Full List of Benefits of DepEd Teachers - 2019

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has remained steadfast with its commitment in ensuring that education will always be a top priority. In fact under the law as stated in Article XIV, Section 5 (5) of the 1987 Constitution, it expressly provides that: “The State shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment.”

The Department of Education (DepEd) has also worked hand in hand with teachers to ensure that their welfare and rights are upheld. Thus, for the year 2019, teachers under DepEd get to enjoy several benefits, allowances and perks as mandated by the law.

The DepEd Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development (DepEd-BHROD) has listed the following benefits that public school teachers are expected to receive:

OTHER BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES:

• One step increment for every three (3) years of continuous satisfactory performance
• One of two-step increments due to meritorious performance using the Results-based Performance Management System (RPMS)
• Loyalty Cash Incentive depending on the number of years in service (starting on the 10th year amounting to P10,000 and P5,000 after every 5 years)
• Special Hardship Allowance to teachers assigned in hardship posts (cannot be reached by regular means of transportation through hiking or banca/motorcycle rides), mobile teachers and multigrade teachers (15-25% of basic salary)
• Honoraria for teaching overload subject to funds availability
• Leave privileges (Maternity, paternity, study leave)
• Additional incentive/allowances from LGU (selected divisions)
• Vacation service credits (maximum of 15 days per year)
• For mobile teachers, P2,000 per month for transportation allowance (Program Support Fund)
• For mobile teachers and DALCs, P5,000 per year for instructional materials
• In-service training (Program Support Fund)

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS:

• GSIS Benefits: Retirement and Life Insurance Premiums (RLIP)
• PhilHealth Benefits: Hospitalization, Annual Physical Exam
• Employees Compensation Program (ECP) Benefits
• Some of the significant developments in teachers’ compensation and benefits this year were due to the expanded welfare benefits for teachers. Among the changes were the Anniversary Bonus and the increase in the Chalk Allowance.

Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones shared that they remain committed in empowering our teachers. She earlier said, “Because we recognize their fundamental role in educating the Filipino learners and carrying out our reforms at the grassroots, we are relentless in our desire to capacitate and empower our teachers.”

(Source) — Sally, The Summit Express

Grant of Clothing Allowance to Deped Employees this Month

Clothing Allowance (U/CA) to Civilian Government Personnel shall be released this April 2019.

Attached is a copy of DBM Budget Circular No. 2018-1 dated March 8, 2018 on the Rules and Regulations on the Grant of Uniform/Clothing Allowance (U/CA) to Civilian Government Personnel, for reference.

Wide dissemination of this memorandum is enjoined.

RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE GRANT OF UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE (U/CA) TO CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

DBM BUDGET CIRCULAR NO. 2018-1

1.0 Background

Section 50 of the General Provisions of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10964 or the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 General Appropriations Act (GAA) provides that an amount not exceeding Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000) per annum is authorized for the payment of U/CA of each qualified government employee, subject to the guidelines, rules and regulations issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

2.0 Purpose

This Circular is issued to prescribe the updated rules and regulations on the grant of the U/CA to civilian personnel.

3.0 Coverage

This Circular covers civilian government personnel occupying regular, contractual, or casual positions; appointive or elective; rendering services on full-time or part-time basis.

4.0 Exclusions

The following are excluded from the coverage of this Circular:

4.1 Military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under the Department of National Defense and uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police, Philippine Public Safety College, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology under the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine Coast Guard under the Department of Transportation, and the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources;

4.2 Foreign service personnel of the Department of Foreign Affairs and of other departments/agencies who are stationed abroad;

4.3 Barangay officials and employees paid monthly honoraria; and

4.4 Those hired without employer-employee relationships and funded from non-Personnel Services appropriations/budgets, as follows:

4.4.1 Consultants and experts hired for a limited period to perform specific activities or services with expected outputs;

4.4.2 Laborers hired through job contracts (pakyaw) and those paid on piecework bases;

4.4.3 Student laborers and apprentices; and

4.4.4 Those whose services are engaged through job orders, contracts of service, and others similarly situated.5.0 Rationale of the Grant of U/CA

The U/CA is granted to defray expenses for uniforms or distinctive clothing which are the required appropriate attire for employees in the regular performance of their work. In general, such uniforms or clothing are intended to:

5.1 Identify the employees with their mother agencies and to convey emblem of authority; and


5.2 Serve as protective or working clothing; especially for maintenance, workshop, and farm personnel.

6.0 Rates of the U/CA

6.1 For FY 2018, the U/CA for full-time service of government personnel shall not exceed P6,000 per annum. For each subsequent year, the U/CA shall not exceed the amount authorized under the pertinent general provision in the annual GAA.

6.2 The U/CA per annum for part-time service shall be in direct proportion to the U/CA for full-time service. For example, the U/CA for part-time service in FY 2018 shall be computed as follows:

U/CA (Part-Time Service in FY 2018) = (P6,000) (x hours of part-time service/day) / 8 hours of full-time service


6.3 If funds in GOCC or LGU budgets are not sufficient to implement fully the U/CA authorized for the fiscal year, the U/CA may be granted at lower but at uniform rates for all qualified personnel.

7.0 Forms and Other Details of the U/CA

7.1 The U/CA may be granted in the following forms:

7.1.1 In the form of unforms procured though a bidding process which may include uniform articles normally worn as part thereof such as regulation caps, belts, etc., for incumbents of positions like Special Police, Security Guard, etc.;

7.1.2 In the form of textile materials and cash to cover sewing/tailoring costs, as has been adopted by very large departments; and


7.1.3 In cash form, for incumbents of executive positions who may not be required to wear the prescribed uniforms, or for those who will procure their individual uniforms according to set conditions.

7.2 As far as practicable, such uniform/clothing shall use Philippine tropical fibers pursuant to R.A. No. 92421, s. 2004.

7.3 Shoes shall be on the personal accounts of officials/employees, unless provided for by law.

8.0 Government Service Requirement

8.1 Generally, the full rates of the U/CA for full-time and part-time service shall be granted to those who are already in government service and are to render services for at least six (6) months in a particular fiscal year, including leaves of absence with pay.

8.2 The six (6)-month service requirement shall not cover those who are required to wear uniforms at all times in the performance of their work such as incumbents of positions of Security Guard, Special Police, medical and allied medical staff in hospitals, and those in similar situations, as they have to wear their uniforms at all times.

9.0 Grant of U/CA Due to Various Personnel Actions/Engagements

9.1 Newly-Hired Employee

A newly-hired employee may qualify to the grant of U/CA only after rendering six (6) months of service, and if expected to render services for at least six (6) months for the rest of the year.

9.2 An Employee on Detail

The U/CA of an employee on detail to another government agency shall be borne by the mother agency.

9.3 Transferred Employee

9.3.1 An employee who transferred to another agency and was not granted U/CA by the former agency shall be granted U/CA by the new agency, subject to the submission of a certification to that effect.

9.3.2 An employee who transferred to another agency within the year but was earlier granted U/CA by the previous agency shall no longer be granted U/CA by the new agency.


9.3.3 An employee who transferred to another agency and is required to wear uniforms at all times, may be granted U/CA by the new agency even if he/she was granted U/CA by the former agency, subject to the approval of the new agency head.

9.4 Employee on Study Leave or Study/Training/Scholarship Grant

9.4.1 An employee on study leave or on study/training/scholarship grant locally or abroad shall be entitled to the U/CA for the year if he/she renders at least six (6) months of service in the same year, including leaves of absence with pay, prior to and/or after the study leave or study/training/scholarship grant.

9.4.2 If an employee is on study/training/scholarship grant for the whole year, locally or abroad, and is not required to report for work, he/she is not entitled to the U/CA.

10.0 Fund Sources of the U/CA

10.1 For National Government Agencies (NGAs), including SUCs:

10.1.1 The amount of P5,000 per employee is already provided under the agency-specific budget and included in the comprehensive release of allotments through the GAA as Allotment Order.

10.1.2 The additional requirement of P1,000 per employee shall be charged against the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund (MPBF) under the FY2018 GAA,

10.2 For GOCCs, the amount required shall be charged against their respective approved corporate operating budgets.


10.3 For LGUs, the amount required shall be charged against their respective local government funds.

11.0 Personnel Services Limitation in LGUs

The grant of U/CA in LGUs shall be subject to the Personnel Services limitation in LGU budgets pursuant to Sections 325(a) and 331(b) of R.A. No. 7160 or the “Local Government Code of 1991.”

12.0 Responsibilities of Agencies

Agencies shall be held responsible for the proper implementation of the provisions of this Circular.

12.1 They shall issue internal guidelines on the grant of the U/CA such as, determination of the form of U/CA, and selection of uniform/clothing designs.

12.2 They shall also issue internal guidelines on: the prescribed uniform or clothing for specific or special employee groups; modified uniforms as may be necessary due to religious affiliations or creed, physical disabilities, or legitimate health reasons; and monitor compliance with set guidelines on wearing uniforms and appropriate attire.

12.3 They shall be held liable for any grant of U/CA not in accordance with the provisions of this Circular without prejudice, however, to the refund by the employees concerned of any excess or undue payments.

13.0 Resolution of Cases

Cases not covered by the provisions of this Circular shall be referred to the DBM for resolution.

14.0 Repealing Clause

This Circular repeals Budget Circular No. 2012-1 dated February 23, 2012.

15.0 Effectivity

This Circular shall take effect immediately.


BENJAMIN E. DIOKNO
Secretary

Gov’t employees to get Salary Increase Today

MANILA, Philippines — Government employees and officials are expected to get their salary increase for three months on Friday (March 29).

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) officer-in-charge Janet Abuel, through National Budget Circular no. 575, announced the “implementation of the fourth-tranche compensation adjustment for civilian personnel in the national government.”

Abuel emphasized in her circular that government agencies are directed to use “any available appropriations under the 2018 General Appropriations Act, as reenacted” for the increase” as mandated under Executive Order 76 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 15.

With the new salary adjustment, President Duterte is expected to receive a total of P399,739 monthly salary from P298,083 last year.

Vice President Leni Robredo, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin will receive a maximum monthly salary of P353,470 this year, an increase by more than P88,000 from P264,721 last year.

Cabinet members, other officials with Cabinet rank, senators and congressmen, meanwhile, will receive a P72,000 increase. Their monthly pay will now be P292.191 from last year’s P223,590.

Teachers and nurses will now get P22,829 adjusted pay rate for earnings ranging from P20,179 to P22,055 last year.

On January 15, 2018, the military and uniformed personnel received their salary increase as part of President Duterte’s promise since he took over as president in 2016. – Marje Pelayo

Source: UNTV

Updated Implementing Guidelines for Brigada Eskwela 2019

Stipulated in No. 10: Teaching personnel are entitled to earn vacation credits arising from their active involvement in the Brigada Eskwela activity. Teachers shall earn a one-day service credit for the accumulated eight hours participation in the maintenance effort. For further details on granting service credits to teachers, please refer to DepEd Order No. 53 s.2003 entitled Updated Guidelines on Grant of Vacation Service Credits to Teachers.

Graduation/Moving-Up 2019 Message - (Filipino)

Mainit na pagbati ang inihahatid ko sa mga tunay na bida ng okasyong ito— ang mga graduates at completers ng Taong Pampaaralan 2018-2019!

Tunay ngang ang araw na ito ay nakagagalak na pagdiriwang, hindi lamang dahil sa pagtatapos ng isa na namang taon ng kaalaman at pagkatuto, ng pagsisikap at pagtitiyaga ng ating mga mag-aaral. Ito rin ay ang muling pagsasara ng matagumpay na kolaborasyon ng mga magulang, guro, opisyal at manggagawa ng edukasyon, miyembro ng komunidad, at mga partners at stakeholders na may iba’t ibang pinagmulan, kultura, at kinagisnan.

Ang tema para sa taong ito, “Pagkakaisa sa Pagkakaiba-iba: Kalidad na Edukasyon para sa Lahat,” ay naglalayong tumalakay sa ating katapatan at pagmamahal sa ating kultura—ito man ay iba’t iba—na sumasalamin sa ating kaluluwa at nagbibigkis sa ating mga mamamayan. Muli’t muli ay atin nang napatunayan na magkakaiba man tayo ng pinagmulan, katayuan, relihiyon, o paniniwalang politikal, maaari tayong magkaisa sa pagkamit ng iisang layunin—ang paghahatid ng edukasyong de-kalidad, abot-kaya, napapanahon at mapagpalaya para sa lahat.

Habang ang Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ay patuloy na sumasabay sa daloy ng makabagong panahon, patuloy nitong nililinang ang mga 21st century learners, na hindi lamang kritikal at makabago mag-isip sa larangan ng science, mathematics, at robotics, kundi masining at malikhain din, at maaaring magtagumpay sa mga larangang may kinalaman sa pagpapayaman ng ating diwa at pagkakakilanlan bilang isang lahi.

Makaaasa kayo na sa pamamagitan ng K to 12 Basic Education Program, ang inyong Kagawaran ay patuloy na magsisikap hasain ang mga susunod na pinuno at tagapagtaguyod ng ating bansa sa isang lipunang yumayakap sa pagkakaiba-iba, kasama na ang pagsubok at pakinabang na kaagapay nito. Naniniwala ako na anumang landas ang kanilang tatahakin, ang ating mga graduates at completers ay hindi makalilimot sa kanilang pagiging Filipino at sa lahat ng bumubuo sa diwa nito—ang ating kultura, talento, kasaysayan at kakayahang mapagtagumpayan ang mga hamon ng buhay.

Muli, maligayang pagbati at mabuhay!

For the English Version of this message, click https://depeddocs.blogspot.com/2019/03/graduationmoving-up-2019-message-english.html

Graduation/Moving-Up 2019 Message (English)

My warmest greetings and congratulations to the foremost champions of this momentous occasion—the completers and graduates of School Year 2018-2019!

Graduation and moving-up ceremonies are indeed a joyous celebration, and not only because it culminates another year of learning and discovery, perseverance, and passionate work among our learners. It also caps off another year of successful collaboration among parents, teachers, education officials and personnel, community members, partners, and stakeholders of diverse roots, cultures, and traditions.

This year’s theme, “Unity in Diversity: Quality Education for All,” speaks of our commitment and loyalty to our culture—diverse as it is—that reflects our soul and unites our people. Time and again, we have proven that regardless of our descent, status, ethnicity, and religious and political beliefs, we can unite towards the realization of a common goal—the delivery of quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education for the Filipino learners.

While the Department of Education (DepEd) has carried on and embraced change amid technological advancements and the continuously shifting socio-economic landscape, it commits itself to the holistic development of 21st century learners who are not only critical and innovative thinkers in the fields of science, mathematics, and robotics, but who are also artistic and creative, and can thrive in the fields that appeal to our soul and our sense of identity.

Rest assured that through the K to 12 Basic Education Program, DepEd shall strive to hone our future leaders and nation-builders in a society that embraces diversity and all its challenges and advantages. I am positive that whatever path they wish to pursue hereafter, our graduates and completers will continuously enrich what makes up the Filipino soul—our culture, talent, history, and capacity to survive.

Again, congratulations and mabuhay!

For Filipino version of this message, click https://depeddocs.blogspot.com/2019/03/graduationmoving-up-2019-message.html