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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 481

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Republic of the Philippines strongly upholds labor as the primary social force
and is committed to respect, promote, protect and realize the fundamental
principles and rights at work including, but not limited to, abolition of child
labor, elimination of all forms of forced labor, discrimination in employment and
occupation, and trafficking in persons, especially women and children.

The State also adheres to internationally accepted working conditions for
workers in general, and establishes labor standards for domestic workers in
particular, towards decent employment and income, enhanced coverage of social
protection, respect for human rights and strengthened social dialogue.

The State more so acknowledges the need to protect the rights of domestic
workers against abuse, harassment, violence, economic exploitation and
performance of work that is hazardous to their physical and mental health.

This House Bill seeks to further protecting domestic worke:

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cial needs to ensure safe and healthful working conditions, promotes
sensitive measures in the formulation and implementation of policies and

programs affecting the local domestic work.

Thus, the early passage this bill is earnestly requested.

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MICHAEL i ROMERO
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4481
HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 10361, “OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE DOMESTIC WORKERS ACT”, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. — Section 24 of Republic Act 10361 is hereby amended to

read as follows:

Section 24. Minimum Wage. - The minimum wage of
domestic workers shall not be less than the following:

(a) Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) a month for
those employed in the National Capital Region
(NCR);

(b) Four thousand pesos (P4,000.00) a month for
those employed in chartered cities and first class
municipalities; and

(c) Three thousand pesos (P3,000.00) a month
for those employed mother municipalities.


After one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, and
periodically thereafter, the Regional Tripartite and
Productivity Wage Boards (RTPWBs) shall review, and if
proper, determine and adjust the minimum wage rates
of domestic workers.

SECTION 2. Section 40 of Republic Act 10361 is hereby amended to

read as follows:

Section 40. Penalty. - Any violation of the provisions
of this Act declared unlawful shall be punishable with a
fine of not less than Forty thousand pesos (P40,000.00)
without prejudice to the filing of appropriate civil or
criminal action by the aggrieved party.
SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. - The
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the

necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.

SECTION 4. REPEALING CLAUSE. - All laws, decrees, executive
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions

of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - If, for any reason, any
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. - This Act shall take effect
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two

(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier.

Approved,