13‘h CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
First Regular Session 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
2055 
S. BILL NO. 
Introduced by Senator Francis N. Pangilinan 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Government allocates the biggest share of the national budget for 
education annually because education is a national priority. 
The budget 
earmarked for education addresses problems such as the overcrowded 
classrooms, shortage of books, tables and chairs, outmoded equipment and 
dilapidated facilities. 
However, for several years now, government has 
overlooked the salaries of public school teachers. For college graduates, the 
teaching profession is one of the lowest-paying jobs available. 
Teachers are specifically designated to educate the young. 
But 
considering the responsibility and privilege of teachers in toto, teachers play an 
important part in developing a nation. They harness talent and train the future 
leaders, doctors, lawyers, musicians, engineers, nurses, office workers, factory 
workers, athletes, etc. 
Despite the worth of their contribution to national 
development, teachers continue to suffer from neglect. 
Their salaries are 
meager and their working conditions, particularly in public schools, are generally 
poor. Because of the low salaries given to teachers, the country is losing many 
of its most qualified teachers to more lucrative positions in commerce and 
industry. 
For the past years, thousands have migrated abroad for better 
employment opportunities as well. 
How long will government allow this exodus to happen? The clamor of 
public school teachers for an increase in their salaries must not be disregarded if 
government is intent on keeping the country’s bright teachers. The teaching 
profession is a highly respected profession in many countries because of its 
important contribution to national development. Ironically in the country, public 
school teachers can no longer afford to have an adequate or decent living 
because of their low pay. Government must help teachers uplift their lives and 
give teachers the prestige and recognition they so deserve. 
Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly sought. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
Senate 
5 JUIJ 15 All 59 
S.B. No. 
2055 
Introduced by Senator Francis N. Pangilinan 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE SALARY GRADE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM SALARY 
GRADE 10 TO 20 AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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 school shall be upgraded from Grade 10 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 over other non-educational and non-agricultural budgetary allocations. 
SEC. 3. 
Budget Required. -The Department of Education 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 make the necessary budgetary adjustments to facilitate the 
smooth implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 4. 
Appropriation. - 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 provision of this 
Act. 


SEC. 6. 
Repealing clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules 
and regulations and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 7. 
Separability Clause. - If any part or provision 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. 
Effectlvity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (1 5) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
general circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,