NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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Introduced by Senator Marla Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT INCREASING THE MONTHLY MINIMUM WAGE OF PUBLIC 
SCHOOL TEACHERS TO TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS 
(P28,000.00} AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL TO SIXTEEN 
THOUSAND PESOS (P16,000.00)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 9, Article II of the Constitution provides that the State shall promote a 
just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and Independence of the 
nation and free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social 
services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an Improved quality 
of life for all.
Republic Act No. 4670 or the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers was 
approved to promote and improve the social and economic status of public school 
teachers, their living and working conditions, their terms of employment and career 
prospects in order that they may compare favorably with existing opportunities in other 
walks of life, attract and retain In the teaching profession more people with the proper 
qualifications, it being recognized that advance in the economic grov/th of the nation 
as a productive investment of vital importance.
As of January 1, 2022, the entry-level position of a licensed teacher on a salary 
grade (SG) 11 amounts to P25,439 pursuant to Republic Act No. 11466 or the Salary 
Standardization Law of 2019 (SSL). Meanwhile in the same SSL, the non-teaching 
personnel who provide support to teachers earn only 12,517 per month.
Public school teachers play a significant role in educating the Filipino youth who 
In turn become the future leaders of this country. They lead an extraordinary part in 
the lives of the Filipino children, molding them to become responsible and respectful 
citizens in the future. Thus, It is imperative that major efforts be undertaken to give 
our teachers their just and rightful compensation.
The proposed bill seeks to raise the salary of our public school teachers and 
non-teaching personnel.


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In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARIA LOURDES NAiMCY S. BINAY


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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AN ACT INCREASING THE MONTHLY MINIMUM WAGE OF PUBLIC 
SCHOOL TEACHERS TO TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS 
(P28,000.00) AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL TO SIXTEEN 
THOUSAND PESOS (P16/000.00)
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembied:
SECTION 1. Deciaration of Poiicy. - It Is hereby declared the policy of the State 
to ensure that education is given highest priority in governance, and that teaching will 
attract and retain Its rightful share of the best available talents by means of adequate 
remuneration and other means of job satisfaction. In the formulation of decisions with 
regard to educational reforms, the State shall likewise hold paramount the protection 
and promotion of the right of the citizens to quality education at all levels and the 
rights of education workers to humane conditions of work and a living wage.
SEC. 2. Coverage. - This Act shall cover all teaching and non-teaching personnel 
In all public schools in the elementary and secondary levels, whether nationally or 
locally funded, including those in technical and vocational schools and state 
universities and colleges.
SEC. 3. Increasing the Minimum Saiaries of Pubiic Schooi Teachers. - The 
present minimum salaries of public school teachers in the elementary and secondary 
schools shall be upgraded from P25,439 to P28,000 a month. The salaries of those 
occupying higher positions shall be adjusted accordingly.
SEC. 4. Increasing the Minimum Saiaries of Non-Teaching Personnei. - The 
present minimum salaries of non-teaching personnel in the elementary and secondary 
schools shall be upgraded from P12,517 to P16,000 a month. The salaries of those 
occupying higher positions shall be adjusted accordingly.
SEC. 5. Priority in Budget Allocation. - The Government shall appropriate such 
amount as may be necessary to carry out the objectives of this Act. Provided, that the 
salary increase of teaching and non-teaching personnel in public schools shall take 
priority over non-educational and non-agricultural budgetary allocations.


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SEC. 6. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education and the 
Department of Budget and Management shall promulgate the necessary rules and 
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
SEC. 7. Appropriations. - The Initial funding required for the implementation of 
this Act shall be sourced from the savings of the Executive Branch of the government 
and other possible sources that may be determined by the Office of the President, and 
subsequent funds needed shall be included in the General Appropriations Act for the 
year following the implementation of this Act.
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - Should any provision herein be declared invalid 
or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this 
Act.
SEC. 9. 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.
SEC. 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,