Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._219

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO
SALARY GRADE 15, TEACHING PERSONNEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION TO.
SALARY GRADE 16, AND OF NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL TO SIXTEEN
THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 16,000.00)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Teachers are the backbone of our education system. They shape the minds of our youth
and prepare them for the future. But despite their vital role, many of our public school teachers
and education personnel are not paid enough to meet their daily needs and support their
families. This measure proposes to raise their pay to Salary Grade 15. For teachers in higher
education institutions, their minimum pay will be upgraded to Salary Grade 16, Non-teaching
staff. who are also essential to the daily operations of our schools, will be guaranteed a

minimum monthly salary of P16,000.

Better pay for our teachers and school staff means they can focus more on teaching and
on how to make ends meet. It can also help reduce the number of teachers leaving the

profession or seeking better opportunities overseas. In addition, non-teaching personnel. such

as school clerks, aides, and utility workers, may not be in the classroom, but their work ensures
that schools run smoothly. They, too, deserve fair wages and recognition for their contributions

to education.


This measure is proposed to address the longstanding issue of low pay for education
workers. It is a step toward giving our teachers and school personnel the dignity, support, and
respect they deserve, and to ensure that the teaching profession remains a viable and fulfilling

career path for future generations

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

DIEGO “PING” D. REMULLA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 219

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO
SALARY GRADE 15, TEACHING PERSONNEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION TO
SALARY GRADE 16, AND OF NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL TO SIXTEEN
THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 16,000.00)

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

SECTION I. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
alleviate the living conditions of government employees and to guarantee employees’ rights to
living wage. The State policies of ensuring that education receives the highest budgetary
priority and 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 are hereby

reiterated. In the formulation of decisions with regard to education reforms, the State shall

likewise hold paramount the protection and promotion of the right of citivens to quality
education at all levels and the rights of education workers to human conditions of work and a
living wage.

SEC. 2. Raising of the Minimum Salaries of Public School Teachers in Basic
Education. ~ The present minimum salary grade level of public school teachers shall be
upgraded from Salary Grade 11 to Salary Grade 15. Salary grade levels of those occupying
higher positions shall be adjusted accordingly.

SEC. 3. Raising of the Minimum Salaries of Public Teaching Personnel in Higher
Education. — The present minimum salary grade level of teaching personnel or instructors in
public universities and colleges shall be upgraded from Salary Grade 12 to Salary Grade 16.


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Salary grade levels of all other teaching personnel occupying higher positions shall be adjusted
accordingly.

SEC. 4. Raising of the Minimum Salaries of Regular Employees in Public
Elementary and High Schools. - The present salary of a regular entry-level position in
government service shall not be less than Sixteen Thousand Pesos (PHP16,000) a month. The
salaries of those occupying higher positions shall be adjusted accordingly.

SEC. 5. Annual Adjustment of Salaries. — 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 public sector unions,
shall recommend to Congress the appropriation of the necessary funds.

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both the Senate and the House of Representatives shall be created to oversee the

ring and Oversight. — A joint Congressional Oversight Committee of

implementation of this Act.

SEC. 7. Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Education, the Commission on
Higher Education, and the DBM shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations of the
provisions of this Act.

SEC. 8. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this
Act shall be taken from the current appropriations. Thereafter, funds needed in subsequent
years shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 9. Separability Clause. — Should any provision herein be declared
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Act.

SEC. 10. Repe:

and regulation or parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,

ing Clause. ~ All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules
amended, or modified accordingly.
SEC. 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication

in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,