Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._6956_
Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them as provided for under Article II, Section 15 of the 1987
Constitution.

Since our frontliners work closely with the community, they are in a very crucial
position to effect change in the sanitary habits and practices of the community. They work
together with the rural health units in the prevention of epidemics and outbreaks of all kinds of
diseases.

This bill seeks to upgrade the position of health workers in government hospitals,
research institutions, and local government units to the next higher salary grade. By this,
upgrading the salaries of our health workers, they can fulfill better their responsibilities to
provide quality health care, truly responsive to the needs of the community’s primary health

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought,

“KUYA” JOSE/ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADOZ
Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6956
Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO-

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 of 2020”

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:

Physicians, except those occupying positions with Salary Grade 30;

. Hospital Administrators;

Nursing Professionals which includes nurses and midwives,

Pharmacists;

Nutritionists and Dieticians;

Sanitation Inspectors;

Medical Technologists which includes Acupressure Technicians, Medical
Laboratory Technicians, Medical Technologists and Radiologic Technologists; and
. Occupational, Physical, Respiratory and Speech therapists.

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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. -
the Official Gazette or in at lea:

Act shall take fifteen (15) days after its publication on
) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,