Government Service Insurance System, dated July 6, 1987, to the effect that public school teachers who suffer from tuberculosis may avail of the disability benefits under either P.D. 626, as amended, when the disease is determined as work-connected, otherwise under P.D. 1146, in both instances subject to the limitations imposed by law.
2. It is desired that this Order be disseminated to all concerned for their information and guidance.

(SGD.) LOURDES R. QUISUMBING
Minister

Incl.: As stated
Reference: DECS Memorandum No. 107, s. 1987
Allotment: 1-2-3—(M.O. 1-87)

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
BUREAUS AND OFFICES
RULES AND REGULATION
LEGISLATION
TEACHERS
SICKNESS