Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL COURT SHERIFFS 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Court sheriffs perform a crucial role in the administration of justice by enforcing court 
orders, such as writs of execution, evictions, and asset recoveries. This duty often places them in 
dangerous and hostile situations where they face physical threats, harassment, and even acts of 
violence. The lack of security and support while performing these tasks exposes them to 
significant personal risk, which justifies the provision of hazard pay as compensation for the 
dangers inherent in their work. 
Furthermore, the institution of hazard pay acknowledges the vital contributions of court 
sheriffs to the judicial system. Without their services, the enforcement of court decisions would 
be severely hampered, undermining the rule of law and public trust in the judiciary. In recent 
years, there have been calls to provide hazard pay similar to those granted to law enforcement 
and other high-risk professions, as the challenges faced by sheriffs—particularly during 
confrontations with resistant parties—are comparable.  
This measure aims to institutionalize a hazard pay of P12,500 that will help ensure that 
sheriffs remain motivated to perform their duties effectively despite the risks, ensuring support 
and protection to those tasked with maintaining the integrity of our justice system.   
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In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is urgently sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL COURT SHERIFFS 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Hazard Pay to Sheriffs Act of 2024". 
Sec. 2. Statement of Policy and Coverage. - It is hereby declared the policy of the state to 
provide Hazard Pay to all Court Sheriffs in the Regional Trial Courts (RTC), Metropolitan Trial 
Courts (MeTC), Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) and Shari'a District Courts of the 
Supreme Court of the Philippines. 
Sec. 3. Implementation. - The grant of Hazard Pay in the amount of Twelve thousand and five 
hundred Pesos (P12,500.00) every month shall be implemented for a period of not more one (1) 
year from the effectivity of this Act. 
Sec. 4. Appropriations. - The Office of the Court Administrator, Supreme Court of the 
Philippines shall immediately include in the Judiciary's programs the implementation of this Act, 
the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
Sec. 5. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the 
remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
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Sec. 6. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, decrees, orders issuances, rules and regulations or 
parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended 
or modified accordingly. 
 
Sec. 7. Effectivity - This law shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,