NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE
Senate Bill No. 2399
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23 AUG 10 PI :15
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO
AN ACT
TO DESIGNATE THE SEVENTH (7TH) DAY OF APRIL OF EVERY YEAR AS 
BARANGAY HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKERS DAY, MANDATING 
CONCERNED AGENCIES TO CONDUCT EVENTS DURING ITS OBSERVANCE, 
TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall adopt an 
integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor 
to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people at 
affordable cost. Moreover, the 1991 Local Government Code underscores the 
importance of delivery of basic services and facilities such as health and social welfare 
services which were devolved to the local government units down to the barangay 
level.
Our barangay health and nutrition workers serve as the frontliners in the 
barangay in providing basic health services. They play a vital role in accomplishing the 
primary health care approach towards health empowerment by providing accessible 
and acceptable health services in the barangay level. They have been at the forefront, 
the first line of defense, risking their own lives to save countless others.


Moreover, in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, our Barangay Health 
and Nutrition Workers remain steadfast in their mandate to deliver health services at 
the local levels, bravely facing the potential hazards of infection.
With this, it is only befitting to recognize the invaluable services and sacrifices 
of our Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers in our quest for efficient and accessible 
health care service. This bill seeks to declare the Seventh (7th) Day of April as Barangay 
Health and Nutrition Workers Day to give due recognition to the contribution of all 
Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers in the delivery of our primary health care 
services in the community.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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SENATE
Senate Bill No. 2399
23 AUG 10 PI *15
RECEIVED BY:
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO
AN ACT
TO DESIGNATE THE SEVENTH (7TH) DAY OF APRIL OF EVERY YEAR AS 
BARANGAY HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKERS DAY, MANDATING 
CONCERNED AGENCIES TO CONDUCT EVENTS DURING ITS OBSERVANCE, 
TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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 "Barangay Health and
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Nutrition Workers' Day Act."
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State
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to undertake initiatives that will give due honor and recognition to the crucial role of
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its barangay health and nutrition workers who are at the forefront of the delivery of
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health care at the grassroots level, and effectively harness their potential as partners
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in national development. To promote the wellness and well-being of barangay health
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and nutrition workers and instill in their hearts and minds the values of nationalism,
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collective action, civic consciousness, and patriotism among them that will shape the
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character needed for national development.
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Sec. 3. Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers' Day. — In recognition of the
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contribution of the barangay health and nutrition workers to the delivery and
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continuity of primary health care and nutrition services in the country, the seventh
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(7th) day of April is hereby declared as Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers' Day.


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Sec. 4. Inter-agency and Multi-sectoral Effort. — The Department of Health, 
Department of the Interior and Local Government, and the National Nutrition Council, 
in partnership with the national organization of barangay health and nutrition workers, 
shall serve as the lead agencies in the preparation and implementation of the annual 
program of activities and advocacy campaign for the observance of the Barangay 
Health and Nutrition Workers' Day.
To ensure the meaningful observance of this day as declared herein, the heads 
of local government units and sangguniang barangays are encouraged to allow their 
respective personnel to participate in any related activities in their localities, 
communities, offices or establishments.
Sec. 5. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to implement the provision of 
this Act shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 6. Separability Cause. — In the event that any part, section or provision 
of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the 
remaining provisions thereby shall remain valid and in full force and effect as If the 
sections or provisions so annulled or voided had never been incorporated herein.
Sec. 7. Repeating Cause. — iK\\ laws, decrees, executive orders. Issuances, rules 
and regulations, or parts thereof not consistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified and/or superseded as case may be by this Act 
accordingly.
Sec. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation, whichever comes earlier.
Approved,