EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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S.B. No. 1775
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
DECLARING THE MONTH OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR 
AS THE “NATIONAL FRONTLINERS MONTH” IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
As we continue to face the challenges brought by the Covid-19. 
pandemic, the significant contributions and important role of frontline 
workers to overcoming the dangers of a disease outbreak have been 
highlighted and magnified a hundredfold.
We have seen the courage, strength and commendable efforts of our 
frontline workers, especially our LGU and barangay officials and employees, 
in relentlessly fighting the challenges of protecting and serving our 
communities. Most Filipinos are kept out of harm’s ways - safe at home and 
able to continue working and being with loved ones - because our frontline 
workers - the healthcare workers, food delivery drivers, supermarket workers, 
restaurant cooks, security guards, agriculture and fisheries workers, garbage 
collectors, bank employees, logistics workers, energy, water and other utility 
employees, police and military personnel, social workers, media people, and 
local government unit (LGU) and barangay workers — to name a few, have been 
working selflessly during this pandemic, reporting to their offices or job sites.


and risking their personal health to keep the economy in motion and the rest 
of us safe.
Heeding the call to render essential services, fighting the spread of the 
virus, maintaining order and ensuring the availability of basic and critical 
resources and services, these frontline workers have risked their own lives as 
well as their family members eveiy day whenever they deal with a patient, 
deliver food to our homes, clean our houses, collect our trash, keep 
subdivisions, villages, condominiums and barangays safe and secure, 
maintain cleanliness in public spaces to prevent the spread of other diseases, 
bring food and cash rations to the needy and vulnerable, and ensure that 
everyone comply with the community quarantine order to stop the spread of 
Covid-19.
No doubt that these frontline workers are rightfully hailed as the new 
heroes of our time, as they put their own safety on the line to continue serving 
the public while the rest of us stay home. This is not the first time nor will it 
be the last time that these frontline workers have and will staunchly and 
heroicly respond to the call of duty.
Since June is the month when we celebrate Philippine independence 
which was brought about by the heroism of Filipino revolutionaries who 
fought against foreign rule, it is only fitting that this measure seeks to 
institutionalize the annual celebration of the principles, values and 
contributions of our frontline workers who carry the tradition of the same 
Filipino heroism through their own hard work and sacrifices. This measure 
seeks to give recognition to our frontline workers as the new breed of Filipino 
heroes by declaring the month of June of every year as the National 
Frontliners Month.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this meai
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ] 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ] 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1775
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
DECLARING THE MONTH OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR 
AS THE “NATIONAL FRONTLINERS MONTH” IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “The National 
Frontliners Month Act.”
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - In recognition of Filipino heroism 
through the hard work and sacrifices of our frontline workers, the month of June 
of every year is hereby declared as the “National Frontliners Month.”
to:
SEC. 3. Objectives of the Policy. - The National Frontliners Month aims
a. Recognize the significant contributions of frontline workers, such as 
the healthcare workers, pharmacists, energy, water and other utility 
sector employees, logistic workers, storekeepers, grocery and delivery 
workers, bank employees, security guards, garbage collectors, media 
people, social workers, police and military personnel, local government


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unit employees, barangay officials, government workers, and other 
frontline workers, in providing basic services for the essential needs of 
the public, especially during a pandemic and other crises;
b. Highlight the heroism of our frontline workers in protecting public 
welfare and keeping the country going during times of calamities, 
disasters and other crises;
c. Give distinction to major and commendable efforts, response and 
measures undertaken by our frontline workers, particularly our local 
government unit and barangay officials and employees; and
d. Institutionalize the annual celebration that gives honor to our frontline 
workers for their essential role and heroic response to the needs of the 
Filipino people.
SEC. 4. Lead Agency. - The Department of Health, the Department of 
Labor and Employment, and the Department of Interior and Local Government, 
as the lead, in coordination with the Civil Service Commission and other 
government agencies, are mandated to conduct activities and programs that 
promotes the principles and values espoused by our frontline workers as well as 
those that underscores, honors and/or rewards our frontline workers for their 
essential role in nation building and for their significant contribution in 
protecting public welfare.
SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to cany out the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the 
year following its enactment into law, and every year thereafter, as may be 
necessary.
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Health, the Department of 
Labor and Employment and the Civil Service Commission shall promulgate the


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necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. Such 
rules and regulations shall take effect immediately thereafter.
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. — Any laws, decrees, ordinances or rules and 
regulations which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act 
is hereby amended or repealed.
SEC. 8. Bffectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,