Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 190

Introduced by: HON. RACHEL MARGUERITE B. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution provides that: “the State recognizes the complementary roles of public
and private institutions in the educational system and shall exercise reasonable supervision and
regulation of education institutions.” (Article XIV, Section 4 [1]).

To this end, “the State shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education and ensure
that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents through
adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment,” (Article XIV,
Section 5 [5])

Public school teachers are among unpaid workers in our society. Despite the fact that
they are heralded as molders of our children's future, public school teachers receive only less
than ten thousand a month each for their basic salary. The teachers are considered to be the
prime mover of the education system; hence, the government needs to give priority to their
interest and welfare.

Thus, to give meaning to the spirit and intent of the above mentioned constitutional
provisions, there is now an indispensable need to upgrade the salary grade of our public school
teachers.

Approval of the above bill is earnestly requested.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 190

Introduced by: HON. RACHEL MARGUERITE B. DEL MAR

AN ACT
INCREASING THE SALARY GRADE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM
SALARY GRADE 11 TO 20 AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

ICTION 1. Increase in the Minimum Salary Grade Level. - The present minimum

salary grade level of public school teachers in the elementary and secondary schools shall be

upgraded from Grade 11 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. Priority in Budget Allocation. - The National Government shall appropriate such
amount, as may be necessary to carry 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 (DepEd) 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.
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°. 4, 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 this Act.

SEC. 5. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education (DepEd) and the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement the provision of this Act.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including rules and
regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any part or provisions of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or inyalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following publication in
one (1) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,