Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
    Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Hon. Mark O. Go 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
A golf caddie is one who assists a golfer by carrying his bag, clubs and other 
equipment, and in most cases, gives insightful advice and moral support to a golf player. 
He is usually aware of the challenges and obstacles within a particular golf course and 
also knowledgeable with the best strategy in playing it which includes determination of 
overall yardage, appropriate pin placements and club selection. 
As we are aware of, a caddie is not usually an employee of a private club or 
resort. They are classified as an "independent contractor," meaning that he or she is 
basically self-employed and does not receive any benefits or perks from his association 
with the club. In some clubs and resorts, caddie programs are being implemented, 
however, benefits are rarely offered.  Considering the nature of their work, these 
independent workers are vulnerable to some health hazards 
There are around ninety three (93) golf courses in the country with concentration 
in the Luzon area. And there are more than a hundred caddies who worked in a particular 
golf club excluding other service workers. These caddies undergo a certain training 
usually provided by the club management and are subject to the club’s rules and 
regulation on caddie service.  
This bill seeks to provide health, retirement and other benefits to our golf caddies 
and other independent workers who render their services to the club and its players by 
ensuring their enrolment and coverage under the SSS, Pag-IBIG and PhilHealth. 
Hence, in order to give assistance and relief to these particular members of our 
informal sector, immediate consideration and approval of this proposed measure is 
earnestly sought. 
MARK O. GO 
July 1, 2022 
7:03 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  ________ 
Introduced by Hon. Mark O. Go 
AN ACT 
MANDATING   GOLF  CLUBS  TO  PROVIDE   SOCIAL  SECURITY 
AND  WELFARE  BENEFITS  TO  GOLF  CADDIES  AND  OTHER RELATED 
SERVICE  WORKERS THROUGH A  SHARED CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 
   Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:   
SECTION 1. Accreditation of Golf Caddies and Other Related Service Workers. 
- The management of every golf club shall accredit golf caddies and other related
service workers who render assistance to players of the golf club.
SEC. 2. Social Security System (SSS), Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-
IBIG) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Coverage and 
Payment of Contributions. - Golf caddies and other related service workers of a golf 
club shall be covered by the SSS, the Pag-IBIG Fund, and the PhilHealth upon their 
accreditation by the golf club management. 
The payment of the SSS, Pag-IBIG Fund and PhilHealth monthly contributions 
shall be jointly shared by the golf caddies and other related service workers, and the 
players in accordance with existing rules and regulations. 
Golf caddies and other related service workers shall also be entitled to retirement 
benefits as provided under Republic Act No. 7641. 
SEC. 3. Collection of Contributions. -The golf club management shall devise and 
institute a mechanism for the collection of the SSS, Pag-IBIG Fund, and PhilHealth 
monthly contributions from golf caddies and other related service workers. 
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of 
implementation, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of 
this Act are hereby repealed, modified, superseded or amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,