Senate approves on 3rd reading Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

Senate passes Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

THE Senate on Monday passed on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1905 or the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), which seeks to institutionalize their roles and provide them with incentives and benefits.SB 1905, sponsored by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, was passed with a vote of 20-0 during plenary session.The bill will provide BHWs a monthly volunteer benefit of P3,000, financial support for transportation, hazard allowance, cash gif…

Senate OKs Magna Carta for BHWs

Ending a 40-year legislative struggle, the Senate yesterday unanimously approved on third and final reading a landmark bill granting standardized pay, benefits and job security to the country’s 277,000 volunteer barangay health workers.

Senate OKs magna carta for barangay health workers on final reading

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill seeking to formally recognize barangay health workers (BHWs) as primary medical frontliners and provide them with benefits.

Senate approves on 3rd reading Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

[Updated Aug. 3, 2026, 4:42 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines – The Senate on Monday unanimously approved on third reading a bill creating the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). Senate Bill No. 1905, or an Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, aims to protect and empower the role of barangay health workers in providing primary healthcare. It was authored by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, Majority Leader Migz Zub…