Teaching is a noble profession that requires significant responsibility towards students. Teachers do more than impart knowledge - they inspire and motivate students for life. They work to boost students' confidence and guide them in the right direction. Teaching performs an important social service by effecting positive change. It requires lengthy study and training to master subject content and teaching skills. Laws like the Continuing Professional Development Act and Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act were passed to continually improve teacher competence and strengthen teaching regulation. The Code of Ethics provides principles to guide teachers' proper behavior and establish their reputation as good role models.