NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
s. No. 1988
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RECEIVED BV:
Introduced by Senator MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID
AN ACT
TO DESIGNATE THE SEVENTH (7TH) DAY OF APRIL OF EVERY YEAR AS 
BARANGAY HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKERS DAY, MANDATING 
CONCERNED AGENCIES TO CONDUCT EVENTS DURING ITS OBSERVANCE, 
TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The government enlisted the Barangay Health Workers (BHW) to bring health 
services to the basic political unit in the country. They are usually a resident of the 
area whose work capacity is initially assessed by the physician and recommended for 
hiring as health volunteers.
BHWs are employed and trained by the LGU health offices as barangay nutrition 
scholars (as community links of the service providers who care for the malnourished, 
mobilize/ assist the community and upkeep records / reports) and further trained to 
assist in specific health programs such as tuberculosis program, maternal and child 
health, immunization, educating the members of the community, as well as recording 
of health, hygiene and environmental profile of their barangay.1
1 Department of Health | R.A. 7883: Barangay Health Workers' Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995 
www.doh.gov.ph


Our barangay health and nutrition workers are indispensable in ensuring that 
everyone has access to public health services and in realizing the right to health of 
Filipinos wherever they may be situated.
DahH kinikilala natin ang kontribusyon ng ating mga barangay health at 
nutrition workers sa sektor ng kaiusugan at sa pambansang kauniaran, ngayon, higit 
kaiianman, na dapat ipakita ng pamahaiaan ang kanyang pagpapahaiaga sa kaniia sa 
pamamagitan ng pagtataiaga ng isang araw upang siia ay kiiaianin at isuiong ang 
kaniiang mga karapatan.
This bill seeks to recognize the invaluable contribution and sacrifices of our 
barangay health and nutrition workers and the whole public health sector.
It is a response to the call to declare the seventh (y*") of April as Barangay 
Health and Nutrition Workers Day as a recognition to the rights of barangay health 
and nutrition workers, their hardwork and dedication, and their contribution to 
delivering health services to our countrymen.
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
lUEL "LITO" M. LAPID
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
s. No. 1988
of tl)p
23 MAR 13 P3:17
RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
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AN ACT
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TO DESIGNATE THE SEVENTH (7TH) DAY OF APRIL OF EVERY YEAR AS
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BARANGAY HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKERS DAY, MANDATING
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CONCERNED AGENCIES TO CONDUCT EVENTS DURING ITS OBSERVANCE,
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TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Tide. — This Act shall be known as the "Barangay Health and
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Nutrition Workers' Day Act".
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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared to be the policy of
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the State to undertake initiatives that will give due honor and recognition to the crucial
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role of its barangay health and nutrition workers who are at the forefront of the
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delivery of health care at the grassroots level, and effectively harness their potential
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as partners in national development. To promote the wellness and well-being of
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barangay health and nutrition workers and instill in their hearts and minds the values
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of nationalism, collective action, civic consciousness and patriotism among them that
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will shape the character needed for national development.
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SECTION 3. Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers' Day. — In recognition
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of the contribution of the barangay health and nutrition workers to the delivery and
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continuity of primary health care and nutrition services in the country, the seventh
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(7th) day of April is hereby declared as Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers' Day.
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SECTION 4. Inter-agency and Multi-sectoral Effort. — The Department of
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Health, Department of Interior and Local Government, and the National Nutrition
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Council, in partnership with the national organization of barangay health and nutrition
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workers, shall serve as the lead agencies In the preparation and implementation of
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the annual program of activities and advocacy campaign for the observance of the
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Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers' Day.
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To ensure the meaningful observance of this day as herein declared, the heads
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of local government units and sangguniang barangays are encouraged to allow their
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respective personnel to participate in any related activities in their localities,
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communities, offices or establishments.
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SECTION 5. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to implement the
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provision of this Act shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
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SECTION 6. Separabiiity Cause. — In the event that any part, section or
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provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court,
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the remaining provisions thereby shall remain valid and in full force and effect as If
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the sections or provisions so annulled or voided had never been incorporated herein.
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SECTION 7. Repealing Cause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders,
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Issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof not consistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed or modified and/or superseded as case may be by this
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Act accordingly.
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SECTION 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation, whichever comes earlier.
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Approved,