SB 303

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025

Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

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The bill would turn barangay health workers—who now work mostly as volunteers—into regular government employees with a minimum salary, benefits, training, and job security, while also giving local governments funds to hire them.

HealthLabor and EmploymentLocal GovernmentEducation

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Author · Senator

Loren Legarda
SenatorLorna Regina "Loren" Legarda
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Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

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HB 4310· Filed Sep 3, 2025
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SBN-303 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

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