Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse pi xo.4325

Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our public school teachers are the heart of our country’s public education system. They
are responsible for molding the minds of young Filipinos in whose hands the future of our
country depends. Their important role in society, however, is not properly compensated. They
are greatly underpaid given their heavy workload.

This bill seeks to address this situation by raising the minimum salary grade level of
teachers from the current Salary Grade 11 to Salary Grade 19. The objective of the measure is
to properly compensate our public school teachers and to incentivize the best and brightest
graduates from top universities to be part of our public education system. This way we can
ensure quality education for every Filipino student.

The Department of Education (DEPED) and the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) shall take lead in promulgating the implementing rules and regulations.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4325
HOUSE BILL Nt

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Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V

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

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

SEC. 1. Increase in the Minimum Salary Grade Level. ~ The present minimum salary grade level of
public school teachers in the elementary 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 shall 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. Appropriations. ~ 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 (5) years to allow the Department
of Budget and Management (DBM) to make the necessary budgetary adjustments to facilitate the
smooth implementation of this 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. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DepEd and the DBM shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including rules and regulations
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

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SEC. 6. 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. 7. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,