Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_2344

Introduced by Rep. Evelina G. Escudero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“What nobler employment, or more valuable tothe state, than that of the man who instructs the rising
generation.”-Marcus Tullius Cicero

This bill seeks to provide Longevity Service Incentive (LSI) Benefit to all public school
teachers except those from state colleges and universities (SUCs) nationwide

While in school, our children are left to the care of teachers. It is there where our children’s
well-being, knowledge, and skills are honed. Teachers act as substitute parents and see to it that
children’s talents and right values are developed

It is lamentable that while we have numerous graduates yearly, there is a dearth of teachers.
This problem poses a great challenge to our government. The exodus of educators to find greener
Pasture abroad, to be nannies and domestic helpers, is a formidable problem that needs to be
confronted and resolved. In order to assure that the nation would have a generation of talented.
intelligent and values-oriented individuals with love towards their fellowmen and country, we need to

have teachers capable and willing to be educators. This bill seeks to give them the incentive to remain
as such.

‘Teaching involves responsibility and devotion to the profession. For those who choose to be
teachers and remain as such, itis the noblest sacrifice a person could do. It gives a sense of pride to
all parents and professionals, and to all Filipinos who were once under the tutelage of such noble
teachers, The LSI Benefit is intended to encourage and reward these teachers as unsung heroes of
today. Small amount as it may seem, it will surely be appreciated by our long suffering teachers

Hence, early approval of this bill is earnestly sought

Citudee/

ove INA G, ESCUDERO



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

2344
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Evelit

AN ACT

PROVIDING LONGEVITY SERVICE INCENTIVE (LSI) BENEFIT TO ALL PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS EXCLUDING THOSE FROM STATE UNIVERSITIES AND
COLLEGES (SUCs) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

assembled:

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

SECTION 1. An annual Longevity Service Incentive (LSI) Benefit shall be granted to all public
school teachers, excluding those from state universities and colleges (SUCs), who have rendered at least

six months of continuous service whether as contractual,

mode of payment

Length of Service
6 months

Over 6 mos-12 mos
Over 12 mos-18 mos
Over 18 mos-24 mos
Over 24 mos-30 mos
Over 30 mos-36 mos
Over 36 mos-42 mos
Over 42 mos-48 mos
Over 48 mos-54 mos.

Over 54 mos

|, substitute or permanent under the following

Basic salary per month
10%

20%

30%

100%,

The LSI Benefit shall be paid on the 15" day prior to the end of the school year or upon retirement or


Separation from service. Those with gaps covering one year as of the current school year due to leave of
absence without pay (LWOP)for reasons other than the allowable leaves with pay are entitled to LSI
Benefit based on the following:

No. of Days of Gap in Service Basic Salary per month
1-29 working days 100%
30 to 59 working days 75%
60 to 89 working days. 50%
90 to 119 working days 25%
120 working days or more 0.

SEC.2.The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the
appropriations for the Department of Education. Thereafler, such sum as may be necessary for its further
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 3.The Department of Education shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations
within ninety (90) days after the enactment of this Act

SEC. 4.This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or i
‘a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,