SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
'15 
fEB 23 
AlO:1 B 
SENATE 
S. NO. 
2661 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trill!lnes Iy-,--~~~~~ 
AN ACT 
INCREASING MATERNITY LEAVE BENEFITS FROM SIXTY (60) DAYS TO 
ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS OR FOUR MONTHS, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE, P.O. 442, AS AMENDED BY R.A. 7322 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The vital role of women in society and economy has long been recognized in our country. 
The Philippine Constitution under Art. II, Sec. 14 states that the State shall recognize the 
role of women in nation-building and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the 
law of men and women. Also, Art. XIlI, Sec. 14 of our Constitution, provides that the 
State shall protect working women by providing safe and healthful working conditions" 
taking into account their matemal functions, and such facilities and opportunities that will 
enhance their welfare and enable them to realize their full potential in the service of the 
nation. 
In 2008, UNICEF cited the Philippines' Mortality Rate wherein thirty two (32) Filipino 
children (per 1,000 live births) die before the age of five and the Philippines ranked 86th 
among 190 countries with the highest under-tlve mortality rate. The report also cited 
several recommendations that would help reduce our country's mortality rate among 
which is access to exclusive breastfeeding for a long period of time l WHO even 
recognizes breastfeeding as an ideal way of providing young infants with the nutrients 
they need for healthy growth and development2 
This recognizes matemity as a vital social function played by women and protects the 
rights of working women and their infants to pTOper health care by increasing the 
matemity leave of working women from sixty (60) days or eight (8) weeks to one 
hundred twenty (120) days or sixteen (16) weeks thereby allowing mothers to breastfeed 
their child for at least four (4) months. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of the bill is earnestly sought. 
ANTO~;r 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
'15 
FEB 23 
A10 :111 
SENATE 
2661 
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HECEIVUi By; . t' .. 
lotnMIoC'Cd by S'aiator Antonio "'SoDDy'" F. TriIIllofti=., ' =-IV~ __ 
AN ACT 
INCREASING MATERINII"fY LEAVI!: BI!:NEITIT:S FROM SIXTY (60) DAYS TO 
ONE HUNDRED TWF.INI1'V (120) DAYS OR FOUR MlOINITHs" AMENDING FOR 
nlE PUJIlPOSE, P.O. 441., AS AMENDIID BY R..A.. nn 
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7322, is' hereby amended to' read as tolfO'ws: 
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"ART. 133. Maternity Leave Betlejits. 
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