Senate Bill 211: ₱15,000 Salary Increase for Public School Teachers and Employees

Senate Bill No. 211, also called the Public Basic Education Teachers and Employees Act or the Dagdag Sahod Act, seeks to grant a ₱15,000 across-the-board salary increase for all teachers and non-teaching personnel in public basic education. Filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros on July 7, 2025, the measure is currently pending in Senate committee deliberations.

Key Feature: ₱15,000 Salary Hike

The proposed increase will be given in three annual tranches:

₱6,000 in the first year
₱5,000 in the second year
₱4,000 in the third year

This hike is on top of existing raises under the Salary Standardization Law and aims to directly address the long-standing issue of low compensation for educators.

Why It Matters

Public school teachers and employees often struggle to make ends meet, with many taking on side jobs or seeking work abroad. The proposed law responds to these challenges by:

Alleviating financial strain amid rising living costs
Encouraging teacher retention and reducing the need for moonlighting
Fulfilling the constitutional mandate to provide educators with “adequate remuneration and job satisfaction”

Next Steps

If passed, the increases will take effect starting January 1 of the year after enactment, funded through the General Appropriations Act. The DBM, in consultation with the DepEd and teachers’ groups, will release implementing guidelines.