HB 853

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Instituting a National Unemployment Insurance Program for the Philippines and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The Labor Insurance Act of 2025 would set up a national unemployment insurance system, funded initially with ₱30 billion, that pays eligible workers up to 80 % of their last salary for up to 90 days while they look for a new job.

Social WelfareLabor and Employment

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Author · Representative

Mark Santos
RepresentativeLas Piñas City, Lone District
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An Act Instituting a National Unemployment Insurance Program for the Philippines and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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