Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 9526 
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Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The "Public School Teachers' Incentive Act" is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at 
recognizing and rewarding the dedication and commitment of public school teachers in 
the Philippines, particularly those who are assigned to teach in towns and provinces 
other than their own. The bill is important for several reasons. Firstly, it acknowledges 
the challenges and sacrifices made by teachers who are often required to leave their 
hometowns to serve in areas with teacher shortages, providing them with financial 
incentives. This not only serves as a recognition of their valuable service but also helps 
attract and retain qualified educators in underserved regions, ultimately improving the 
quality of education in these areas. Secondly, the act promotes equitable access to 
quality education by ensuring that teachers in remote or less privileged regions receive 
additional compensation, which may incentivize more teachers to accept assignments 
in such areas. This, in turn, contributes to bridging educational disparities across the 
country. Additionally, the act incorporates tax exemptions for the incentive allowances, 
providing further financial relief to the teachers. In essence, this legislation not only 
values the dedication of public school teachers but also supports educational equity 
and overall educational improvement, making it an important and forward-looking policy 
for the Philippine education system. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
November 13, 2023
12:04 pm


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 9526 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
______________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO ARE ASSIGNED OUTSIDE 
OF THEIR TOWNS AND PROVINCES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Public School Teachers’ Incentive Act.” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy – It is the policy of the state to provide incentives to public 
school teachers who are assigned to teaching jobs outside of their respective towns and 
provinces. As much as possible, public school teachers shall be assigned to their respective 
towns.  
SEC. 3. Assignment to another town within the same province – Any public school teacher 
who is assigned to a town other than his own, shall in addition to his basic salary and benefits 
under the Salary Standardization Law, be entitled to Two Thousand (P2,000.00) Pesos 
monthly as incentive allowance.  
SEC. 4. Assignment to Another Province - Any public school teacher who is assigned to a 
town of another province, other than his own, shall in addition to is basic salary and benefits 
under the Salary Standardization Law be entitled to receive Four Thousand (P4,000.00) 
Pesos a month as incentive allowance.  
SEC. 5. Transferees – The provisions of this Act shall apply to any public school teacher who 
is officially transferred from his original assignment in accordance with lawful orders of his/her 
superiors.  
SEC. 6. A public school teacher who has received benefits under this Act buys is eventually 
transferred to his own town shall cease to be entitled to the incentive allowance therein.  
SEC. 7. Tax Exemption – Incentive allowance received under the provisions of this Act shall 
be exempt from tax liability.  


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SEC. 8. For purposes of determining the town or province of origin of a public school teacher, 
the scholastic records filed in the Department of Education shall be consulted; otherwise, the 
sealed certification from the town mayor or the provincial governor shall be used.  
 
SEC. 9. The incentive allowance provided in this Act shall not be availed of by public school 
teachers who are assigned to a different town or province in the event of a national disaster 
or national emergency.  
SEC. 10. Funding – The President is hereby authorized to realign or transfer any item of 
appropriation within the Department of Education and/or utilize any savings therein to carry 
out the purpose of this Act. Whatever additional amount as ma be needed for its 
mplementation shall be included in the Overall Appropriations Act of the ensuing fiscal 
years.  
 
SEC. 11. Repealing Clause – All laws, all city charters or part thereof inconsistent with any 
provision of this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified as the case may be.  
 
SEC. 12. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect after two (2) publications in newspapers of 
general circulation.  
 
 
Approved,