Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. _________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LORDAN G. SUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 The paramount importance of education for socio-economic development has long been 
established and indisputably proven, over the years. It is precisely for this reason that our 
Constitution specifically mandates that it shall be given precedence over all other programs 
with corresponding prioritized budgetary allocation.  
Education in the Philippines heavily relies on the public education system which 
absorbs 80% of the student population. Its success and failure depend on our fidelity to the 
mandate of the Constitution and our hawk-eyed attention to the many factors affecting this 
sector.  
One of the problems besetting our public education system is the remuneration of our 
educators. The passage of the Salary Standardization Law of 2019 gave a sigh of relief for our 
teachers who have been struggling to make ends meet. However, the salary level of those on 
entry-level position remains inadequate to address the problem of having a decent and just 
living wage. It must be emphasized that the salary increase we give to our teachers and to the 
labor sector, in general, had become ineffective due to inflation.  
Our teachers deserve to be justly remunerated. Their teaching tasks go beyond 
articulating lessons and delivering lectures. They are required to render administrative work 
after teaching hours. We rely on them during elections. We burden them for government 
advocacies and other extra-curricular activities. We mandate them to attend seminars and 
trainings when students are on vacation. Some of them even have to travel long distances to 
reach far-flung schools. We ask them to make necessary adjustments when school facilities and 
supplies are inadequate. On one hand, we highly expect them to give us quality education. 
We must invest in the future our children. We must invest in the future of our country. 
This is the kind of investment we cannot afford to forego. This is the investment with high-yield 
result.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. LORDAN G. SUAN 
            1st District 
     Cagayan de Oro City 
November 24, 2022
3:00 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. _________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LORDAN G. SUAN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
AN ACT UPGRADING THE SALARY LEVELS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN BASIC 
EDUCATION TO SALARY GRADE 15 AND TEACHING PERSONNEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION 
TO SALARY GRADE 17, AND INCREASING THE MINIMUM SALARY OF PUBLIC NON-
TEACHING PERSONNEL TO SEVENTEEN THOUSAND PESOS (17,000.00)  
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the state to give priority to 
education in hastening social progress and advancing total human liberation and development. 
Further, the state shall ensure that education is given the highest budgetary priority and that 
through adequate remuneration and other means of job fulfillment, may attract the best talents 
among its people.  
SECTION 2. Upgrading the Salary Levels of Public School Teachers in Basic Education. The 
current minimum salary level of public elementary and high school teachers shall be upgraded 
from Salary Grade 11 to Salary Grade 15. Salary levels of those occupying higher positions shall 
be adjusted, accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Upgrading the Salary Levels of Public Teaching Personnel in Higher Education. The 
current minimum salary level of public teaching personnel in higher education shall be 
upgraded from Salary Grade 12 to Salary Grade 17. Salary levels of those occupying higher 
positions shall be adjusted, accordingly. 
SECTION 4. Increasing the Minimum Salary of Regular Non-teaching Personnel in Public Basic 
and Higher Education. The salary of regular, entry level non-teaching personnel in basic and 
higher education shall not be less than Seventeen Thousand Pesos (17,00.00). The salaries of 
those occupying higher positions shall be adjusted, accordingly.  
SECTION 5. Annual Adjustment of Salaries. The salaries of public-school teachers and non-
teaching personnel shall be adjusted, annually, to keep pace with the cost of living. The 
Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in consultation with the Department of 
Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the public sector unions 
shall recommend to Congress the appropriation of the necessary funds. 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
taken from the current appropriation. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued 
implementation of this Act shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 7. Rules and Regulations. The Department of Budget and Management, Department of 
Education and Commission on Higher Education shall formulate the necessary rules and 
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act, within thirty (30) days from the date of 
its effectivity. 
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Section 5. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, 
the provisions not hereby affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
Section 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, 
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are repealed, amended or modified, 
accordingly. 
Section 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,