Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

8672
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP. EMI G. CALIXTO-RUBIANO

Explanatory Note

Article XIV, Section 5 (5) of the 1987 Constitution expressly provides that: “The State
shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education and ensure that teaching will attract
and retain its rightful share of the best available talents through adequate remuneration and
other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment.”

The present plight of our teachers, especially those in the public schools, however,
betrays the best intention of the Constitution. Our teachers are not accorded the due
recognition and importance they deserve. They are overworked and underpaid. The salaries
they receive are insultingly low considering the high cost of living today. No wonder, many of
the best and brightest in the teaching profession are now teaching abroad or, worse, have
migrated to work as caregivers or domestic helpers.

Public school teachers are among the most underpaid and/or overworked
professionals in our country, Despite the fact that they are looked upon and regarded as
molders of our youth, our public school teachers just receive a basic salary of Php 20,754.00
under the Fourth Tranche of the Salary Standardization Law 4 (SSL4), a slight increase from
Php18, 549.00 they are previously receiving under the SSL 3. Yet our teachers are
considered to be the prime movers of the education system.

If education is an essential key in the country’s global competitiveness, it is
imperative and indispensable necessity to upgrade the salary grade of our public school
teachers, In doing so, we would be able to attract and retain exceptional and dedicated
teachers who will nurture our children to become productive partners in nation-building

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for

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EMI G. CALIXTO-RUBIANO
Representative
Lone District of Pasay City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

HOUSE BILL No.. 3672

Introduced by REP. EMI G. CALIXTO-RUBIANO.

AN ACT UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF TEACHERS
FROM SALARY GRADE 11 TO 15

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

Section 1. Increase in the Minimum Salary Grade Level. — The present minimum
salary grade level of public school teachers in the elementary and secondary schools
shall be upgraded from Grade 11 to Grade 15: Provided, however, that the salary
upgrading shall be differentiated in accordance with the qualifications and length of
service rendered by teachers and shall not be prejudice by across the board salary
adjustment.

Section 2. Priority in Budget Allocation. - The National Government shall
appropriate such amount, as may be necessary to carry out the objectives of this
Act. Provided, that the salary increase of public school teachers shall take priority
over other non-educational and non-agricultural budgetary allocations.

Section 3. Budget Required. — The Department of Education shall come up with a
specific programmed budget needed to cover the expenses for the upgrading in
salary levels for all the corresponding teacher plantilla positions for a period at least
five years to allow the Department of Budget and Management to make the
necessary budgetary adjustments to facilitate the smooth implementation of this Act.

Section 4. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to implement the provisions of
this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act for the year following the
approval of this Act

Section 5. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education and the
Department of Budget and Management shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. — All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including
rules and regulations inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly


Section 7. Separability Clause. — \f any part or provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby

shall continue to be in full force and effect,

Section 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
publication in one (1) newspaper of general circulation

Approved,