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Senate Bill No. ^099
Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS TO KASAMBAHAYS 
UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10361, ENTITLED AN ACT INSTITUTING POLICIES 
FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF DOMESTIC WORKERS', OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE "DOMESTIC WORKERS ACT " OR "BA TAS KASAMBAHA Y",
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is the policy of the state to give highest prioritization in formulating policies that will 
protect the rights of people especially in the reduction of social, political and economic 
inequalities. The Kasambahays^xe part of every household and they provide extra care 
to our family.
However, it has been reported that they are often underpaid. The purpose of this bill is 
to ensure that our kasambahays not only have easy access to alternative learning 
systems but also have Philhealth coverage.


The passage of this measure is thus earnestly sought:'
FFY T. TULFO


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
Senate Bill No. 9
23 APR 26 P12 34
RECEIV-
Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS TO KASAMBAHAYS 
UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10361, ENTITLED AN ACT INSTITUTING POLICIES 
FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF DOMESTIC WORKERS', OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS TH E "DOMESTIC WORKERS ACT " OR "BA TAS KASAMBAHA Y",
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Enhanced Batas Kasambahay 
Act of 2023".
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to protect and promote 
the right to health of the people while affirming labor as a primary social economic force- 
-protecting the rights of workers and promoting their welfare. It is therefore the 
responsibility of the State to provide social benefits for the labor force and the 
underprivileged. The Constitution also encourages non-formal, informal, and indigenous


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learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs 
particularly those that respond to community needs.
The Congress shall give highest priority to the enactment of measures that protect 
and enhance the right of all the people to human dignity, and reduce social, economic, 
and political inequalities. The provision of additional benefits and access to education, 
especially to the disadvantaged citizens of our society, works to this end.
By providing their services, kasambahays play a vital role in the basic unit of our 
society. Therefore, it is necessary that the State promote and protect their rights by 
providing them access to social services and benefits, consistent with the principle of 
raising the quality of life for all, especially the underprivileged.
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
hereby defined as follows:
a. "Kasambahay" refers to any person engaged in domestic work as defined under 
Section 4(d) of Republic Act No. 10361 or the Batas Kasambahay.
b. "Alternative learning systems" refers to a learning system that provides for a 
substitute or option to formal education through practical means.
c. "Maintenance drugs or medicines" refer to medications taken regularly or on a 
recurring basis prescribed to treat chronic and/or long-term illnesses or diseases.
d. "Outpatient drugs or medicines" refer to medications that are obtained outside 
of a hospital.
SECTION 3. Continuing Education. - Without prejudice to Section 20 of Republic Act No. 
10361, otherwise known as the Batas Kasambahay, each kasambahay shall have at least 
one (1) hour per day, or six (6) hours per week, for continuing alternative or skills 
education which hours shall be considered as compensable working hours.


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To make online learning accessible to kasambahay, the Department of Labor and 
Employment (DOLE) shall institute a program to make internet-enabled devices accessible 
to kasambahay.
SECTION 4. Access to Alternative Learning Systems. - The Technical Education and Skills 
Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Education (DepEd), and Commission on 
Higher Education (CHED) shall provide equal opportunities and access to all kasambahays 
through alternative learning systems, as well as applications and online content designed 
to enable and encourage participation, interaction, and development, for upskllling and/or 
further study.
SECTION 5. Kasambahay Education Inter-Agency Committee - There is hereby created 
a Kasambahay Education Inter-Agency Committee, hereinafter referred to as the 
Committee, for the formulation of effective alternative learning framework for all 
kasambahays. The Committee shall be composed of the Secretary of Labor Employment 
as Chairman, or any official as may be appointed by him, and the respective heads of 
TESDA, DeEd, and CHED, or any official as may be appointed by them, as members.
The Committee shall have the following mandate:
a. Formulate a practical module for the alternative learning of kasambahays;
b. Study efficient terms and conditions for the access of kasambahays to 
alternative learning taking into consideration the right of both employers and 
kasambahays;
c. Provide efficient access to alternative learning considering that kasambahays 
may not have the necessary tools or gadgets to access online education; and
d. Such other functions as may be deemed necessary for the implementation of 
the alternative learning of kasambahays.
SECTION 6. Free Maintenance Medicine for Kasambahays. - Maintenance medicine of 
kasambahays for illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, tuberculosis, and such
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Other chronic illnesses to be determined by the DOH shall be purchased by the Local 
Government Units of their workplace. Such maintenance medicine purchased shall be 
legally chargeable and covered by the National Health Insurance Program implemented 
by PhilHealth. A delivery system must be put in place for monthly or quarterly regular 
deliveries of such maintenance medicines to kasambahays.
Such coverage shall be distinct from in-patient drugs provided during and right after 
confinement due to the aforementioned illnesses and diseases.
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within thirty (30) days upon 
approval of this Act, the Kasambahay Education Inter-Agency Committee and PhilHealth 
shall promulgate rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions 
of this Act.
SECTION 8. Separability Clause. -If, for any reason, any portion or provision of this Act 
shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected thereby 
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, proclamations, rules, 
regulations and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,