Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 365

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution provides that: “the States recognizes the complementary
roles of public and private institutions in the educational system and shall exercise
reasonable supervision and regulation of education institutions.” (Article XIV, Section
4[1)

To this end, “the States shall assign the highest budgetary priority to
education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best

Public school teachers are among unpaid workers in our society. Despite the
fact that they are heralded as molders of our children’s future, public school teachers
fecelve only less than ten thousand a month each for their basic salary. The
teachers are considered to be the prime mover of the education system; hence, the
government needs to give priority to their interest and welfare.

Thus, to give meaning to the spirit and intent of the above mentioned
constitutional provisions, there is now an indispensable need to upgrade the salary
grade of our public school teachers.

Approval of the above bill is earnestly requested.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.___ 865

Introduce by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
INCREASING THE SALARY GRADE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM
SALARY GRADE 11 TO 20 AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Increase in the Minimum Salary Grade Level. - The present
minimum salary grade level of public school teachers in the elementary and
secondary schools shall be upgraded from Grade 11 to Grade 20; Provided,
however, That the salary upgrading shall be differentiated in accordance with the
qualifications and length of service rendered by teachers and shall not be prejudiced
by across the board adjustments.

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

SEC. 3. Budget Required. - The Department of Education (DepEd) shall
come up with a specific programmed budget needed to cover the expenses for the
upgrading in salary levels for all the corresponding teacher plantilla positions for a


Period of at least five (5) years to allow the Department of Budget and Management
(DBM) make the necessary budgetary adjustments to facilitate the smooth
implementation of this Act

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

SEC. 5. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education (DepEd)
and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees,
including rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any part or provisions of this Act shall be
held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected

thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 8. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
Publication in one (1) national newspaper of general circulation

Approved,