HB 9891

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 17, 2026

An Act Increasing the Paternity Leave Period to Ninety (90) Days for Live Birth and Sixty (60) Days for Miscarriage or Emergency Termination of Pregnancy and Granting an Additional Fifteen (15) Days of Parental Leave to Workers Who Are Fathers and Alternative Caregivers of Children, Repealing Republic Act No. 8187 for the Purpose, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would raise paid paternity leave to up to 90 days for a live birth (or 60 days for miscarriage/termination) and add a 15‑day paid parental leave, while expanding eligibility to all fathers and alternative caregivers and repealing the 1996 paternity‑leave law.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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HB 7247· Filed Jan 26, 2026
An Act Providing for Expanded Paternity Leave Benefits, Amending Republic Act 8187, Otherwise Known as the �paternity Leave Act of 1996�
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2026-01-28Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 8511· Filed Mar 16, 2026
An Act Expanding the Scope of and Providing for Expanded Paternity Leave Benefits, Amending Republic Act No. 8187, Otherwise Known as the �paternity Leave of 1996�
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2026-03-18Rep. Cheeno Miguel D. Almario
HB 5845· Filed Nov 11, 2025
An Act Amending Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8187, Otherwise Known as the �paternity Leave Act of 1996�
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-11-17Rep. Doris E. Maniquiz
HB 9469· Filed May 28, 2026
An Act Expanding Paternity Leave Benefits, Amending for This Purpose Republic Act No. 8187 or the Paternity Leave Act of 1996
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2026-06-02Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan
HB 8271· Filed Mar 4, 2026
An Act Further Promoting and Valuing the Role of Legitimate Husbands and Fathers During the Early Days of Their Child�s Birth, Amending, for This Purpose, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8187, Otherwise Known as the Paternity Leave Act of 1993
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2026-03-09Rep. Jorge Daniel S. Bocobo

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