NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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24 MAY 21 P5 :40
SENATE
S. No. 2694
Introduced by Senator RaffyT. Tulfo
AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF NURSES FROM SALARY 
GRADE 15 TO 19, AMENDING SEC. 32 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9173, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "THE PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT OF 2002"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the State 
shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and to undertake appropriate 
health human resource development responsive to the country's needs and problems 
(Articles XIII, Section 12).
Filipino nurses have long been recognized as a cornerstone of the healthcare 
industry, both within the Philippines and around the world. Their unwavering dedication, 
exceptional skills, and compassionate care have made them an indispensable asset in 
providing quality healthcare services.
Despite their pivotal role and invaluable contributions to the healthcare field, the 
poor system for them in the country remains. On average, a registered nurse salary in 
the Philippines is Php 36,000 per month in 2024. Starting nurses have lower salaries but 
usually receive increases as they gain promotion and experience.
This proposed bill aims to increase the minimum salary grade level of nurses in 
public hospitals from Salary Grade 15 to Salary Grade 19. With this, we can boost their 
morale and motivates them to provide exceptional care. Ultimately, by recognizing and


supporting Filipino nurses, we enhance and ensure the continued provision of quality care 
and strengthen the healthcare system as a whole.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of the bill is earnestly sought.
:affy T. Tulfo


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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24 may 21 P5 -40
S. No.
Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF NURSES FROM SALARY 
GRADE 15 TO 19, AMENDING SEC. 32 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9173, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "THE PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT OF 2002"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Section 32 of Republic Act No. 9173 is hereby amended to read as
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follows:
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"SEC. 32. Salary. - In order to enhance the general welfare, commitment to service
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and professionalism of nurses, the minimum base pay of nurses working in the
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public health institutions shall not be lower than [salary grade 15] SALARY
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GRADE NINETEEN (19) prescribed under Republic Act No. 6758, otherwise
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known as the "Compensation and Classification Act of 1989": Provided, That for
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nurses working in local government units, adjustments to their salaries shall be in
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accordance with Section 10 of the said law."
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Sec. 2. Appropriations. -The amounts necessary for the implementation of this Act
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shall be charged against the current year available appropriations of the Department of
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Health (DOH). Thereafter, the amount necessary for its continuous implementation shall
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be included in the annual general appropriations
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Sec. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The DOH and the Department of
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Budget Management (DBM) shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
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implement the provisions of this Act.


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Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including rules
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and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 5. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act shall be held
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unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
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continue to be in full force and effect
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Sec. 6. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,