Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRYSENTATIV!
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

754

House Bill No. _

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

EXPLANATGRY NO!

It is a fact that public school teachers are among the most underpaid workers in
government. Public school teachers receive a meager basic salary compared to other workers in
government service, The recent increase in the pay grade of policemen, the military and other
uniformed services created @ weitd scenario wherein salaries for entry-level positions for the
above-mentioned are way higher compared to the salary of an entry-level teacher with
commensurate qualification. Considering that teachers play a very important role in the molding
of our nation’s youth, their current salary somehow does not equate to their same hard work and
contribution to society, Our teachers are considered to be the heart of the educational system,
Hence, itis high time the government gives priority to their welfare and interests. ;

The increase in the salary of teachers wil! be very timely bearing in mind the rate of
inflation and the corresponding increase in prices of basic commodities and services. This will also
serve as a hu ge morale boost for our teachers who remain steadfast and dedicated to their work in
spite of all the odds. Hopefully, with this proposed measure, more Filipinos will be encouraged to
enter the teaching profession and actually opt to teach here in our country instead of going abroad
to look for greener pastures. This would help fill the gaps in the shortage of the same, specially in
the far-flung areas of the country. This will also greatly help in motivating our teachers to sti
for excellence in their field and thus, further improving the quality of education in our pub
school system

For the above-mentioned reasons, approvai of this bill is earnestly sought.

ROZHANO RUFINO B. BIAZON
Representative

Lone District of Muntinlupa


Republic of thy Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

754

House Bill No.

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UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF
SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 19

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

SECTION 1. Title. = This Act shall be known as
2019.

hers’ Salary Increase Law of

See. 2, Increase in the Minimum Salary Grade Level.
level of public-school teachers in the elementary and second
Grade 11 t0 Grade 19; 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
prejucliced by across the board salary adjustments

rhe present minimum salary grade

See. 3. Priority in Budget Allocation. ~ The National Government shall appropriate such
amount, as may be necessary to carry out the objective of this Act. Provided, that the salary
increase of public-school teachers shall take priority over non-educational and non-agricultural
budgetary allocations.

See. +b. Budger Required. — The Department of Education (DepEd) shall come up witht
specilic 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 years to allow the
Departinent of Budget and Management (DBM) to make the necessary budgetary adjustments to
facilitate the smooth implementation of this Act.



See. 3, Inclusion in 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 the same.

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See. 6. Rules and Regulations. ~ The DepEd and the DBM shall promulgate the necessary
{ regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.

See. 7. Repealing Clause. ~ All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, includ
regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

rules and

See. 8. Separability 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

See. 9. Rffectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,