NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ] 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ] 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 952
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
DECLARING THE MONTH OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR 
AS THE "NATIONAL FRONTLINERS MONTH" IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
As we still face the continuing challenges brought by the Covld-19 pandemic, 
the significant contributions and important role of frontline workers to overcoming the 
dangers of a disease outbreak have been highlighted and magnified a hundredfold.
We have seen the courage, strength and commendable efforts of our frontline 
workers, especially our local government units (LGU) and barangay officials and 
employees, in relentlessly fighting the challenges of protecting and serving our 
communities. Most Filipinos were kept out of harm's ways - safe at home and were 
able to continue working and being with loved ones - because our frontline workers - 
the healthcare workers, food delivery drivers, supermarket workers, restaurant cooks, 
security guards, agrkiulture and fisheries workers, garbage collectors, bank 
employees, logistics workers, energy, water and other utility employees, police and 
military personnel, social workers, media people, and LGU and barangay workers — 
to name a few, have been working selflessly during this pandemic, reporting to their


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S. B. No.
SENATE
952
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Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
DECLARING THE MONTH OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR AS THE 
NATIONAL FRONTLINERS MONTH" IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Phiiippines 
in Congress assembied:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the " The National 
Frontliners Month Act
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - In recognition of Filipino heroism through 
the hard work and sacrifices of our frontline workers, the month of June of every 
year is hereby declared as the "National Frontliners Month."
to:
SEC. 3. Objectives of the Policy. - The National Frontliners Month aims
a. Recognize the significant contributions of frontline workers, such as 
the healthcare workers, pharmacists, energy, water and other utility 
sector employees, logistic workers, storekeepers, grocery and delivery 
workers, bank employees, security guards, garbage collectors, media 
people, social workers, police and military personnel, local government 
unit employees, barangay officials, government workers, and other


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frontline workers, in providing basic services for the essential needs of 
the public, especially during a pandemic and other crises;
b. Highlight the heroism of our frontline workers in protecting public 
welfare and keeping the country going during times of calamities, 
disasters and other crises;
c. Give distinction to major and commendable efforts, response and 
measures undertaken by our frontline workers, particularly our local 
government unit and barangay officials and employees; and
d. Institutionalize the annual celebration that gives honor to our frontline 
workers for their essential role and heroic response to the needs of the 
Filipino people.
SEC. 4. Lead Agencies. - The Department of Health (DOH), the 
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the Department of Interior 
and Local Government (DILG), in coordination with the Civil Service Commission 
(CSC) and other government agencies, are mandated to conduct activities and 
programs that promote the principles and values espoused by our frontline 
workers as well as those that underscore, honor and/or reward our frontline 
workers on their essential role in nation building, and for their significant 
contribution in protecting public welfare.
SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the 
year following its enactment Into law, and every year thereafter, as may be 
necessary.
SEC. 6. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations. - Within ninety (90) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the DOH, DOLE, DILG, and the CSC shall 
promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations (IRR) to 
implement the provisions of this Act. Such IRR shall take effect immediately 
thereafter.


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SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the provisions not affected thereby shall remain in 
full force and effect.
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof 
contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 9. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the 
Philippines.
Approved,
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