Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF RHPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINHTHENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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HOUSE BILL NO. 6153
Introduced by Rep. Vincent J. Garcia
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is a matter of fact that we, Filipinos, are known as family-centered.  We value the
family above anything else. In times of sorrows and joys, we stick together, more so in the
event of death of an immediate family member.
It is quite ironic, however, that while vacation leaves are granted on top of the other
leave benefits such as paternity and matemity and sick leaves, no leave is granted as a matter
of right on the part of the employees in the event of death of an immediate family member.
Consequently, absences were usually incured during this contingency as it is innate in us to
join our family in times of tragedies especially the passing away of a loved one. This we don't
mind as it as a bounden duty for us to moum together with our families and afford the departed
a decent interment.
It is, therefore, the objective of this bill to grant a bereavement leave of five (5) working
days, with full compensation, to employees in the private and public sectors in the event of
death of a spouse, child, parent or sibling to enable them to join their families during their
mouming and perform their last duties to the beloved departed. During the duration of the ten-
day  leave,  said  employees  shall  be  excused  from  reporting  for work while  receiving  full
compensation therefor, subj ect only to reasonable limitations.
It is believed that the approval of this measure will boost the morale of the working
force and ultimately, enhance their efficiency and productivity.
In view of the foregoing, the prompt approval of this measure is earnestly requested.
V,^wl  Seda
VINCENT J. GARCIA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETHENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HoUSEBILLNo.6153
Introduced by Rep. Vincent J. Garcia
AN ACT
GRANTING BEREAVEMENT LEAVE OF FIVE WORKING DAYS WITH PAY T0
EMPLOYEES  IN  THE  PRIVATE  AND  PUBLIC  SECTORS  IN  TIIE  EVENT  OF
DEATH OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILy MEnmER
Be it enacted by the  Senate and the House Of Representatives  Of the Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Sfeorf rz.//e. -This Act shall be known as the "Bereavement Leave Act of
2019."
SECTION 2. Dec/arcrfj.o# o/Sfcrfe Po/z.ey. It is the policy of the State to strengthen the
Filipino family as the foundation of the nation and promote its solidarity and total development.
Accordingly, the State recognizes that the death of an immediate family member is a tragic
occasion  for  Filipinos  that  requires  family  solidarity  to  moum  together  and  share  in  the
emotional and material burden in the intement of the departed.
SHCTION  3.  Bereaveme#f  Leave.   -   There   shall  be  granted  under  this  Act  a
Bereavement Leave of five (5) working days with full compensation to any employee of the
private and public sectors in the event of death of an immediate family member. Provj.dec7, that
an employee may avail of this leave for not more than three occasions during the entire duration
of his employment under the same employer.
For purposes of this Act, an immediate member of an employee's family refers to the
spouse, a parent, a child or a sibling.
SE:C"O"  4.  Implementing Rules  and Regulations.  - The Seorctary  o£ Labor  and
Employment and the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission shall, within thirty (30)
days from the approval of this Act, issue such rules and regulations necessary for the proper
inplementation of the provisions hereof.


SECTION 5. Pe7'!cz/fz.es. - Violations of Section 2 of this Act or the rules and regulations
promulgated  thereunder  shall  be  penalized  by  a  fine  not  exceeding  fifty  thousand  pesos
(P50,000) or by imprisonment of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than six (6) months,
or both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Court.
If the violation be committed by a coxporation, partnership, association, firm or similar
entities,  the  penalty  of imprisonment  shall  be  imposed  on  the  officer  or  officers  directly
responsible for the violation.
SECTION 6. IVo#-Dz."z.#wfz.o# C/¢wse.  - Nothing in this Act shall be construed as a
diminution of any existing benefits granted under existing laws, decrees, orders or any contract,
agreement or policy between employers and employees.
SECTION 7.   Repecr/I.ng C/czuse. - All laws, decrees, issuances, rules and regulations
or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.
SECTION 8. Ejorecfz.vtry. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of national
circulation.
Approved.