Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL xo, 8751

Introduced by Congressman ALFRED VARGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teaching is the profession that creates all other professions. But while teachers
are genuinely fulfilled in their practice, they also struggle with the financial limitations
of their career. Thus, it is only fitting that we reward these individuals with more
benefits.

This bill seeks to increase the salaries received by public school teachers by
raising the minimum salary grade level of teachers from Salary Grade 11
(Php19,077.00) to 19 (Php36,409.00).

Through this bill, not only do we boost the morale and self-esteem of Filipino
teachers, but we also contribute to their socio-economic and professional growth
Furthermore, if enacted, this measure may attract more individuals to commit to the
profession of teaching in public schools.

This Representation, including the bill’s proponent from the Senate, Senator
Sonny Angara, earnestly seeks the speedy passage of this bill.

ALFRED VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 8702

Introduced by Congressman ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
FROM SALARY GRADE 11 TO 19

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 élementary and secondary schools shall
be upgraded from Grade 11 to Grade 19; Provided however that the salary upgrading shall
be differentiated in accordance with the qualifications and length of service rendered by
teachers and shalll not be prejudiced by across the board salary 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 (DepEd) 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
years to allow the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to make the necessary
budgetary adjustments to facilitate the smooth implementation of this Act.

SEC 4. Inclusion in Appropriations Act. - 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. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DepEd and the DBM shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.


SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. ~ All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including rules
and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/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, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,