NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
PROVIDING HEALTHCARE BENEFITS AND SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE 
TO "CABOS" AND "COBRADORES" OF SMALL TOWN LOTTERY, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
Explanatory Note
Small Town Lottery (STL) Cabos and Cobradores play a crucial role In the 
operation of the STL. They ensure the smooth collection of bets by providing customer 
service to STL players. Despite their significant contributions, these individuals often 
lack access to adequate healthcare benefits and social security coverage.
The purpose of this proposed measure is to address this gap by providing 
healthcare benefits and social security coverage under the Social Security System 
(SSS), Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG, and Philippine Health Insurance 
Corporation (PhilHealth) to STL Cabos and Cobradores. The provision of healthcare 
benefits and social security coverage is a fundamental aspect of any society that aims 
to prioritize the welfare of its citizens.
By providing them with healthcare benefits and social security coverage, the 
State is affirming their rights to social protection and creating a more inclusive society 
that prioritizes the well-being of all its citizens, regardless of their occupation or socio­
economic status.


In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly
sought.
Bffy T. Tulfo
Senalor


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENAT
S.B. No.
Senate
23 JUL12 PI :44 
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RECEIVED BV.
Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
PROVIDING HEALTHCARE BENEFITS AND SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE 
TO "CABOS" AND "COBRADORES" OF SMALL TOWN LOTTERY, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
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SECTION 1. Coverage. - This Act shall cover all Cabos and Cobradores who are
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acting as field sales representatives of duly-accredited Small Town Lottery (STL)
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Authorized Agents Corporation (AAC) in the Philippines.
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SEC.2. Cabos and Cobradores. - Cabos and Cobradores refer to the sales
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force or the field sales representatives of STL-AAC.
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SEC. 3. Healthcare Benefits and Social Security Coverage. - Cabos and
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Cobradores engaged in the STL Sector shall be entitled to healthcare benefits and
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social security coverage under the programs of Philippine Health Insurance
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Corporation (PhilHealth), Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG, Social Security
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System (SSS) and other labor standard benefits/incentives from the PCSO.
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SEC. 4. Additional Benefits - In addition to healthcare benefits and social
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security coverage, STL Cabos and Cobradores shall be entitled to other benefits,
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including but not limited to:
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(a) Retirement benefits, subject to the applicable laws and regulations;
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(b) Disability benefits, subject to the applicable laws and regulations;
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(c) Life insurance coverage, subject to the applicable laws and regulations; and
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(d) Training and skills development programs to enhance their employment
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opportunities.
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SEC. 5. Enrollment and Contributions - Cabos and Cobradores shall be
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required to enroll in the PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and SSS programs and make regular
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contributions, in accordance with the existing rules and regulations of the respective
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agencies.
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SEC. 6. Implementation-Ihe appropriate government agencies, including the
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PhilHealth, the SSS, and the PCSO
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, shall establish the necessary mechanisms and procedures to ensure the
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effective implementation of this Act. They shall also coordinate with STL operators and
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stakeholders to facilitate the provision of healthcare benefits, social security coverage,
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and other benefits to STL Cabos and Cobradores.
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SEC. 7. Penalties - Any violation of this Act, including non-compliance with
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the provision of healthcare benefits, social security coverage, and other benefits, shall
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be subject to penalties as provided by the relevant laws and regulations.
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SEC. 8. Separability Clause. -If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall
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remain in force and effect.
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SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
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executive order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions
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of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation
Approved,