English: The senator said upholding the welfare of teachers should include raising their salaries. He has proposed to increase the salary of Teacher I from Salary Grade 12 (P25,439) to Salary Grade 13 (P29,798) or Salary Grade 14 (PP32,321).
Filipino: Pagdating naman sa pagtaguyod ng kapakanan ng mga guro, dapat ding prayoridad ang pagtaas ng sweldo nila, ayon sa senador. Pinanukala ni Gatchalian na itaas ang sweldo ng Teacher I mula Salary Grade 12 (P25,439) tungo sa Salary Grade 13 (P29,798) o Salary Grade 14 (PP32,321).