FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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7 DEC j 1 Fir 0-7 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Our public school teachers play an indispensable role in shaping our children’s future; 
thus, the country as a whole - a stronger republic. However, they are one of the lowest- 
paid sectors in the country. Most of them leave the country and serve as unskilled OFW’s 
(Le. domestic helpers). They prefer dollar- earning menial jobs to the dignified 
pedagogical nature that they once held in the country. No wonder that their exodus to 
foreign countries is on the rise. This is in fact a sad reality. The government has all the 
power to afford these unsung heroes their long- delayed pay raise. The government must 
protect not only the country’s present interests through these teachers but also the better 
future that we are all aiming for. 
In recognition of these unsung yet very important contributions of our public school 
teachers, this measure intends to increase the salary of our public school teachers. 
With the foregoing reasons, the immediate passage of this bill is sought. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF TBE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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S. B. No. SENY9 
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT INCREASING THE SALARY GRADE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACEERS FROM SALARY GRADE 10 TO 20 AND PROVIDING FUNDS 
THEWFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Increase in the Minimum Salmy Grade Level. - The present 
minimum salary grade level of public school teachers in the elementary and secondary 
schools shall be upgraded from Grade 10 to 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. 2. Priori@ in Budget Allocation. - The National Government shall 
appropriate such amount, as may be necessary to cany 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. 
SEC. 3. Budget Required - The Department of Education PepEd) 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 (DBM) make the 
necessary budgetary adjustments to facilitate the smooth implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 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. 
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 Clmse. - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including 
rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 7. Separabilify Clause. - If 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. 
SEC. 8. Eflecfivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,