SB 593

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025

Safeguarding Filipino Mothers During Childbirth Act

An Act Safeguarding the Health of Filipino Mothers at the Time of Their Childbirth, Providing Protective Mechanism Therefor

In plain language

The bill would forbid any hospital or clinic from turning away a woman who is in labor, require local governments to improve health facilities for emergency obstetric care, promote deliveries in those facilities, and strengthen midwifery practice.

HealthSocial Welfare

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Author · Senator

Mark Villar
SenatorMark Villar
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Subjects

Pregnant WomenHealth of Filipino Mothers

Official sources

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SB 183· Filed Jul 7, 2025
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HB 10978· Filed Aug 26, 2026
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SB 1104· Filed Aug 7, 2025
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HB 838· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Practice of Midwifery as a Profession in the Philippines, Providing Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 2644, Otherwise Known as "The Philippine Midwifery Law" and Republic Act No. 7392, Otherwise Known as the Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992
Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2025-07-29Rep. Kristine Alexie B. Tutor

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SBN-593 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch