NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS FOR HEALTH WORKERS IN 
THE PRIVATE SECTOR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Constitution oi the Philippines expressly states that it shall be the 
duty of the State to "establish and maintain an effective food and drug regulatory 
system and undertake appropriate health manpower development and research, 
responsive to the country's health needs and problems."
Based on this provision, it is then given that the State is obliged to establish a 
healthcare system that will provide for proper personnel development. Nowhere in the 
provision do we see that there is preference for only public or government-hired health 
care workers (HCWs); all healthcare workers must be given due attention. And yet, 
without a piece of legislation that specifically provides for incentives and benefits for 
our HCWs in the private sector, it would appear that they are at a disadvantage.
Such is what this bill aims to address. The emergence of the COVID-19 
pandemic has made us all realize, not only that we ought not to take our personal 
health for granted, but also that we ought to pay more attention to the country's 
health care infrastructure, including its personnel, be they public or private. Hence, In


response to this need, this bill proposes the institutionalization of several incentives 
and benefits for our HCWs in the private sector, in full cognizance of their Invaluable 
contribution in securing the well-being of our people.
The bill institutionalizes the following allowances for private HCWs: a monthly 
Health Care Worker Allowance, a Special Risk Allowance, and a Subsistence Cash 
allowance, as well as a Living Quarters Allowance. Further, should they be injured or 
contract a disease in the performance of their duty, they shall be entitled to the 
amount of P100,000.00. Should they die in the performance of the same, they shall 
be entitled to the amount of P1,000,000.00.
According to the Department of Health, the Philippines has a 63,772-strong 
private health care workforce. It is my fervent hope that with this humble offering of 
a package of incentives and benefits for them, they shall feel, more than ever, that 
their government sees and appreciates the noble work that they do. Recognition and 
appreciation that are made more real precisely because they have been translated 
Into law.
In view of the foregoing, I earnestly seek the swift passage of this bill.
RONALDTli^^^LA ROSA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS 
IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Short Tide. - This Act shall be known as the "Private Health Workers 
Incentives and Benefits Act."
Sec. 2. Deciaration of Poiicies. - The State has the duty to protect its citizens, 
and to promote their right to health. This constitutional mandate ensures the general 
welfare and protection of the people. Pursuant thereto, It is imperative to establish a 
system where:
1. A universal access to a comprehensive health care system is guaranteed to all 
citizens, regardless of status, race or religion;
2. Health workers, whether in the public or private sector, are adequately 
compensated, protected and safeguarded from all forms of abuse and 
discrimination;


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3. The indispensable role of the private sector, even in the health care system Is 
encouraged, and recognized;
4. As part of the labor sector, and as equally provided for among the members 
of the public health sector, the rights and interests of private health workers 
are protected and guaranteed by the State.
Sec. 3. Coverage of this Act - The provisions and benefits provided for under 
this Act shall be given to all members of the private health sector. For purposes of this 
Act, "private health care workers" shall mean all persons who are engaged in health 
and health-related work In health facilities and other health-related establishments 
wholly owned and operated by private individuals or corporations. It shall include 
medical, allied health professional, administrative and support personnel including 
maintenance, janitorial and security personnel, employed regardless of their 
employment status.
Sec. 4. Incentives and Benefits for Private Heaith Care Workers. - The 
following incentive and benefits shall be given to private health workers subject to 
limitations provided for in this Act:
1. Health Care Workers Allowance amounting to Five Thousand Pesos 
(P5,000.00) per month shall be given to all private health workers regardless 
of location of work: Provided, That health workers shall receive 
proportionate amount corresponding to the number of days he/she reported 
for work;
2. In the event of pandemics or health crisis as determined by the Secretary 
of Health, Special Risk Allowance equivalent to maximum of 25% of monthly 
basic salary shall be given to private health care workers who have great 
exposure to occupational health risks, perils to life, and physical hardships 
in the line of duty;
3. Subsistence cash allowance shall be granted to all private health care 
workers computed based on the number of meals included in the duration 
when they rendered actual work per month: Provided, That subsistence 
allowance shall be computed not less than Seventy Five Pesos (P75.00) per 
meal;


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Living Quarters' allowance shall be given to private health care workers 
who, by nature of their work and gravity of the medical workload being 
handled, are required to stay in the hospital premises'or rent living quarters 
near the hospital where they are employed, to be computed based on the 
prevailing rental rate In the locality: Provided, That in lieu of the cash 
allowance, the employer of private health workers may provide free living 
quarters and housing within or near the premises of health facilities;
5. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, private health care workers who 
may be injured or contract any disease while In the performance of their 
duties shall be entitled to the amount of One hundred Thousand Pesos 
(P100,000.00): provided, that the amount of One Million Pesos 
(P1,000,000.00) shall be given to health care workers who may die while in 
the performance of their duty: provided, further, that entitlement to 
allowance for work-related injuries and diseases under this Act shall not 
preclude health care workers to claim other benefits for the same injury or 
disease provided for by other laws.
Sec. 5. Source of Funds. - The initial amount needed to carry out the objectives 
of this Act shall be charged against the current year's Miscellaneous Personnel Benefit 
Fund under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be 
necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the General 
Appropriations Act.
In addition, funds needed for the implementation of this Act may be sourced 
from the annual remittances of PAGCOR, under section 7 (a) of PD 1869, otherwise 
known as the PAGCOR Charter, and 10% of the remittances of the Philippine Charity 
Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), under Section 6 (b) of the PCSO Charter, Republic Act 
1169, as amended by Batas Pambansa 42.
Sec. 6. Implementing Ruies and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days after 
the approval of this Act, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the 
Department of Health (DOH), in consultation with professional healthcare 
organizations and unions, healthcare provider organizations and other stakeholders, 
shall jointly promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the Implementation of 
this Act.


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Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of this 
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such other sections or provisions not 
affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees; executive orders, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any of the provisions of this are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
Sec. 9. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers or general 
circulation.
Approved,