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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO. 3580

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MA. NINA FRANCESCA P. LACSON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Public school teachers bear a vital responsibility in nation-building by shaping
the character, skills, and future of the youth. Secondary to parents, they are the
backbone of society in terms of rearing and preparing the children become contributing
members in our nation.

Despite their indispensable role, many of our teachers struggle financially due
to persistently low basic salaries. This burden fuels the exodus of talented teachers
seeking better pay abroad, where compensation and benefits are significantly higher.

Under the Salary Standardization Law, the current salary grade of Teacher 1 is
Salary Grade 11, which amounts to Php 30,024.00 in 2025. Although it is increasing
over the years, there is a continuing disparity between the rising cost of living and the
monthly salary. This disparity reveals why teachers, especially those who have pursued
further studies, seek opportunities abroad and why retention remains a challenge.

This bill proposes a straightforward and equitable measure to automatically
increase the Salary Grade of public school teachers who has successfully completed
their master’s degree. Not only will the measure encourage professional development
and pursuit of advanced credentials, it will also help retain quality teachers
domestically, reducing brain drain. Every increment in qualification should directly
reflect in teachers’ compensation, ensuring they feel valued, motivated, and supported.

In light of the foregoing, immediate passage of the bill is earnestly sought.

MA, A ;CESCA P. LACSON
Manila Teachers Party-list


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO. 3580)

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MA. NINA FRANCESCA P. LACSON

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC INCREASE IN SALARY GRADE OF
TEACHERS WHO HAVE EARNED THEIR MASTER’S DEGREE

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

Section 1. Increase in the Salary Grade of Teachers who completed their Master's
Degree. - The salary grade of public school teachers shall be automatically increased
by two (2) salary grade levels upon the completion of their Master’s Degree in
Education or its equivalent. Provided, that teachers shall have been in active service
for more than three (3) years in any public educational institution to benefit from this
Act.

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 qualified public school teachers shall take priority
over other non-educational and non-agricultural budgetary allocations.

Sec. 3 Budget Requirements. - The Department of Education shall come up with
a specific programmed budget needed to cover the expenses for the upgrading in
salary levels for qualified public school teachers.

Sec. 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the provisions of
this Act shalll be included in the General Appropriations Act for the year following the
approval of this Act.

Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education and
the Department of Budget and Management shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

Sec. 6. Separnbility Clause. - If any provision or portion of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not thereby affected shall
remain in full force and effect.


Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any
provision of this Act, are hereby repealed, amended, and/or modified accordingly.

Sec. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,