Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT 
DECLARING APRIL 7 OF EVERY YEAR AS BARANGAY HEALTH AND 
NUTRITION 
WORKERS DAY 
This measure seeks to declare April 7 of every year, which is marked and celebrated 
globally as World Health Day, as Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers Day. This is 
to recognize the important role and contribution of our Barangay Health Workers 
(BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS).  
Our country relies on our BHWs and BNS in delivering primary health care and 
nutrition services to most of our communities for many decades now. They served as 
the first contact of individuals and families to our national health system, especially in 
geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) and remote communities. 
In so declaring April 7 as the Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers Day, we aim to 
promote and honor the important role of our community health, nutrition workers and 
volunteers.  
The immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
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May 24, 2021
6:30 PM


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT 
DECLARING APRIL 7 OF EVERY YEAR AS BARANGAY HEALTH AND 
NUTRITION 
WORKERS DAY 
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 "Barangay Health and 
Nutrition Workers' Day Act." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – The State recognizes the vital role of the 
barangay health workers (BHWs) and barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) in realizing 
the right to health of individuals and families in the community. 
It also recognizes barangay health and nutrition workers' contributions in the delivery 
and continuity of primary health care and nutrition services. It also encourages the 
promotion of wellness and well-being of barangay health and nutrition workers and 
volunteers as an integral part of our health system and its human resource. 
SECTION 3. Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers Day. – The seventh (7th) day of 
April of every year is hereby declared as Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers Day. 
To ensure meaningful observance of this day as herein declared, all national 
government agencies and its instrumentalities, local government units in the country, 
including private and non-government organizations, are encouraged to organize, 
participate and engage in ceremonies or activities in their localities, communities, 
offices or establishments.   
SECTION 4. Lead Agencies. – The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department 
of Interior and Local Government (DILG), in partnership with the national organization 
of barangay health and nutrition workers, shall be the lead agencies in charge of the 
coordination of the preparation and implementation of activities and advocacy 
campaign for the observance of the "Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers Day." 
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SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DOH, in coordination with 
the DILG and consultation with barangay health nutrition workers' organizations, shall 
promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days 
from the effectivity of this Act. 
 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, whichever 
comes earlier.  
 
Approved,