HB 540

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Granting an Additional Allowance to Doctors and Nurses in Rural Areas, and for Other Purposes

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The proposal would give doctors and nurses who work in government‑run rural health centers an extra monthly payment that would grow to ₱30,000 for doctors and ₱20,000 for nurses within three years.

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Author · Representative

Jaime Fresnedi
RepresentativeMuntinlupa City, Lone District
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An Act Granting an Additional Allowance to Doctors and Nurses in Rural Areas, and for Other Purposes

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