Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _ 1049
Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Teachers serve as the front-liners in the social function of rearing the young
minds. They take the vital role in rendering the primary training of the
nation’s forthcoming human capital in the Philippine public schools.

It is but unfortunate that our public school teachers receive only a meagre
Pay. The dearth compensation precludes them from coping up with the fast
increasing daily standard of living. As such, many of our teachers fall
marginalized in their economic capacity.

The Philippine government, through the 14% Congress’ Joint Resolution No.
4 in 2009, has recognized the principle that all government personnel shall
be paid with just and equitable compensation. This was further increased over
the years. Nevertheless, our teachers are still left in a relatively scant salary
grade of SG-11.

It is State policy to provide a high budgetary prioritization in education and
ensure that the teaching profession be kept competitive. This measure seeks
to recognize the crucial role of our teachers to the Philippine society.

The approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

JOHNNY J/ PIMENTEL


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4049
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

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

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE SALARY GRADE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
FROM SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 19 7"

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy ~It is the declared policy of the State to
ensure a compensation system that will promote pay equity for an effective,
efficient, professional and motivated corps of public school teachers in the
elementary and secondary schools.

SECTION 2. Adjustment on the Salary Grade of Public School Teachers.
= The present minimum salary grade of public school teachers in the
elementary and secondary schools shall be upgraded from Grade 11 to Grade
19; Provided that the pay schedule upgrade shall be differentiated in
accordance with the rank, qualifications and length of service rendered by the
school teachers and shall not be prejudiced by across the board salary
adjustments.

SECTION 3. Priority in Budget Allocation. The National Government shall
appropriate such amount, as may be necessary to carry out the objectives of
this Act.

SECTION 4. Budget Required. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall
promulgate a specific programmed budget needed to cover the expenses for
the upgrading of the salary grade for alll the public school teachers for a period
of at least five years to allow the Department of Budget and Management
(DBM) to make necessary budgetary adjustments to facilitate the smooth
implementation of this Act.


SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved,