Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 3235
Introduced by HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. VINCENZO 
RENATO LUIGI R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA, AND 
HON. TERRY L. RIDON 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Electricity is a vital component of our daily lives, especially in the operation of 
transportation systems and infrastructure, the education sector, health facilities, and the 
overall operations of both the government and the private sector. However, the onslaught of 
typhoons regularly destroys electric power lines, poles, and other components of our electrical 
system, resulting in the interruption of numerous functions, including health service delivery, 
communications, disaster response, and other forms of social welfare services to affected 
communities. 
In these circumstances, line workers are considered first responders and at the 
forefront of fixing distribution lines during clearing and electrical restoration operations. Line 
workers of electrical cooperatives also conduct bayanihan efforts, especially in hard-hit areas 
by typhoons, such as in 2020 when, Typhoon Rolly struck the Bicol region, where 306 line 
workers volunteered.1 Line workers are also essential in implementing the government's total 
electrification and rural development agenda, despite the safety and life risks they face in 
fulfillment of their duty. 
Further, line workers are fundamental in fiber optic installation, telecom infrastructure 
maintenance, and transmission line construction and maintenance, which are all vital in 
ensuring internet connectivity. Despite these, line workers remain one of the most underrated 
sectors in our workforce. 
Section 18, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that “The State affirms labor as 
a primary social economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their 
welfare.” In accordance with this constitutional mandate, and in recognition of the significant 
role our line workers play in our country, this bill seeks to:  
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Declare the first Monday of August of every year as National Line Workers
Appreciation Day.
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Mandate the National Electrification Administration to conduct lecture sessions for line
workers alongside other stakeholders and spearhead the conduct of an annual
national convention.
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Encourage the Department of Energy and private distribution utilities to conduct
activities for the meaningful observance of the celebration.
This bill was passed on third reading during the 19th Congress, showing the
1 Velasco, M. M. (2020, November 3). ECs deploy over 300 line workers on Bicol power restoration. Manila Bulletin. 
https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/3/ecs-deploy-over-300-line-workers-on-bicol-power-restoration 
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overwhelming recognition of line workers’ contributions in our society. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE 
HON. VINCENZO RENATO LUIGI R. VILLAFUERTE 
HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
HON. TERRY L. RIDON 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 3235
Introduced by HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. VINCENZO 
RENATO LUIGI R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA, AND 
HON. TERRY L. RIDON 
AN ACT PROCLAIMING THE FIRST MONDAY OF AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS LINE 
WORKERS APPRECIATION DAY  
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 "National Line Workers Appreciation 
Day Act.” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of State Policy. – The State recognizes the country's continued 
economic growth and development by maintaining a reliable supply of electricity to the 
different industries and households, through a well-maintained electricity distribution and 
transmission system. Thus, it acknowledges the role of the electrical line workers in the quest 
for sustainable rural development through total electrification of the countryside and 
appreciates the contribution of our line workers in nation-building. 
SECTION 3. National Line Workers Appreciation Day. – The first Monday of August of 
every year is hereby declared as National Line Workers Appreciation Day. 
SECTION 4. Program of Activities. – The National Electrification Administration (NEA) shall, 
in coordination with other stakeholders in the power industry including electric cooperatives, 
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, National Transmission Corporation, Private 
Electric Power Operators Association, Manila Electric Company and other organizations 
employing line workers, shall conduct lecture sessions for line workers, such as, trainings and 
seminars to ensure the significance of the National Line Workers Appreciation Day and its 
meaningful observance. 
The NEA shall spearhead the conduct of an annual national convention as part of the 
program of activities for this day. Electric cooperatives shall likewise support the NEA in all its 
efforts to promote and facilitate related activities. 
The Department of Energy and private distribution utilities, including power 
transmission companies and telecommunications companies, are hereby enjoined to launch 
activities such as training, seminars, and learning sessions for line workers in celebration of 
the National Line Workers Appreciation Day. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause. – If for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force 
and effect. 


SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, issuances, decrees, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, 
modified, and repealed accordingly. 
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,