Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTHEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4149
H.B.No.

Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG” T. HARESCO, JR.

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF TEACHERS FROM.
SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 20, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The country is besieged by a multitude of problems, but none as tremendous and
far-reaching as the critical condition of our educational system today. The substandard
quality of our teachers, the dismal performance of our students, and the staggering
shortage in classrooms and educational materials are roadblocks that keep us from
moving forward.

Thus, keeping in mind that itis the avowed policy of the State, embodied in Section
17, Article II of the Constitution, to “give priority to education, science, and technology,”
itis in pursuit of this mandate that we must focus on improving the system of our schools,
especially the quality of our public school teachers.

Our teachers - entrusted with the primary responsibility for the education of our
children - are painfully inadequate in both quality and quantity. They are educators who
cannot educate. They need to be trained and re-trained, year in and year out, and be kept
up to date on developments in their respective fields - particularly information
technology ~ so that excellence eventually becomes the norm.

However, we cannot attract good teachers because public school teachers in the
country are underpaid. Based on the third tranche of Executive Order No. 201, Series of
2016, public school teachers receive a gross amount of only 220,179.00. This is not enough,
especially after deductions like GSIS premiums, loans, etc. In this regard, this bill seeks to
raise the minimum salary grade of teachers from the current Salary Grade 11 to 20. With
this increase, more qualified and competent educators will be attracted to teach in public
schools. Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

H. B. No. 4149

Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG” T. HARESCO, JR.

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF TEACHERS FROM
SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 20, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Teachers Salary Act of
2019.”

SEC. 2. 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 Salary Grade 11 to Salary Grade 20: 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 prejudiced by across the board
adjustments.

SEC. 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 of at least five (5)
years to allow the Department of Budget and Management to make the necessary
budgetary adjustments to facilitate the smooth implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Inclusion in the General Appropriations Act. - 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.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or other
issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall
remain in force and effect.


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SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,