Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No________________ 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and 
 EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA  
Explanatory Note 
Electrification plays a crucial role in achieving socio-economic development in the 
country particularly in rural and isolated communities. Establishing access to electricity to 
these communities substantially improves the quality of life of all their residents. Rural 
electrification equates to poverty alleviation, free access to education and rapid socio-economic 
advancement.  
The sustainability of several electrification projects has been a success due to several 
factors, but most noteworthy is the hard work of our electrical line-workers. Their contribution 
to meet the increasing demand for energy is more than consequential. They are the !first 
responders” during calamities and disasters, restoring power to aid the work of the other 
responders. They are exposed to various risks which include electrocution, burns, injury due to 
falls, and death. Therefore, it is apt for the State to provide proper compensation and insurance 
for our line-workers.   
This measure was approved by the House in the 18TH Congress and was promptly 
submitted to the Senate. This is refiled for the same considerations for which it was previously 
approved.  
In consonance with the Constitutional mandate to raise the standard of living and 
quality of life for all, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
              ALFEL M. BASCUG 
EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
 1ST District, Agusan del Sur 
2nd District, Agusan del Sur 
June 30, 2022
1:46 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No________________ 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and 
 EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA  
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY INSURANCE COVERAGE AND 
BENEFITS FOR ALL LINE WORKERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the !Line Worker Insurance and 
Benefits Act.” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognized the role of the electrical line 
workers in the quest for sustainable economic development through the continuous and reliable 
supply of electricity, not only in residential dwellings, but most importantly, in commercial and 
industrial establishments, specifically in the countryside and rural areas, as envisioned by the 
Rural Electrification Program, and the risk they encounter in the performance of their duties 
and responsibilities. As such, it shall provide measures that recognize the contributions of line 
workers to nation-building, particularly in the transmission and distribution sectors of the 
power industry by ensuring that their employers are providing them insurance coverage and 
other benefits in addition to what is provided for regularly by existing labor laws. 
SECTION 3. Definition of a Line Worker. – As used in this Act, line workers shall refer to 
any person including crew, drivers, and helpers, who are directly responsible for the 
construction, installation, maintenance, reconstruction, and repair of overhead transmission 
and distribution electrical systems, including underground cables, electrical substations, and 
other related electrical equipment and facilities. 
SECTION 4. Coverage. -This Act shall cover all line workers in the power industry sector as 
defined in Section 3 hereof, including those working in private distribution utilities (PDUs), 
electric cooperatives (ECs) and transmission or grid operator. 
SECTION 5. Mandatory Insurance Coverage. -All line workers shall be entitled to life and 
accident or disability insurance benefits in accordance with the following minimum required 
coverage schedule: 
A. In the case of distribution utilities, the insurance coverage requirement shall be
calibrated according to the following classification:
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CLASSIFICATION 
MINIMUM INSURANCE 
COVERAGE (PHILIPPINE PESO) 
Small 
200,000 
Medium 
400,000 
Large 
600,000 
Extra Large 
800,000 
Mega Large 
1,000,000 
 
 
B. For transmission or grid operator, the minimum insurance coverage shall be Two 
Million Pesos (P2,000,000.00) 
 
The coverage shall be effective upon the commencement of their employment until 
their separation from the company, either by resignation, termination, or retirement. 
The insurance premium payments shall be shouldered entirely by the employer. 
 
Employers who are already providing insurance coverage to their line workers equal to 
or more than the minimum requirement as prescribed herein are no longer required to 
make adjustments to their insurance coverage. Otherwise, they should augment the 
amount of coverage to comply with this Ac: Provided, That in no way shall this Act be 
construed to diminish or reduce any insurance coverage which the line workers are 
already receiving or any entitlements under existing laws, company policy or 
employment contract between the employer and the employees. 
 
SECTION 6. Mandatory Benefits. -In addition to the mandated insurance coverage, 
the employers of line workers shall also ensure the provision of the following 
mandatory benefits: 
 
a. Retirement benefits; 
b. Mortuary assistance; 
c. Disability benefits; 
d. Reimbursement of actual medical expenses in case of death, accidents, 
sickness, disability or injury sustained by the line worker in the line of duty: 
Provided, That when a line worker participates in power restoration and 
rehabilitation efforts in calamity-stricken areas or similar engagement 
hosted by an entity other than the employer of the line workers, such host 
entity shall provide the line worker with benefits similar to those provided 
under this Section and as may be allowed by its financial capacity to cover 
death, accident, sickness, disability or injury sustained by the line worker 
during such engagement. 
  
 
 
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in consultation with stakeholders, 
shall provide a comprehensive list of all other benefits that line workers should be entitled to 
in addition to the above mandatory benefits and the same shall be incorporated in the rules and 
regulations to be issued to implement this Act. 


 
 
 
SECTION 7. Disqualifications from Benefits. -No benefits shall be given to any line workers 
or the lineworker"s beneficiaries if and when the death, accident, sickness, disability, or injury 
happened during an authorized absence or abandonment of office or is caused by any of the 
following: 
 
a. Willful intention to injure or kill oneself; 
b. Notorious negligence; 
c. Failure to observe safety protocols or exercise reasonable care for one’s own safety; 
and 
d. Commission of a crime by the line worker. 
 
SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). -Within ninety (90) days upon 
approval of this Act, the NEA shall, together with the DOLE, the Energy Regulatory 
Commission, and in consultation with the PDUs and ECs, promulgate and issue the rules and 
regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act. 
 
SECTION 9. Separability Clause.- If any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions hereof, which are not affected thereby, 
shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause.- All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of 
instructions, administrative rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are contrary to or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 11. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
 
House Bill No________________ 
 
 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and 
 EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA  
 
 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY INSURANCE COVERAGE AND BENEFITS 
FOR ALL LINE WORKERS 
 
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 !Line Worker Insurance and Benefits 
Act”. 
 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – The State recognizes the role of the electrical line workers 
in the quest for sustainable economic development through the continuous and reliable supply 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 


 
 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
 
House Bill No________________ 
 
 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and 
EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA