HB 9248

House·20th Congress·Filed May 13, 2026

An Act Creating Plantilla Positions for Barangay Health Workers, Revising for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7883, Otherwise Known as the "Barangay Health Workers' Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995," and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The proposal would regularize barangay health workers by creating permanent (plantilla) posts, set qualifications and benefits, and allocate local budget funds for them.

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Author · Representative

Leonel "Jhong" D. CenizaReceipts →

Official sources

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