Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _7585_

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Social work refers to the profession which helps individuals, families, groups, and communities
develop, improve, maintain or restore their capability for coping with the demands of their
environment, through the use of social work methods and interventions. It is one of the helping
professions that is often overlooked since they are not necessarily in the front lines. Social workers
in public institutions, much like medical professionals, cater to the public, particularly the
underprivileged public. In hospitals, social workers are the ones who assist families in availing
discounts and other forms of assistance from different agencies to help them with their plight.

Considering the invaluable contribution of social workers in public institutions, it is the duty of the
State to promote and improve the social and economic well-being of public social workers.

This bill seeks to increase the minimum salary grade level of social workers in public institution
from Salary Grade 11 to Salary Grade 15. This Representation files this proposed measure in
recognition of the humble work of public social workers. Whilst monetary compensation would
not fully encompass the enormity our gratitude for the work they do, itis the State's responsibility
to give just and equitable compensation to all government personnel, including social workers.
This increase in compensation will allow those already in the social work profession to lead decent
and humane lives.

This proposed measure is a counterpart of Senate Bill No. 1753 originally filed by Senator Ralph
G. Recto.

On behalf of the people of Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.

MYRA : (ula
ind District, Parafiaque Cit


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House sit. no, 7985

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

‘AN ACT
INCREASING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF SOCIAL WORKER POSITION
FROM SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 15 AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 "Social Workers' Pay Hike Act of
2020".

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is hereby a declared policy of the state to pay just and
equitable compensation to all government personnel, including the social workers, in accordance
with the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, in order to attract, retain and motivate a
corps of competent civil servants.

SEC, 3, Increase in the Minimum Salary Grade Level. — The minimum base pay of social
workers working in government institutions shall not be lower than Salary Grade 15 with
equivalent monthly salary as prescribed in the Modified Salary Schedule for Civilian Employees
under Republic Act No. 11466, otherwise known as the "Salary Standardization Law of 2019":
Provided, That for social workers working in local government units (LGUs), adjustments of their
salaries shall be in accordance with Section 10 of the said law.

SEC. 4, Authority of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). - The DBM is
authorized to adjust the salary grades of social worker positions in government as reflected in
the occupational group, Social Welfare Development under the Index of Occupational Services,
Occupational Groups, Classes and Salary Grades pursuant to DBM Budget Circular 2018-4.

SEC. 5, Coverage. - This Act shall apply to all social workers in all national government
institutions and local government units. This Act shall cover all social workers whether regular,
contractual or casual, now existing or hereafter created.

SEC. 6. Appropriations. - The funding sources for the amounts necessary to implement this
‘Act shall be as follows:



a. For national government entities, the amount necessary for the immediate implementation
of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act;

b. For LGUs, the amounts shall be charged against their respective local government funds
in accordance with the pertinent provisions of this Act and Republic Act No. 7160.

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DBM shall, within sixty (60) days after
the approval of this Act, prepare and issue the necessary guidelines to implement the provisions
of this Act.

‘SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, issuances, and
rules and regulations or parts thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette or in
one newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,