Health workers
PROTECTION OF WORKERS IN THE HEALTH SECTOR ACT OF 2025
The Protection of Workers in the Health Sector Act of 2025 aims to ensure humane working conditions for health workers and provides tax incentives for private employers. It establishes protections for health workers, including fair wages, hazard pay, and working hours, while also offering tax deductions to private health facilities that comply with these provisions.
HEALTH FACILITIES REGULATION ACT
The Health Facilities Regulation Act aims to modernize the regulation of health facilities and services in the Philippines, repealing the existing Hospital Licensure Act. It establishes a new Bureau of Health Facilities and Services within the Department of Health, which will oversee licensing, inspections, and compliance of health facilities.
SAFEGUARDING FILIPINO MOTHERS DURING CHILDBIRTH ACT
The Safeguarding Filipino Mothers During Childbirth Act aims to enhance healthcare services for mothers during childbirth by mandating local government units to improve medical facilities and ensure access to healthcare professionals.
HEALTH CENTERS IN ALL BARANGAYS ACT
The bill mandates the establishment of Barangay Health Centers in all barangays across the Philippines, aiming to improve access to healthcare services in underserved areas.
FILIPINO MOTHERS' HEALTH AND PROTECTION
This bill aims to safeguard the health of Filipino mothers during childbirth by mandating local government units to improve health services and facilities, ensuring access to emergency obstetric care, and enhancing the support for health workers.