Sen. Bong Go files bill for better health worker protection, benefits

SEN. Bong Go filed Senate Bill (SB) 1352 that seeks stronger protection and benefits for health workers through fair working conditions, hazard pay, and tax incentives for private facilities., This news data comes from:http://771bg.com

The senator filed SB 1352 or the proposed Protection of Workers in the Health Sector Act of 2025 amid calls to strengthen protection for frontline workers.

Go said the measure seeks to “secure humane working conditions, hazard pay, and fair compensation for the country’s health workforce.”

Sen. Bong Go files bill for better health worker protection, benefits

“The bill also provides a clear and equitable structure for monthly hazard pay, ensuring that those who render services under dangerous conditions receive just and timely remuneration,” he said.

He said that the Covid-19 pandemic “highlighted the significant risks and challenges faced by health care workers, both in public and private institutions.” “Day after day, they served on the frontlines, risking their health to save others,” said the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography.

“Despite this, many of them remain undercompensated and underprotected, especially those in private health facilities,” he said in filing the bill. SB 1352 limits the normal hours of work to eight per day or 40 per week.

“This bill seeks to ensure that all public and private health care workers shall be protected by their employers in the workplace including ensuring fair hours of work, and provide decent wages and other wage-related benefits,” Go said.

It also mandates additional compensation when health workers are required to work on rest days.