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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
SENATE
s.B. No. 2947
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
PROCLAIMING THE FIRST MONDAY OF AUGUST EVERY YEAR AS 
LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The backbone of our nation's power and telecommunications infrastructure is the network 
of electrical lines and cables that are maintained and repaired by a dedicated workforce 
known as lineworkers. These skilled tradespersons work tirelessly, often in hazardous 
conditions, to ensure the continuous flow of power and communications services to our 
communities.
This bill seeks to recognize the invaluable contribution of lineworkers to national 
development and the well-being of the Filipino people. In acknowledgment of their tireless 
service and dedication, this bill seeks to proclaim the first Monday of August every year 
as National Lineworker Appreciation Day. This observance is not just a symbolic gesture 
but a reaffirmation of the State's commitment to recognize and uphold the dignity of labor, 
especially those who perform essential yet often overlooked roles in our society.
By setting aside a day for their recognition, we aim to raise awareness of the crucial role 
these workers play in maintaining our nation's electrical and telecommunication 
infrastructure. It also serves as a reminder of the challenges and risks associated with 
their work, including working at great heights, handling high voltage lines, and often 
responding to emergencies in adverse weather conditions.


In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnest!/sought.
lATCHAL


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
SENATE
Introduced by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian
AN ACT
PROCLAIMING THE FIRST MONDAY OF AUGUST EVERY YEAR AS 
LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY
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 “National
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Lineworker Appreciation Day Act”.
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SECTION 2. Declaration of State Policy. - The State recognizes the
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importance of a reliable supply of electricity to different industries and
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households to achieve continued economic growth and development. As
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such, a well-maintained electrical transmission and distribution system and
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telecommunication network is needed. Thus, the State acknowledges the role
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of lineworkers in maintaining the electrical transmission and distribution
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system and telecommunication network and in contributing to sustainable
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rural development through total electrification and connectivity of the
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countryside, and appreciates the contribution of lineworkers to nation-
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building.
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SECTION 3. Definition of Lineworker. - For the purposes of this Act,
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a “lineworker” is defined as a skilled tradesperson responsible for the
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construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems and
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telecommunications lines. This includes working on high-voltage
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transmission lines, local distribution lines, and telecommunication cables,
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which are critical in ensuring the efficient and safe transmission and
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distribution of electricity and connectivity through the telecommunication
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network, often requiring work in challenging conditions to maintain the
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infrastructure that powers and connects homes, industries, and essential
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services across the nation.


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SECTION 4. National Lineworker Appreciation Day. - The first
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Monday of August of every year is hereby declared as National Linemen
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Appreciation Day.
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SECTION 5. Program of Activities. - The National Electrification
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Administration (NEA) and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
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shall, in coordination with other stakeholders in the power and
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telecommunications industry, including electric cooperatives, private
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distribution utilities. National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP),
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National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), and other organizations
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employing lineworkers, shall conduct lecture sessions for lineworkers, such
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as trainings and seminars to ensure the significance of the National
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Lineworker Appreciation Day and its meaningful observance.
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The NEA and NTC shall spearhead the conduct of an annual national
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convention as part of the program of activities for this day. Electric
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cooperatives shall likewise support the NEA in all its efforts to promote and
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facilitate related activities.
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The Department of Energy (DOE), private distribution utilities, NGCP,
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TransCo, telecommunication companies, and other organizations employing
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lineworkers, are hereby enjoined to launch activities, such as trainings,
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seminars, and learning sessions for lineworkers in celebration of the National
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Linemen Appreciation Day.
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SECTION 6. Rules and Regulations. - The NEA and NTC, in
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consultation with public and private stakeholders, shall, if necessary,
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promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of
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this Act.
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SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of
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this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not
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affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances,
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decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions
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of this Act are hereby amended, modified, and repealed accordingly.
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SECTION 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15)
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after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
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circulation.
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Approved,