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Republic of the Philippines

pare: 18 JUL 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES F:

Quezon City TINE:,
BY:,
SEVENTEENTH CON f
First Regular Session prasiniits unr
1673 BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B, REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE
‘The Constitution, Article II, Section 12 states:

“SEC, 12. The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall
protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social
institution. It shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life
of the unborn from conception. The natural and primary right and
duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and
the development of moral character shall receive the support of the
Government.”

In 1996, Republic Act No. 8187 otherwise known as the "Paternity Leave Act of
1996" was promulgated wherein a seven-day paternity leave with full pay was granted to
all married male employees in the private and public sectors. However, the law limits the
entitlement of the married male employees to the first four deliveries of his legal spouse.

This bill aims to amend Section 2 of R.A. No. 8187 to enable the husband to avail
of the paternity leave in all the deliveries of the wife, This is in recognition of the vital
role of the husband in assisting the wife during her post-delivery condition so that he ean
tively render support, care and assistance to his wife while she is recuperating and
nursing the newly born child

Moreover, thebill seeks to strengthen the bond between the spouses and the
children because the husband will have the time to take care of his wife, the newly born
and the other children that they have.

Approval of this bill is earnestly recommended

REP. STRIKE B. REVILLA
2" District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

167

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8187,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PATERNITY LEAVE ACT OF 1996”

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

TION 1, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8187, otherwise known as the Paternity
Leave Act of 1996, is hereby amended to read as follows:

ction 2. Notwithstanding any law, rules and regulations to the
contrary, every married male employee in the private and public sector
shall be entitled to a paternity leave of seven (7) days with full pay for the
[first four (4) deliveries} DELIVERY of the legitimate spouse with whom
he is cohabiting. The male employee applying for paternity leave sha
notify his employer of the pregnancy of his legitimate spouse
the expected date of such delivery.

For purposes, of this Act, delivery shall include childbirth or any miscarriage.”

SECTION 2.Separability Clause — If for any re:
declared unconstitutional, other provisions her
continue to be in full force and effect.

‘on any section or provision of this Act
of which are not effected thereby shall

SECTION 3 Repealing Clause. ~ Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended ot
repealed

SECTION 4.£ffectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect upon its publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,