Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE ―JINKY BITRICS‖ R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROVIDING LEAVE INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS FOR MEN WHO 
UNDERWENT ANDROLOGICAL PROCEDURES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Prostate cancer is responsible for over 3,200 deaths annually in the Philippines1, and is
currently ranked as the third most common cancer among men in the country, following lung and 
colorectal cancers. The risk of developing this chronic disease significantly increases with age, 
making early detection critical in mitigating its impact on public health. 
However, the potential side effects of andrological treatments, such as incontinence, 
urinary issues, hot flashes, nausea, and fatigue, often result in extended absences from work and 
costly medical maintenance—expenses that many Filipino workers, particularly those with 
modest incomes, are unable to bear. 
This proposed legislation seeks to bring attention to the often-overlooked issue of 
andrological procedures, which remain under-discussed due to cultural stigmas surrounding 
men’s health in the Philippines. By raising awareness and promoting accessible treatment 
options, this bill aims to address the financial, medical, and social challenges faced by Filipino 
men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer and other andrological conditions. 
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In view of the foregoing, approval of the bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE ―JINKY BITRICS‖ R. LUISTRO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE ―JINKY BITRICS‖ R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT PROVIDING LEAVE INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS FOR MEN WHO 
UNDERWENT ANDROLOGICAL PROCEDURES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SEC. 1. Short title. – This Act shall be known as the ―Special Workplace Benefits for Men Act 
of 2024‖ 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to adopt an integrated and 
comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, 
health and other social services available to all the people at affordable cost. Furthermore, the 
state shall address andrological needs of men in the workforce and shall endeavor to provide 
additional medical leave and benefits. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – 
Andrological Disorders – refer to a range of medical conditions that affect the male 
reproductive system and genitourinary tract. This includes issues related to male fertility, sexual 
dysfunction, and other disorders unique to men. 
Male member of the workforce – Individuals who were born with a male sexual/biological 
characteristic and those who have underwent procedures to change their biological 
characteristics to a male sex. Furthermore, there should not be a distinction between rank-in-file 
employees, managerial, interns, and alike.  
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Government Health Insurance Provider – Shall be, but not limited to, Government Service 
Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS), and Philippine Health Insurance 
Corporation (PhilHealth). 
 
SEC. 4. Free Andrological Test and Procedures. – Male members of the workforce shall have 
access to free medical test and procedure to address their andrological disease in public health 
hospitals. Among others, route check-ups, medicines, and follow-up checkups shall endeavor to 
make essential goods, health and other social services available free from cost; Provided, they 
are holders or beneficiaries of government health insurance provider.  
 
SEC. 5. Benefits – Men's right to health –  
 
(a) Comprehensive Health Service. - The state shall, at all times, provide comprehensive 
and gender-responsive health services and programs to remove the stigma that fences the 
Filipino men from pursuing gender-based medical needs.  
 
Access to the following services shall be ensured: 
 
1. Responsible, ethical, legal, safe, and effective methods of family planning; 
 
2. Family and State collaboration in youth sexuality education and health services 
without prejudice to the primary right and duty of parents to educate their children; 
 
3. Prevention and management of reproductive tract infections, including sexually 
transmitted diseases, HIV, and AIDS; 
 
4. Prevention and management of reproductive tract cancers such as prostate cancer, 
testicular cancer, and other andrological conditions and disorders; 
 
5. Prevention and management of infertility and sexual dysfunction pursuant to ethical 
norms and medical standards;  
 
(b) Comprehensive Health Information and Education. - The state shall provide men in 
all sectors with appropriate, timely, complete, and accurate information and education on 
all the above-stated aspects of men's health in government education and training 
programs 
 
SEC. 6. Special Leave Benefits for Men – A male member of the workforce having rendered 
continuous aggregate employment service of at least six (6) months for the last twelve (12) 


months shall be entitled to a special leave benefit of two (2) weeks with full pay based on his 
gross monthly compensation following surgery caused by andrological disorders. 
 
SEC. 7. Creation of Male Andrological department Section in Medical Institutions – Every 
public hospital, public medical center, and other public medical institutions must establish a 
Male Andrological Section for the accommodation of the services to male members of the 
workforce. Private medical institutions are encouraged to establish a section to accommodate the 
services to male members of the workforce. 
   
SEC. 8. Implementing Agencies. — The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of 
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) shall lead in the implementation of this Act.   
 
SEC. 9. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall 
be sourced from the budgets of the DOH, PCSO, and government health insurance provider 
under their current General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sums necessary for the 
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in their annual GAA.  
  
SEC. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — DOH, DSWD, and government health 
insurance providers in consultation with other government agencies shall promulgate the 
implementing rules and regulations within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act. 
   
SEC. 11. Separability Clause. – if any provisions or part thereof, is held invalid, or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting.  
   
SEC. 12. Repealing Clause. – any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of 
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with the provision 
of this Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.  
   
SEC. 13. Effectivity. – this Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
   
Approved