SB 1637

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Dec 17, 2025

Overseas Filipino Workers in Distress Act

An Act Providing for an Assistance Fund for Overseas Filipino Workers and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill creates a ₱500 million fund to help Filipino workers abroad who are in distress, covering repatriation, six‑month medical vouchers, migration fees, and basic needs, with at least 30 % earmarked for a lump‑sum aid of up to ₱50,000 per victim of abuse or calamity.

Social WelfareLabor and EmploymentPublic Order and Safety

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Mark A. VillarReceipts →

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HB 6255· Filed Nov 20, 2025
An Act Providing a Lump Sum Financial Assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers in Distress, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2025-11-25Rep. Mikaela Angela B. Suansing
HB 6685· Filed Dec 9, 2025
An Act Providing a Lump Sum Financial Assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers in Distress, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2025-12-10Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto
HB 3065· Filed Aug 5, 2025
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Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante
HB 8495· Filed Mar 12, 2026
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Pending with the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2026-03-17Rep. Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" I. Diokno +3
HB 2712· Filed Jul 30, 2025
An Act to Further Assist Filipino Migrant Workers, Amending for the Purpose Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8042, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2025-08-04Rep. Ramon Jolo III B. Revilla +2

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SBN-1637 · Sources: BatasWatch