THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
‘04 JUL -1 
A9 :42 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
S. B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to rationalize the implementation of national policies, standards and 
regulations relating to occupational safety and health and environmental protection. 
Studies show that there are a number of government agencies, both national and local, 
that are involved in the administration and enforcement of occupational safety and health and 
environmental protection laws. It appears that these agencies are authorized by existing laws to 
participate in the implementation of these concerns. 
In the field of occupational safety and health, there are no less than ten (IO) agencies that 
The same is true with respect to the 
are involved in the implementation of the program. 
implementation of environmental protection laws. 
Studies moreover show that there is no single lead agency that coordinates and oversees 
the implementation of the national program on occupational safety and health and the 
environmental protection thereby resulting in the fragmented administration of said programs. 
Existing laws do not provided for a clear delineation of responsibilities of the agencies 
that participate in the implementation of these programs thereby resulting in the overlapping and 
duplication of functions and difficulty in pinpointing direct responsibility. 
The bill proposes to identify the lead agency which will be responsible for coordinating 
and overseeing the activities of all agencies that are involved in the promotion of occupational 
safety and health standards and environmental protection programs. It also seeks to authorize the 
lead agency, after consultations with participating agencies and sectors concerned, to prescribe 
administrative fines in cases of violations of such standards and regulations. 
The administrative fines which may be imposed are in addition to the penalties provided 
for under existing laws. The fine is imposed on a daily basis until the violation is corrected. 
This is an effective measure to ensure compliance with the law. 
For the foregoing considerations, early approval of this bill is earnestly recommended. 


SEMAtE: 
OFTICE OF W E  SECRETARY 
'04 JUL -1 
A9:42 
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
) 
RECIEIVED BY: 
S E N A T E  
1205 
S. B. No. 
c 
Infxoduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT 
TO 
RATIONALIZE 
TRE 
ADMINISTRATION 
AND 
ENJFORCEMENT OF ALL LAWS ON OCCUPATIONAL 
SAFETY 
AND 
REALTH 
STANDARDS 
AND 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives ofthe Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to: 
(a) 
Protect every worker against injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful 
working conditions, thereby assuring the conservation of valuable manpower resources and the 
prevention of unnecessary loss or damage to lives and properties; 
(b) 
Protect and advance the right of the people to a well-balanced and healthful 
ecology in accord with the rhythm, harmony and integrity of nature; 


(c) 
Prevent and control pollution of water, air and land from any source which will be 
detrimental to public health, safety and welfare and adversely affect rational utilization of 
sustainable resources of the country; 
(d) 
Create, develop, maintain and improve conditions under which people and nature 
may prosper in wholesome harmony with each other; 
(e) 
Insure the attainment of an environmental quality that is conducive to a life of 
dignity and well-being; and 
(0 
Promote and support research and training activities which are necessary to 
develop relevant standards in occupational health and safety and legislations to protect the 
environment. 
SEC. 2. 
Lead Agency in Occupational Safety and Health Promotion. - The 
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall be the principal agency in coordinating and 
monitoring the activities of all government agencies involved in the implementation of all laws 
to promote occupational safety and health. For purposes of this Act, the term “occupational 
safety and health” shall include any matter that affects the safety and health of workers in all 
places of employment. 
Toward this end, the DOLE shall be primarily responsible for the administration and 
enforcement of all laws, standards and regulations on occupational safety and health and shall 
have the following duties: 
(a) 
Review existing policies, standards and programs of all government agencies 
involved in occupational health standards and recommend to the President and Congress new 
policies, standards and programs relative thereto in consultation with a tripartite body composed 
of the representatives of the workers; employers and the government; 


(b) 
Enlist the assistance of appropriate government agencies, including local 
government subdivisions, in the implementation and/or enforcement of occupational safety and 
health programs, standards and regulations in accordance with such conditions as it may 
prescribe; 
(c) 
Act as the national monitoring agency on the progress of the implementation of 
policies, programs, research, training and information dissemination on workers safety and 
health and submit a yearly report thereon to the President and Congress; and 
(d) 
Promulgate such necessary rules and regulations to effectively cany out the 
provisions and objectives ofthis Act. 
SEC. 3. 
Lead Agency in Environmental Protection. - The Department of 
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall be the principal agency of the government in 
coordinating and monitoring the activities of all government agencies or instrumentalities 
involved in the administration and enforcement of all laws, standards and regulations relating to 
environmental protection and the natural resources of this country in formulating an intensive 
and integrated program on environmental protection, including, but not limited to, manufacture, 
importation, processing, distribution, use and disposal of hazardous and toxic substances and 
mixtures; and development, utilization and conservation of natural resources and over-all 
maintenance of a well-balanced and healthful ecology. 
Toward this end, the DENR shall be primarily responsible for the administration and 
enforcement of laws, standards and regulations on environmental protection and on the natural 
resources of this country and shall have the following duties: 
(a) 
Review existing policies, standards and programs of all government agencies 
involved in the establishment of environmental assessment and recommend to the President and 
Congress new policies, standards and programs relative thereto in consultation with pertinent 
government and non-government agencies; 


(b) 
Enlist the assistance of appropriate government agencies, including local 
government subdivision, and non-government, organizations in the implementation andor 
enforcement of environmental health, safety and protection programs, standards and regulations 
in accordance with such conditions as it may prescribe; 
(c) 
Act as the national monitoring agency on the progress of implementation of 
policies, programs, research, training and information dissemination on environmental health, 
safety and protection and submit a yearly report thereon to the President and Congress; and 
(d) 
Promulgate such necessary rules and regulations to effectively cany out the 
provisions and objectives of this Act. 
SEC. 4. 
Sanitation. - The Department of Healtb (DOH) shall be responsible for 
formulating policies, standards and programs in sanitation. The DOH shall make periodic 
inspections for the purpose of issuinglrenewing sanitary permits for establishments. 
SEC. 5. 
Administrative Sanctions in cases of Violations. - (a) In addition to the 
penalties provided for by existing laws, the DOLE may, by appropriate regulations, prescribe 
administrative fines for violations of occupational safety and health standards or regulations 
promulgated there under which in no case shall be less than One hundred pesos (P100.00) nor 
more than Ten thousand pesos @lO,OOO.OO) a day, depending upon the gravity of the violation, 
starting from the date the violation is uncovered until the same has been corrected by the 
offender. 
The fines shall accrue to the Occupational Safety and Health Fund and shall be managed 
by a Board, with the Secretary of the DOLE as Chairperson and the pertinent government 
agencies as members, which shall implement programs and promote research and training in 
occupational safety and health. 
(b) 
In addition to the penalties provided for by existing laws, rules and regulations, 
the DENR may, by appropriate regulations, prescribe administrative fines for violations of 


environmental health, safety and protection standards or regulations promulgated thereunder 
which in no case shall be less than One hundred pesos (PlOO.00) nor more than Ten thousand 
pesos (Pl0,OOO.OO) a day, depending upon the gravity of the violations, starting from the date the 
violation is in covered until the same has been corrected by the offender. 
The fines shall accrue to the Environmental Safety and Protection Fund and shall be 
managed by a Board, with the SecretaIy of the DENR as Chairperson and the pertinent 
government agencies as members, which shall implement programs and promote research and 
training in environmental protection. 
SEC. 8. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and 
regulations or part or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby 
repealed, modified, superseded or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 9. 
Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act or the application of 
such provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the remainder of this 
Act or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected 
thereby. 
SEC. 10. 
Effectjvjty Clquse - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general 
circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approve4