Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE CASH ASSISTANCE FOR NON-TEACHING 
PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill aims to increase the cash assistance for non-teaching personnel of the 
Department of Education (DepEd) nationwide. Currently, non-teaching personnel 
receive insufficient cash assistance annually. The proposed increase is intended to 
address the prevailing socio-economic conditions, including rising inflation and the 
increased cost of living, while enhancing the overall job satisfaction of non-teaching 
DepEd personnel. 
The justification for this increase lies in the need to alleviate the economic challenges 
faced by non-teaching DepEd personnel and to acknowledge their valuable 
contributions to the education sector. By considering the rising inflation and higher cost 
of living, the proposed increase aims to provide non-teaching personnel with adequate 
support to meet their financial needs and improve their job satisfaction. 
This measure will apply to all non-teaching personnel of DepEd in public schools 
nationwide. Eligibility for the increased cash assistance will be based on a minimum 
service requirement, ensuring that non-teaching personnel who have contributed to the 
education sector for a certain period of time are eligible for the enhanced support. 
The funds required for the implementation of this legislative measure will be sourced 
from the annual budget of the DepEd, with specific allocations designated for the 
increased cash assistance. Adequate provisions will be made to ensure the availability 
of funds for the proposed increase nationwide. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
July 24, 2023
8:11 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
______________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE CASH ASSISTANCE FOR NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL 
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to recognize the vital role 
played by non-teaching personnel in the Department of Education (DepEd) and their valuable 
contributions to the education sector. To support and uplift the economic well-being of non-
teaching DepEd personnel nationwide, this Act aims to increase the cash assistance 
provided to them. 
SECTION 2. Non-Teaching DepEd Personnel. – For the purpose of this Act, "Non-Teaching 
DepEd Personnel" refers to individuals employed by the DepEd in various administrative, 
support, and ancillary roles that do not involve direct classroom instruction. This includes but 
is not limited to administrative staff, clerical personnel, guidance counselors, librarians, 
school nurses, laboratory technicians, maintenance and janitorial staff, and other similar 
positions within the DepEd system. 
SECTION 3. Cash Assistance. – The cash assistance for non-teaching DepEd personnel 
shall be PhP10,000.  The increased cash assistance will be granted on an annual basis and 
disbursed to eligible non-teaching DepEd personnel.  
SECTION 4. Amendment to Existing Legislation. – The relevant sections of the existing 
legislation governing cash assistance for non-teaching DepEd personnel shall be amended 
accordingly to reflect the increase in cash assistance mandated by this Act. 
SECTION 5. Eligibility and Qualifications. – To be eligible for the increased cash assistance, 
non-teaching DepEd personnel must meet the following qualifying conditions: (i) they should 
have rendered at least one year of continuous service within the DepEd; (ii) they must be 
actively employed by the DepEd in public schools nationwide at the time of disbursing the 
cash assistance; and (iii) non-teaching personnel who transfer or change assignments within 
the DepEd will still be eligible for the increased cash assistance, and the service requirement 
for eligibility will be cumulative across their employment history within the department, 
provided that the transfer or change of assignment does not result in a break in their service. 
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SECTION 6. Funding. – The necessary funds for the implementation of this Act shall be 
sourced from the annual budget of the DepEd. Adequate provisions shall be made to ensure 
the availability of funds specifically designated for the increased cash assistance for non-
teaching DepEd personnel nationwide. 
 
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DepEd shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act, within 
ninety (90) days from its effectivity. 
 
SECTION 10. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 11. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations 
or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 12. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,