Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representatives Bryan B. Revilla, Lani Mercado-Revilla, and 
Ramon Jolo B. Revilla III 
AN ACT EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE TELECOMMUTING ACT 
AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR TELECOMMUTING EMPLOYERS, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11165, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE TELECOMMUTING ACT" AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Explanatory Note 
Republic Act No. 11165, or the "Act Institutionalizing Telecommuting as an 
Alternative Work Arrangement for Employees in the Private Sector", was 
enacted in December 2018. Telecommuting refers to a work arrangement 
that allows an employee to work from an alternative workplace with the use 
of telecommunication and/or computer technologies. The same is pursued 
in light of the rapid technological developments and breakthroughs which 
opened new and unconventional avenues for employees to perform their 
work and other flexible work arrangements. 
The legislation proved useful and especially responsive to the COVID-19 
pandemic, which imposed severe mobility and transport restrictions, and 
required the adoption of novel work setup and schedules, less face-to-face 
transactions and limited physical presence in offices and workstations.  
As the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), a major thoroughfare in the 
National Capital Region, will undergo extensive repair, heavier traffic looms. 
Each day, studies indicate that about P3.5 billion is the estimated cost of 
Metro Manila congestion per day. Worse, commuting employees lose hours 
in traffic, which could have been better for rest spent at home with their 
families.  
This bill thus expands the coverage of this Act to include employees in the 
public sector, who are also affected by and need to navigate the massive 
reforms of working conditions. Moreover, this proposal introduces tax 
incentives to employers who shall allow telecommuting arrangements for 
their employees, especially those affected by traffic woes.  
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In this light, the consideration of this bill is recommended. 
     REP. BRYAN B. REVILLA  
       REP. LANI MERCADO-REVILLA 
Representative, AGIMAT Party-list        Representative, 2nd District of Cavite        
REP. RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III 
Representative, 1st District of Cavite     


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 11511
Introduced by Representatives Bryan B. Revilla, Lani Mercado-Revilla, and 
Ramon Jolo B. Revilla III 
AN ACT EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE TELECOMMUTING ACT 
AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR TELECOMMUTING EMPLOYERS, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11165, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE TELECOMMUTING ACT" AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 11165, otherwise known as the 
"Telecommuting Act", is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Sec. 3. Telecommuting Defined. - As used in this Act, the term 
"telecommuting" refers to [a] AN OUTPUT-ORIENTED work arrangement 
that allows an employee in the private OR PUBLIC sector to work from an 
alternative workplace with the use of telecommunication and/or computer 
technologies." 
SECTION 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 11165 is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
"Sec. 4. Telecommuting Program. - An employer in the private OR 
PUBLIC sector may offer a telecommuting program to its employees on a 
voluntary basis, WHOSE PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE WORKPLACE IS 
NOT NECESSARY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR COMPLETION OF 
THEIR JOB, and upon such terms and conditions as they may mutually 
agree upon: Provided, That such terms and conditions shall not be less than 
the minimum labor standards set by law, and shall include compensable 
work hours, minimum number of work hours, overtime, rest days, and 
entitlement to leave benefits. In all cases, the employer shall provide the 
telecommuting employee with relevant written information in order to 
adequately apprise the individual of the terms and conditions of the 
telecommuting program, and the responsibilities of the employee."
SECTION 3. Section 7 (b) of Republic Act No. 11165 is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 


 
"Sec. 7. Administration. - The parties to a telecommuting work 
arrangement shall be primarily responsible for its administration. In case of 
differences in interpretation, the following guidelines shall be observed" 
 
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b) If there is no grievance mechanism or if the mechanism is 
inadequate, the grievance shall be referred to the regional office of the 
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) OR THE CIVIL SERVICE 
COMMISSION (CSC) which has jurisdiction over the workplace for 
conciliation." 
 
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SECTION 4. A new section is hereby inserted after Section 8 of Republic Act 
No.11165, which shall read as follows: 
 
"SEC. 9. TAX INCENTIVES FOR TELECOMMUTING EMPLOYERS. - 
ANY PRIVATE EMPLOYER THAT IMPLEMENTS A TELECOMMUTING 
PROGRAM SHALL BE ENTITLED TO TAX INCENTIVES TO BE 
DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, IN CONSULTATION 
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND THE 
BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE. 
 
Succeeding sections of RA 11165 are hereby renumbered accordingly. 
 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of 
Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the 
Department of Finance (DOF), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), 
shall promulgate the rules and regulations to implement this Act within 
ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act. 
 
 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part 
not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof contrary to, or inconsistent with, this Act are 
hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
 
 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication either in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers 
of general circulation in the Philippines. 
 
Approved,