TWEENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 327
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Introduced by SENATOR CAMILLE VILLAR
AN ACT
GRANTING 13™ MONTH PAY TO CONTRACTUAL AND JOB ORDER 
PERSONNEL OF THE GOVERNMENT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is a declared policy of the State to affirm labor as a primary social economic 
force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare (Article II, 
Section 18 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution).
Also, labor rights are rooted in the Constitution, with drafters dedicating a full 
provision, setting forth rules and laws that are beneficial to labor, as related to in 
Article XIII, Section 3, to wit:
'The State shall afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, 
organized and unorganized, and promote full employment and 
equality of employment opportunities for all.
It shall guarantee the rights of all workers to self-organization, 
collective bargaining and negotiations, and peaceful concerted 
activities, including the right to strike in accordance with law. They 
shall be entitled to security of tenure, humane conditions of work, 
and a living wage. They shall also participate in policy and 
decision-making process affecting their rights and benefits as may


be provided by law.
The State shall promote the principle of shared responsibility 
between workers and employers and the preferential use of 
voluntary modes in settling disputes, including conciliation, and 
shall enforce their mutual compliance therewith to foster industrial 
peace.
The State shall regulate the relations between workers and 
employers, recognizing the right of labor to its just share in the 
fruits of production and the right to reasonable returns of 
investment, and to expansion and growth".
In line with this mandate, the government must ensure equitable treatment of 
all individuals rendering service to the State, including those whose employment status 
is classified as contractual or job order.
Many of these "temporary hires" have served in various government agencies 
and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) for several years—some 
even decades—performing duties and responsibilities comparable to those of regular 
employees. Yet, they remain ineligible for legally mandated benefits such as the 13th 
month pay, which is accorded to permanent government personnel.
This bill seeks to grant 13th month pay to all contractual and job order 
personnel In government as a matter of fairness, recognition, and support—especially 
amid rising living costs.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly
sought.
CAMILLE VILLAR


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Sesskjn 
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SENATE
327
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AN ACT
GRANTING 13th MONTH PAY TO CONTRACTUAL AND 30B ORDER 
PERSONNEL OF THE GOVERNMENT
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of die Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Short Tide. - This Act shall be known as the "13th Month Pay Law 
for Contractual and Job Order Personnel".
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State affirms labor as a primary and 
social economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their 
welfare, regardless of their status of employment.
Sec. 3. Coverage. - This Act shall cover all government employees, regardless 
of their employment status, contractual or job order personnel, provided that 
they have completed at least one contract (minimum of three months) with 
the government before July 1 of the current fiscal year, prior to the granting
of the 13th month pay.


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Sec. 4. Mandatory Payment of 
Month Pay. - All government employees
regardless of their employment status, contractual or job order personnel, shall be 
entitled to 13th month pay every year.
Sec. 5. Minimum Amount. - The minimum amount of the 13th month 
pay for contractual and job order personnel shall not be less than one-half of 
the monthly salary by the employee based on his/her current contract with 
the government.
Sec. 6. Implementing Rules. - Within sixty days from the enactment of this 
law, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall promulgate the 
guidelines for this Act.
Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid 
or unconstitutional, the other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, deaees, executive orders, letters of 
instructions, proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent 
with this Act shall be deemed notified, amended, or repealed accordingly.
Sec. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general 
circulation.
Approved,