Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new strain 
of coronavirus. This new virus were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, 
China, in December 2019 (World Health Oranization). At the present, the virus has 
spread and has infecting millions around the world. 
With the outbreak of the virus compelling nations to declare it a global pandemic, 
medical health workers in the country have been working nonstop to handle the 
influx of patients affected by the virus. They are instrumental in maintaining the 
much needed stability during this pandemic. It is only fitting that they are receiving 
adequate compensation for their undeniable contribution to the nation. 
This bill seeks to increase the salary of government health workers in order to 
provide them with the additional support they need especially during this difficult 
time. It is only appropriate that we can provide them with this much deserved 
increase in pay in recognition of their sacrifices on the frontlines addressing the 
COVID-19 situation in the country. 
In light of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JOHN MARVIN “YUL SERVO” C. NIETO
May 24, 2021
2:55 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto 
AN ACT UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE OF HEALTH WORKERS 
IN GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNITS 
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 “Government Doctors 
and Other Health Workers Salary Upgrading Act" 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall promote and protect the 
right to health of the people by providing each individual unimpaired access to 
affordable, quality and effective health services. Towards this end, the State shall 
ensure adequate remuneration and incentives for health workers in government 
hospitals, research institutions and local government units to attract them to 
remain in public service and to recognize their sacrifices as frontliners in the 
delivery of essential health services to the people particularly in times of public 
health crises. 
SECTION 3. Upgrading of Salary Grade Level. - The present minimum salary 
grade level of the following health workers in government hospitals, research 
institutions and local government units shall be upgraded by two (2) salary grade 
levels: 
a. Physicians, except those occupying positions with Salary Grade 30;
b. Hospital Administrators;
c. Nursing Professionals which includes nurses and midwives;
d. Pharmacists;
e. Nutritionists and Dieticians;
f. Sanitation Inspectors;
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g. Medical Technologists which includes Acupressure Technicians, Medical 
Laboratory Technicians, Medical Technologists and Radiologic Technologists; and  
h. Occupational, Physical, Respiratory and Speech therapists. 
Provided, That government doctors occupying positions with Salary Grade 30 shall 
receive a Specialist's Allowance the amount of which shall be determined by the 
Secretary of Health. The Specialist's Allowance shall be in such amount which, when 
added to the basic salary of said physician, shall not result to a salary equivalent 
to the next salary grade level. 
 
SECTION 4. Annual Loyalty Service Pay. – In recognition of their sacrifices and 
services, health workers in government hospitals and research institutions, in 
addition to incentives and benefits already granted them under existing laws, shall 
be entitled to an Annual Loyalty Service Pay equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of 
the prevailing basic monthly salary to government physicians who have rendered 
at least three (3) years of government service, which shall take effect immediately 
upon effectivity of this Act. 
 
SECTION 5. Appropriations. - Such initial amount as may be necessary to carry 
out the objectives of the Act shall be sourced from the savings of the Executive 
Branch of the government. Thereafter, subsequent funds needed shall be included 
in the General Appropriations Act for the year following the effectivity of this Act. 
 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If any of the sections or provisions of this Act 
is held invalid, all other provisions not effected thereby shall remain valid and 
subsisting. 
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - Any presidential degree or issuance, executive 
order letter of instruction, administration order, rule or regulation contrary to or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or 
amended accordingly. 
 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take fifteen (15) days after its publication 
on the Official Gazette or in at least (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,