Migrant Workers
EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
This bill aims to expand the membership of the Social Security Commission by including the Secretary of Migrant Workers as an ex-officio member and designating a representative of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and seafarers as one of the appointive members representing the workers' group.
REDEFINING SYNDICATED ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT
This bill aims to redefine the crime of illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate by lowering the number of perpetrators from three to two and penalizing acts of illegal recruitment conducted online. It seeks to amend existing laws to enhance protections for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) against illegal recruitment schemes.
OFW PRE-EMPLOYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE ACT
The OFW Pre-Employment Loan Assistance Act aims to establish a loan assistance program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to help cover pre-employment expenses, providing loans of up to ₱100,000 with interest-free repayment for the first year.
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS IN DISTRESS ACT
The Overseas Filipino Workers in Distress Act aims to create a Special Assistance Fund of ₱500 million to support Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in distress, providing for repatriation, medical expenses, migration fees, and basic necessities.
OVERSEAS FILIPINO BANK ACT
The Overseas Filipino Bank Act aims to establish the Overseas Filipino Bank to provide financial services to overseas Filipinos and their families, including loans and investment opportunities.
REVISED LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill aims to provide a comprehensive revision of the Labor Code of the Philippines, updating labor laws to reflect current standards and international conventions, ensuring gender fairness, and protecting the rights of both workers and employers.
MIGRANT WORKERS RELATIONS COMMISSION ACT
The Migrant Workers Relations Commission Act aims to establish a dedicated commission to handle labor disputes involving Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), providing a faster and more specialized resolution process compared to the existing National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC).
OVERSEAS FILIPINO BANK ACT
The Overseas Filipino Bank Act aims to establish a revised charter for the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank), focusing on providing accessible financial services to overseas Filipinos and their families, while ensuring the bank operates as a fully digital institution.
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWS) REMITTANCE PROTECTION ACT
The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Remittance Protection Act aims to protect the remittances of OFWs by regulating fees and ensuring transparency in remittance transactions.
OFW HOSPITAL ACT
The OFW Hospital Act aims to enhance medical access for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families by establishing a dedicated hospital and diagnostic center in San Juan City, Pampanga, specifically for their healthcare needs.
PROTEKTADONG OFW ACT
The Protektadong OFW Act aims to provide free insurance for applicants of Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) to enhance their protection and encourage compliance with documentation requirements.
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION
This bill aims to amend the Labor Code of the Philippines to designate two members of the National Labor Relations Commission to specifically represent land-based and sea-based overseas Filipino workers.
PROTEKTADONG OFW ACT
The Protektadong OFW Act aims to provide free insurance for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) applying for Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) to enhance their protection and welfare while working abroad.
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS CREDIT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2025
The Overseas Filipino Workers Credit Assistance Act of 2025 aims to establish a credit assistance program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to help them cover initial expenses before they start working abroad.
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT
This bill establishes the Overseas Filipino Workers Social Security and Retirement System, providing a structured retirement and social security program for documented Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWS) REMITTANCE PROTECTION ACT
The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Remittance Protection Act aims to protect the remittances sent by OFWs to their families in the Philippines. It includes provisions for discounts on remittance fees, mandatory financial education for OFWs and their families, and penalties for violations related to remittance practices.
OFW HOSPITAL ACT
The OFW Hospital Act aims to enhance medical access for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families by strengthening the OFW Hospital and appropriating necessary funds for its operation.
FAIR PLACEMENT FEES FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWS) ACT
The Fair Placement Fees for Overseas Filipino Workers Act aims to regulate and penalize excessive placement fees charged to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by recruitment agencies, ensuring fair practices and protecting their rights.
AMENDING MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINO ACT (COMPULSORY INSURANCE COVERAGE)
This bill amends the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act to expand compulsory insurance coverage for migrant workers, ensuring that insurance costs are borne by recruitment agencies or foreign employers, not the workers themselves.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 11223 (UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT)
This bill amends the Universal Health Care Act to expand health benefits, particularly for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and to enhance the governance of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
BUSINESS INCENTIVES FOR OFWS ACT
The Business Incentives for OFWs Act aims to provide benefits and incentives to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who invest in businesses in the Philippines, including tax exemptions and financial literacy programs.
AMENDING SEC. 23 OF R. A. NO. 8042 (MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ACT)
This bill aims to strengthen human rights education and legal assistance for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by amending Section 23 of the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995. It mandates the Commission on Human Rights to develop a human rights education program for OFWs and to provide legal assistance in coordination with other government agencies.
GENDER RESPONSIVE AND INCLUSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2025
The Gender Responsive and Inclusive Emergency Management Act of 2025 aims to establish protocols and programs that address the specific needs of women during emergencies, including public health crises and disasters. It emphasizes the importance of gender-responsive planning and the involvement of women in decision-making processes during such events.
PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATION ACT
The Philippine Immigration Act aims to strengthen immigration policies in the Philippines by creating a Commission on Immigration, establishing visa requirements for non-immigrants, and setting quotas for immigrant foreigners. It also includes provisions for the evaluation and granting of refugee status.
EXEMPTING QUALIFIED OFWS FROM R.A. NO. 10912 (CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT 2016)
This bill seeks to exempt qualified Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the requirements of the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016, which mandates professional development units for license renewal. It also requires the Professional Regulatory Commission to create a compliance program for returning professionals who were previously exempted.
EXPANDING THE USE OF THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND (AMENDING R.A. NO. 8042)
This bill aims to expand the use of the Legal Assistance Fund for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by allowing it to cover all legal proceedings from initiation to judgment, and by enabling the head of mission of the Philippine Embassy to expedite access to these funds.
LEFT BEHIND HOUSEHOLD OF MIGRANT WORKERS ACT
The Left Behind Household of Migrant Workers Act aims to establish a welfare and social assistance program for families left behind by migrant workers, including the creation of Migrant Workers Family Centers to provide support services.
EXECUTIVE-LEGISLATIVE LABOR COMMISSION (LABCOM) ACT OF 2025
The Executive-Legislative Labor Commission (LabCom) Act of 2025 aims to create a commission that will address key challenges in the labor sector, propose solutions for a nationwide living wage framework, and institutionalize a National Labor Roadmap.
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT
This bill establishes the Overseas Filipino Workers Social Security and Retirement System, providing retirement benefits and welfare assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their dependents.
MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ACT (EXPANDING THE USE OF THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND)
This bill aims to expand the use of the Legal Assistance Fund for migrant workers and overseas Filipinos in distress, ensuring immediate access to legal services from the start of legal proceedings until the final judgment.
AMENDING UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT (PHILHEALTH PREMIUM CONTRIBUTION)
This bill amends the Universal Health Care Act to lower PhilHealth premium contributions and improve health benefit packages, while also enhancing audit mechanisms for PhilHealth.