. SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2258 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
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PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF WORKERS IN THE WELLNESS SPA, 
BEAUTY SALON,FITNESSGYM AND RELATED BUSINESSES BY 
FACILITATING THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SSS, FURTHER AMENDING 
FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1161, AS AMENDED OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The increasing awareness of the people on health and aesthetics brought about 
the establishment of wellness, beauty, health, and fitness centers; thus the 
employment of thousands of barbers, haircutters or hairstylists, manicurists or 
pedicurists, make-up artists or beauty professionals, masseuse, reflexologists or 
therapistl;! and gym trainers, fitness instructors or dieticians. 
However, despite the fact that these specialists had undergone training, they are 
p'~I~ Qn i:0mmisl?ion b~l?il? ~nd ari:l not c(~>I1!?idi:lri:ld as empl9Yi:leS of thi:l ci:lnter!? 
where they render service; thus depriving them of certain benefits including 
Social Security System (SSS) contribution from an employer. 
Their current 
empioyment arrangement with the said bUSiness establishments renders them as 
self-employed and leaving them responsible to pay their entire SSS membership 
dues. 
This measure seeks to amend Republic Act No. 1161, as amended, otherwise 
. known as the "Social Security Law" by expressly exempting the barbers, 
haircutters or hairstylists, manicurists or pedicurists, make-up artists or beauty 
professionals, masseuse, reflexologists or therapists and gym trainers, fitness 
instructors or dieticians among the self-employed persons with respect to their 
coverage in the SSS, regardless of their contractual arrangement, non-
recognition as employees, or form of remuneration. As such, the centers or 
business establishments where they render service are mandated to pay for an\:! 
remit the employer's contribution to SSS. 
This will enable these specialists to reap the benefits of being an active SSS 
member without the burden of paying their contributions all by themselves. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of the bill is earnestly sought. 
Senate. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN, JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
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MAY 28 P 6 :08 
PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF WORKERS IN THE WELLNESS SPA, 
. BEAUTY SALON, FITNESS GYM AND RELATED BUSINESSES BY 
FACILITATING THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SSS, FURTHER AMENDING 
FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1161, AS AMENDED OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in C6flgress assembled! 
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SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - As declared under Section 18, Article II of 
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the 1987 Constitution, the State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. 
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It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare. 
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The social security of workers in the weltness centers, beauty and grooming 
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salons, fitness gyms, spas and massage parlors, and other interrelated services 
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should alw<ly~ be protected and promoted. 
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Section 9-A of Republic Act no. 1161, as amended otherwise known as the 
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"Social Security Law", is hereby further amended, to read as follows" 
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"SECTION 9-A. Compulsory Coverage of the Self-employed. 
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Coverage in the SSS shall be compulsory upon such self-employed 
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persons as may be determined by the Commission under such 
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rules and regulations as it may prescribe, including but not limited 
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to the following: 
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1. All self-employed professionals; 
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2. Partners and si'1gleproprietors of business; 
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3. Actors and Actresses, directors, 
e scriptwriters and news 
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correspondents who do not fall within the definition of the term 
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"employee" In Sec. 8 (d) of this Act; 
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4. Professionals athletes, coaches, trainers and jockeys; and 
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5. Individual farmers and fishermen. 
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"FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE 
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CONTRACTUAL 
ARRANGEMENT 
OF 
THEIR 
NON 
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RECOGNITION AS EMPLOYEES, OR OF THt= KIND OR 
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SOURCE 
OF 
THE 
COMMISSIONS, 
EARNINGS, 


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COMPENSATION OR PAYMENT FOR THEIR SERVICES, THE 
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FOLLOWING 
SHALL 
NOT 
BE 
CONSIDERED 
AS 
SELF-
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EMPLOYED, 
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1. BARBERS, HAIRCUTTERS OR HAIRSTYLISTS; 
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2. MANICURISTS OR PEDECURISTS; 
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3. MAKE-UP ARTISTS; 
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4. MASSEUSE, REFLEXOLOGISTS OR THERAPISTS; AND, 
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5. GYM TRAINERS, FITNESS INSTRUCTORS OR DIETICIANS. 
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"THE BARBERSHOP, 
SALON, 
SPA, MASSAGE PARLOR, 
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WELLNESS/FITNESS CENTER OR GYM, OR ANY OTHER 
13SIMII-AR ENTITY 
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WHICH 
ANY 
OF 
THE 
ABOVE 
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ENUMERATED PERSONS OS AFFILIATED OR REGULARLY 
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REPORT TO 
RENDER 
HIS/HER 
SERVICES 
SHALL 
BE 
19CQN$IDERED TH6!R EMP!.OVER WHO $HALL DEDUCT ANI} 
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WITHHOLD FROM SUCH PERSON'S AVERAGE MONTHLY 
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COMMISSIONS, EARNINGS, COMPENSATION OR PAYMENT, 
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AS AN EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTION, AS WELL AS PAY FOR 
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AND REMIT FOR THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION IN 
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ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18 AND 19 OF THIS ACT, 
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SEC 3. Implementing Rules- within (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, the 
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Secretary of Labor and Employment is hereby mandated to issue its 
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Implementing rules. 
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SEC 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act, or any parts thereof, 
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is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of 
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tne otherPQftiQi1~, 
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SEC 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, 
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proclamations, rules, regulations, issuances and enactments of parts thereof 
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inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC 6. 
Effectivity. -
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
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complete publication in the offiCial Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
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circulation in the Philippines, whichever comes earlier. 
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Approved,