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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._3141

Introduced by REP. NATHANIEL “Atty. Nat” M. ODUCADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Philippines, it is common for women, especially mothers—to stay at home and
prepare things for the family. They cook, clean, do the laundry, manage the budget, take care
of their children, and even look after elderly or sick family members. Back in January 2018,
the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that approximately 29.5 million or 40.3
percent of the total population 15 years old and over were not in the labor force. According to
the Philippine Statistics Authority, women made up 67.5 percent of the total population of
people who are not in the labor force. In fact, women spend on average 6.5 hours per day on
care-related activities- nearly three times more than what men spend. Moreover, specialized
surveys shows that Filipino women invest 20-25 hours per week in non-care household chores
and approximately 25-30 hours in caregiving — substantially exceeding men’s contributions.
Despite their great deal of work, society sees them as “not working” because the work that they
do does not generate any money. The untold truth, however, is that they are the glue that binds
the very fabric of the family.

This bill, Housewives Compensation Assistance Act, seeks to recognize the value of
unpaid care work done by stay-at-home housewives. As a matter of fact, in 2023, Fi
is 15% higher from the

families spent approximately 353.23 thousand Philippine pesos, whi
307.19 thousand Philippine pesos back in 2021. That is why giving financial support to poor
stay-at-home housewives will help families meet their needs, since it proposes giving one
thousand five hundred pesos (Php 1,500) per month to full-time housewives from poor families
as a form of support and appreciation. This financial assistance, though limited, signifies formal

recognition of domestic work as a legitimate and essential economic contribution.

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This bill is more than a policy—it’s a declaration of respect. Indeed, nation building
begins in the humble unseen labor of every Tahanan. Compensating housewives is not an act
of charity—it is long-overdue justice for women whose silent sacrifices have sustained families

and fueled society.

earnestly sought

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In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._3141

Introduced by REP. NATHANIEL “Atty. Nat” M. ODUCADO

AN ACT PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR FULL-TIME HOUSEWIVES’
UNREMUNERATED WORK AND CRUCIAL ROLE TO NATION-BUILDING

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Nanay ng Tahanan Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. ~It is hereby declared a policy of the State to recognize
the work at home of stay-at-home mothers or housewives as valuable economic activity. To
this end, stay-at-home mothers or housewives shall receive financial compensation for all the
services rendered on a full-time basis to their children and their families.

SEC. 3. Coverage. This Act shall apply to all housewives whose family’s economic
status falls below the poverty threshold, who work as full-time housewives, and do not have
part-time nor home-based work that is compensated; Provided, That the full-time housewives
mentioned above shall care for their children or at least one child with ages 12 years or below,
or beyond the age of 12 years old, if the child possesses mental incapacity and cannot take care
of oneself.

SEC. 4. Compensation. Financial assistance equivalent to one thousand five hundred
(Php 1,500.00) pesos per month shall be given to housewives who are covered under this Act.

To account for inflation and align compensation assistance with legislated wage
increases, the compensation assistance is subject to a review every three (3) years by Congress,
in consultation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). At the onset
of implementation, the government shall make use of the DSWD National Household
Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) database to identify the initial set of
beneficiaries. After the first year of implementation, the DSWD, in coordination with the local
Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) of each local government unit (LGU), shall

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set up mechanisms for annual updating of the NHTS-PR for determining other qualified
beneficiaries under this program.

SEC. 5. Conditionalities. The financial compensation shall be released by the DSWD, with
the support of the concerned LGUs subject to the following conditions:
a) The child or children is/are enrolled in public schools with at least 85 percent
attendance;

b) The child or children manifest responsible behavior in preparation for eventual

independence from full-time services of the mothers; and

) The family (father, mother and children) attends a quarterly barangay assembly aimed
at empowering the family to become responsible members of their locality, and at
reducing the time burden of unpaid care for women living in poverty.

SEC. 6. Implementing Agency. The DSWD, together with the concemed LGUs, shall
implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. —-Within ninety (90) days from the
approval of this Act, the Secretary of the DSWD, in consultation with the Secretaries of the
Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Department of Education shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations, including the targeting and screening of

beneficiaries, for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 8. Appropriations. —The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this act is
hereby authorized to be appropriated in the concerned DSWD and LGUs in the General
Appropriations Act for the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 9, Repealing Clause. —All laws, decrees, executive orders and proclamations, rules
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby amended or modified

accordingly.


SEC. 10. Separability Clause. —1f any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and

effect.

SEC. 11. Effectivity. —This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publicati
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,