Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H. B. No.

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

f ‘ EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the duty of the State to protect and promote the right to health of the people and
instill health consciousness among them, as enshrined in Article 11, Section 15 of the
Constitution.

Loli uldiig oe Therevare thousands ef peoplevinsthe“courtry.today, especially those who live in the
countryside, who cannot avail of the proper medical attention due to lack of adequate medical
facilities and health personnel in their respective localities.

At present, an insignificant number of our countrymen volunteer their services in the
countryside assisting health personnel in their day-to-day dealings with the health needs of the
people in the barangays. However, their number proves inadequate to meet the medical
requirements of our barangay folk.

In response to this felt need, this bill seeks to mandate the Department of Health to
provide at least one health worker in every barangay. It is also the intention of the bill to provide
barangay health workers honorarium and other benefits in recognition of their services rendered
in the service of the people

In view of the foregoing considerations, early approval of this bill is earnestly sought

JUAN EDGARDO/SONNY” M. ANGARA
Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
First Regular Session )

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
MANDATING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE (1)
HEALTH WORKER IN EVERY BARANGAY, INCREASING THEIR SALARIES AND
BENEFITS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Provision of Barangay Health Worker. There shall be provided at least
+ one (1) health worker in every barangay throughout the county. Such health worker shall be
paalanalt san Shel 2,000t70), ane, sunerdision.of, Ibe Denariment.of.Health in close coordination with the
Local Government Health Officer. As far as practicable, the barangay health worker to be
employed must be living in the barangay where he/she is to be assigned, or within the city or

municipality in which the barangay is to be found

SEC. 2. Salary Grade. The barangay health worker shall receive monthly salary and
benefits equivalent to a salary grade not lower than SG 10 pursuant to Section 7 of Republic Act
No. 6758 or the Salary Staridardization Law of 1989; Provided, that they have acquired the
necessary civil service eligibility. In addition, the barangay health worker shall be entitled to a
Christmas bonus equivalent to their one (1) month salary, and all the benefits granted to other
barangay employees within their city or municipality, including the incentives and benefits under
Republic Act No. 7883 otherwise known as the Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and
Incentives Act of 3995,

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulation. The Department of Health shall
promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Appropriation. The sum of Twenty Million pesos (Php20,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated for the initial implementation of this Act. Such amount as may be necessary for the
continued implementation of this Act shall be included and integrated in the General
Appropriations Act as part of the budget of the Department of Health.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations,
or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.


SEC. 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,

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