Republic of the Philippines
HOUSH OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
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Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego "Ping" D. Remulla
AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARIES 0F PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
T0 SALARY GRADE 15, TEACHING PERSONNEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION
TO SALARY GRADE 16, AND 0F NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL T0 SIXTEEN
THOUSAND PESOS (Php 16,000.00)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Teachers are at the forefront of the country's future. They play a pivotal role in shaping
the future of our nation by educating the youth. The Salary Standardization Law, which was
amended in 2020 through Republic Act 11466, is not enough to cover the expenses of public
school  teachers,  faculty  of state  and  local  universities  and  colleges,  and  education  sector
personnel.  They are  still struggling to afford a decent living,  especially with the country's
susceptibility to inflation.
Through  this  measure,  teachers  will  be  empowered  in  their  dignified  careers.  In
addition, it would also provide them with a better standard of living and would enhance their
job satisfaction and motivation to bring forth quality education to students.


This measure would be not only a financial necessity but also a moral imperative to
acknowledge and reward the commitment and hard work of our education frontliners in shaping
the nation.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
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CRISPIN DIEGO ``PING" D. REMULLA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.1002-6
Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego ``Ping" D. Remulla
AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARIES 0F PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
T0 SALARY GRADE 15, TEACHING PERSONNEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION
TO SALARY GRADE 16, AND 0F NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL T0 SIXTEEN
THOUSAND PESOS (Php 16,000.00)
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
1                   SHCTI0N 1. Declaration of policy. -It is hereby declared the policy of the state to
2      alleviate the living conditions of goverrment employees and to guarantee employees' rights to
3       living  wage.  The  State  policies  of ensuring  that  education  receives  the  highest budgetary
4      priority and that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents
5      through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment are hereby
6      reiterated. In the formulation of decisions with regard to education reforms, the State shall
7      likewise  hold  paramount the  protection  and  promotion  of the  right  of citizens  to  quality
8      education at all levels and the rights of education workers to hulnan conditions of work and a
9       livingwage.
10                   SEC. 2.   Raising of the Minimum  Salaries of Public School Teachers  in  Basic
11      Education. - The present minimum  salary  grade  level  of public  school teachers  shall be
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1      upgraded from Salary Grade  11  to Salary Grade  15.  Salary grade levels of those occupying
2      higher positions shall be adjusted accordingly.
3                   SEC. 3. Raising of the Minimum salaries of public Teaching personnel in Higher
4      I]ducation. -The present minimum salary grade level of teaching personnel or instructors in
5       public universities and colleges shall be upgraded from Salary Grade 12 to Salary Grade  16.
6       Salary grade levels of all other teaching persormel occupying higher positions shall be adjusted
7       accordingly.
8                   SEC.  4.  Raising  of  the  Minimum  Salaries  of  Regular  Employees  in  Public
9      Elementary  and  High  Schools.  - The present  salary  of a regular entry-level position  in
10      government service shall not be less than sixteen Thousand pesos (PHP16,000) a month. The
11       salaries of those occupying higher positions shall be adjusted accordingly.
12                   SEC. 5. Annual Adjustment of salaries. -Salaries of public school teachers and non-
13      teaching  personnel  shall  be  adjusted  annually  to  keep  pace  with  the  cost  of living.  The
14      Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in consultation with public sector unions,
15      shall recommend to congress the appropriation of the necessary funds.
16                   SHC. 6. Rules and Regulations. -The Department of Education, the commission on
17      Higher Education, and the DBM shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations of the
18      provisions ofthisAct.
19                   SEC. 7. Appropriations. -The anount necessary for the initial implementation of this
20      Act shall be taken from the current appropriations. Thereafter, funds needed in subsequent
21      years shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
22                   SEC.   8.   Separability   Clause.   -   Should   any   provision   herein   be   declared
23      unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Act.
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1                    SEC. 9. Repealing clause. -All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and
2      regulation or parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
3       amended, or modified accordingly.
4                   SEC.10. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen ( 15) days after its publication
5      in the official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved'
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