Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid is pushing for the enactment of Senate Bill (S.B.) No. 1911 or the “Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers” to address the longstanding issue of inadequate compensation and benefits for Barangay Healthcare Workers (BHWs).
Lapid has filed SB No. 1911 seeking to recognize and support the significant role played by BHWs in providing essential health services to our communities.
He noted that the passage of this bill is crucial in achieving the country’s goal of providing better health coverage and improving wellness in our communities.
Lapid’s proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers seeks to address these issues by providing additional health benefits, compensation, incentives, free education, and continuous training programs for BHWs, saying that this proposed measure aims to empower and improve the status of BHWs, ensuring that they receive the recognition and support they deserve for their invaluable contribution to our society.
Promoting the welfare and well-being of BHWs, who are at the forefront of the delivery of healthcare at the grassroots level, is the main goal of Lapid’s proposed measure.
He noted that the State recognizes the potential of BHWs as partners in development, and the proposed Magna Carta seeks to effectively harness their potential through the provision of additional benefits and support.