Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

wipno, 4211

LANETE, M.D.

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIE!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As stated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it is the prime duty of the State to
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among
them. It is also its solemn mandate to protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

Health is and should be the most important concern of every society. It is the primary
moving factor which enables every human being to participate in society. Without it, society
would be dull and unproductive,

tis an established fact that most of the country’s health programs are concentrated on
the massive population living in the urban areas such as those of Metro Manila. Although
there are government hospitals in various parts of the country, these are mainly situated in the
major cities of each province

Rarely does healthcare reach the far-flung areas of the country. As such, the lack of
altention in terms of health given to Filipinos living in these areas has had a poor effect on
their health. Diseases and malnutrition greatly affect these people, who belong to the
‘marginalized sector of society

‘As a solution to this predicament, it is essential that the State take a proactive step by
establishing a program that would devote utmost attention to the health of Filipinos living
both in urban and rural areas. It is imperative that health care services be made readily
available and accessible to these people. By mandating the presence of at least once health
worker in every Barangay, the State will help secure the people's health as the healthcare
worker will see to it that proper nutrition and medical attention is provided. Only through
such solution will the State accord the people their right to health

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

;COTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D
epresentative
‘Third District, Province of Masbate



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

H. B. No. 4211

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

AN ACT
MANDATING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE AT LEAST
ONE (1) HEALTH WORKER IN EVERY BARANGAY, INCREASING THEIR
SALARIES AND BENEFITS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines. in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Provision of Barangay Health Worker. There shall be provided at least
one (1) health worker in every barangay throughout the country. Such health worker shall be
under the control and supervision of the Department of Health in close coordination with the
Local Government Health Officer. As far as practicable, the barangay health worker to be
employed must be living in the barangay where he/she is to be assigned, or within the city or
municipality in which the barangay is to be found.

SEC. 2. Salary Grade. The barangay health worker shall receive monthly salary and
benefits equivalent to a salary grade not lower that SG 10 pursuant to Section 7 of Republic
Act No. 6758 or the Salary Standardization Law of 1989; Provided, that they have acquired
the necessary civil service eligibility. In addition, the barangay health worker shall be entitled
to a Christmas bonus equivalent to their one (1) month salary, and all the benefits granted to
other barangay employees within their city or municipality, including the incentives and
benefits under Republic Act No. 7883 otherwise known as the Barangay Health Workers’
Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of Health shall
promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Appropriation. The sum of Twenty Million Pesos (P20,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated for the initial implementation of this Act. Such amount as may be necessary for
the continued implementation of this Act shall be included and integrated in the General
Appropriations Act as part of the budget of the Department of Health.


SEC, 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations,
or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the

completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,