Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Our country ranked 17th as the most affected country from extreme weather events in the 2021 
Global Climate Risk Index.1 With an average of twenty (20) storms and typhoons annually, our 
country is undeniably vulnerable to both economic and social challenges brought by these 
disasters.2 One of which was the predicament of affected communities on electricity supply. 
With extreme weather events, the electric power lines, poles, and other components of 
our electrical system always face severe consequences. These transcended to interruption in 
communication, health service delivery, and disaster response efforts of government, non-
government organizations, and other stakeholders to disaster-affected areas. 
In these circumstances, our linemen play an essential role to fix distribution lines instantly. 
After the onslaught of disasters, they risk their safety and lives to take immediate and 
necessary actions during clearing and electrical restoration operations. In some situations, 
linemen faced miserable conditions often resulting to death.  Aside from their contribution 
during calamities, linemen also ensure continuous electricity in case of any destruction in our 
electrical system through pole repairs and maintenance, among others. They also play a vital 
role in ensuring electrification of far-flung areas in the country in line with the government’s 
objective of total electrification towards rural development. Despite these, linemen remained 
to be one of the most underrated sectors in our labor force. 
Therefore, this bill aims to declare first Monday of August of every year as National Linemen 
Appreciation Day. As part of the nationwide celebration, the National Electrification 
Administration (NEA) is mandated to conduct lecture sessions for linemen, such as, trainings 
and seminars to ensure the meaningful observance of the celebration. This bill also mandates 
the NEA to organize an annual convention supported by electric cooperatives while the 
1https://cpbrd.congress.gov.ph/images/PDF%20Attachments/Facts%20in%20Figures/FF2021-
09_Global_Climate_Risk.pdf 
2https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jan/05/filipinos-count-cost-of-climate-crisis-as-typhoons-
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Department of Energy and private distribution utilities are encouraged to launch activities such 
as trainings, seminars and learning sessions for linemen.  
 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.  
 
 
 
 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.             MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE   
 
 
 
 
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA  
 
 
NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT  
PROCLAIMING THE FIRST MONDAY OF AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS 
LINEMEN APPRECIATION DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "National Linemen 
Appreciation Day Act". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of State Policy. – The State recognizes the country's 
continued economic growth and development by maintaining reliable supply of 
electricity to the different industries and households, through a well-maintained 
distribution and transmission electrical system thus, it acknowledges the role of the 
electrical line workers in the quest for sustainable rural development through total 
electrification of the countryside and appreciates the contribution of our line workers 
in nation-building. 
SECTION 3. National Linemen Appreciation Day. – The first Monday of August of 
every year is hereby declared as National Linemen Appreciation Day. 
SECTION 4. Program of Activities. – The National Electrification Administration 
(NEA) shall, in coordination with other stakeholders in the power industry including 
electric cooperatives, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, National 
Transmission Corporation, Philippine Electric Plant Owners Association, Manila 
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Electric Company and other organizations employing linemen, shall conduct lecture 
sessions for linemen, such as, trainings and seminars to ensure the significance of the 
National Linemen Appreciation Day and its meaningful observance. 
 
The NEA shall spearhead the conduct of an annual national convention as part of the 
program of activities for this day. Electric cooperatives shall likewise support the NEA 
in all its efforts to promote and facilitate related activities. 
 
The Department of Energy and private distribution utilities including power 
transmission companies and telecommunications companies are hereby enjoined to 
launch activities such as trainings, seminars and learning sessions for linemen in 
celebration of the National Linemen Appreciation Day.  
 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause. – If for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall 
remain in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, issuances, decrees, 
rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are 
hereby amended, modified, and repealed accordingly. 
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
Approved,