Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR DISTANCE INCENTIVE ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The responsibility of providing basic public education rests with the national 
government, specifically through the Department of Education (DepEd). The 2022 General 
Appropriations Act has significantly increased the budget allocation for education, 
highlighting a major achievement of the Duterte Administration in addressing the sector's 
concerns, particularly regarding teachers' salary increases. This allocation is in line with 
Republic Act No. 4670, also known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, which 
emphasizes the necessity of providing adequate compensation and special hardship 
allowances to educators, especially those in remote or challenging locations. Furthermore, 
Republic Act No. 10533, or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, reinforces the 
importance of a well-compensated and motivated teaching workforce as essential for the 
successful implementation of the K-12 education system. 
In 2021, Representative Alfred Vargas from Quezon City introduced House Bill No. 
10174, advocating for a monthly incentive allowance for public school teachers. Similarly, 
this new bill aims to offer additional incentives and allowances to public school teachers 
assigned to areas outside their registered residence. This proposal acknowledges the 
considerable sacrifices made by these dedicated teachers in delivering basic education, often 
traveling great distances and facing challenging conditions. The necessity of integrating into 
new communities, leaving behind the comfort of their homes, and endangering their health 
and safety justifies the provision of additional allowances to support them in their noble 
profession. 
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Moreover, this legislation aims to encourage educational institutions to produce more 
competent and efficient teachers. It ensures that public school teachers are adequately 
compensated for their dedication to providing quality education, especially to students in 
remote areas of the Philippines. The alignment with these key legislative frameworks 
highlights the necessity and timeliness of this proposed bill, reflecting a comprehensive 
approach to enhancing the education system through better support for its educators. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR DISTANCE INCENTIVE ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the "Distance Incentive Allowance 
for Public School Teachers Act of 2024" 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy — The Philippine Constitution provides that all Filipinos have 
the right to receive free quality basic education. Furthermore, under the "Magna Carta for 
Public School Teachers", the promotion and improvement of the social and economic status 
of public school teachers, their living and working conditions, their terms of employment and 
career prospects in order that they may compare favorably with existing opportunities in 
other walks of life, attract and retain in the teaching profession more people with the proper 
qualifications, is of vital importance. 
SEC. 3. Grant of Distance Incentive Allowance —Any provisions of law notwithstanding, 
all public school teachers assigned to a city or municipality other than the one where he or 
she is a resident will be given an additional monthly incentive allowance of PHP2,000.00 
during said assignment. A public school teacher assigned to a city or municipality in another 
province, will be entitled an additional monthly incentive allowance of PHP4,000.00 during 
said assignment. 
SEC. 4. Exception from the Grant of Distance Incentive Allowance — No public school 
teacher shall enjoy the grant of distance incentive allowance as stated in the immediately 
preceding section when his or her assignment to a different city / municipality / province is 
due to a national disaster or national emergency. 
SEC. 5. Tax Exemption — The allowance as provided in Section 3 of this Act shall be 
exempt from tax liability. 
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SEC. 6. Funding — The Secretary of the Department of Education shall immediately 
include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which 
will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Secretary of the Department of 
Education shall prepare and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act within ninety (90) days from its effectivity. 
 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause — Should any part of this Act be declared unconstitutional or 
invalid, other provisions hereof that are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force 
and effect. 
 
SEC. 9. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and 
regulations, and issuances, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 10. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the completion 
of its publication in the Official Gazette or in newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,