Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8548

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

Explanatory Note:

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this representation
respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been receiving support from the past
and present Congress.

RA 10631 or more commonly known as the “Domestic Workers Act” was enacted in
2013 in recognition to the plight and circumstance of every household helper.
Philippine labor laws do not fully cover the roles and benefits of this occupation despite
the sheer number of employed kasambahays in the country. One of key features of the
Domestic Workers Act is the imposition of a minimum wage of Php 2,500.00, Php
2,000.00, and Php 1,500.00 for those employed in the National Capital Region (NCR),
chartered cities and first class municipalities, and other municipalities, respectively.

Unfortunately, three years after its enactment, review and adjustments to the
minimum wage of household helpers still remains unattended by the Regional Tripartite
and Productivity Wage Boards (RTPWBs). There is much more to be desired in
addressing the growing needs of kasambahays, especially with the rising price of goods
and the high cost of living in the country.

This measure seeks to increase the salary of household helpers or kasambahays
through the amendment of the provision on the minimum wage in the Domestic
Workers Act.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
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JOHN IN “#UL SERVO” C. NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 8548

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE OF KASAMBAHAYS AMENDING FOR THIS
PURPOSE SEC. 24 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10361, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
“DOMESTIC WORKERS ACT" OR "BATAS KASAMBAHAY”

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 24 of the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay, is hereby
amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 24. Minimum Wage. - The minimum wage of domestic workers shall not
be less than the following:
(a) [Fwe thousand—five—hundred—pesos—{PHP—2,500-00)] THREE
THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 3, 000.00) a month for those employed in the
National Capital Region (NCR); AND

(b) E 800+ TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (PHP 2, 500.00) a month for those employed in
[chartered-cities-and-first-class-municipalities;and ] OTHER CITIES AND
MUNICIPALITIES.
(c) [One thousand five hundred pesos (PHP 1,500.00) a month for those
employed in other municipalities.}

XXX XXX XXX

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, regulation or ordinance contrary
to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.


SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,