Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
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Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JR. 
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AN ACT 
GRANTING BEREAVEMENT LEAVE OF TEN (10) DAYS WITH FULL PAY 
TO ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
A death in the family will necessitate employees to take time away from work. 
In these instances, the employees who are grieving will need assistance and support 
from their employers.  
However, the leaves available to employees are insufficient to help in funeral 
arrangements or preparing necessary paperwork related to their deceased family 
member or relative. Usually, companies and institutions Moreover, using the available 
leaves under the law may leave employees unable to make use of them appropriately 
during other emergencies.  
As such, a particular leave to attend to their deceased family members is 
essential. The proposed measure grants a mandatory ten (10) day bereavement leave 
to employees from the private and public sectors, while ensuring non-diminution of 
existing benefits and security of tenure.  
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is highly sought. 
October 6, 2022
1:14 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JR. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
AN ACT 
GRANTING BEREAVEMENT LEAVE OF TEN (10) DAYS WITH FULL PAY 
TO ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
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 "Bereavement Leave 
Act." 
Section 2. Declaration of State Policy. – The State affirms that the Filipino 
family is the foundation of the nation and recognizes that the death of an immediate 
family member bears a significant emotional and psychological burden upon the family 
member. A bereavement leave benefit system is hereby institutionalized to support 
employees in the public and private sectors who have recently lost relatives belonging 
to their immediate family. 
Section 3. Definition of Terms. – For the purposes of this Act, the following 
terms shall be defined as follows: 
(a) Bereavement Leave refers to a leave taken by an employee to grieve the death
or to attend or make arrangements for the funeral and necessary paperwork of
an immediate family member.
(b) Immediate Family Member refers to an employee's:
i.
Spouse or domestic partner;
ii.
Parents and parents-in-law; and
iii.
Children;
Section 4. Bereavement Leave for Immediate Family Members. –
Employees in the private and public sectors shall be entitled to a bereavement leave 
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of ten (10) days with full pay following the death of an employee's immediate family 
member. 
Section 5. Non-diminution of Benefits. – Nothing in this Act shall be 
construed to reduce existing benefits granted under existing laws, decrees, executive 
orders, or any contract, agreement, or policy between the employer and employee. 
 
Section 6. Security of Tenure. – Employees in the public and private sectors 
who avail of bereavement leave provided under this Act shall be assured of security 
of tenure. Availment of the leave shall not be used as reason for misconduct, demotion, 
or termination in employment, or for any form of unsatisfactory performance. 
 
Section 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within thirty (30) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and 
the Civil Service Commission (CSC), for the private sector and public sector 
respectively shall issue the necessary rules and regulations.  
 
Section 8. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any part, section, or 
provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
Section 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, 
and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Republic Act No. 1161, as amended, 
is further amended accordingly. 
 
Section 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,