AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Facebook) AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes in his Labor Day message on Monday, May 1 made a call for the immediate enactment of the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). "As we continue to fight for the rights of our workers, let us...
Barangay health workers (BHWs) play a vital role in the country’s healthcare system. They act as community organizers, educators, and primary healthcare service providers in their community. Therefore, they are at the forefront of the delivery of healthcare services at the grassroots level. They...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. pushed for the passage of the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), saying its implementation would greatly uplift their condition after their sacrifices during the Covid-19 pandemic. President ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. meets officials of the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was all praises for barangay health workers (BHWs) as he recognized their sacrifices during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. President 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets officials of the Barangay Health and Wellness Partylist in Malacañang, Jan. 25, 2023....
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte is prodding the Senate to act on bills calling for the institutionalization of a Magna Carta for barangay health workers (BHWs). Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte (Facebook) This, after the other legislative chamber--the House of...
Another priority measure of the Marcos administration--the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs)--was unanimously approved on third and final reading on Monday by the House of Representatives. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has approved on third...
Editorial The barangay health workers are a very special group of people in the community. They are vital to the delivery of primary health care to the people in the grassroots level. In the early days of the pandemic, the BHWs were the first responders to the public health problem brought by...
After the House of Representatives passed on second reading the proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), BHW Party-list Rep. Angelica Natasha Co on Saturday, Dec. 10, vowed to lobby to “each and every Senator” the quick passage of the bill. Senate of the Philippines’ plenary...
The proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHW) has been approved on second reading in the House of Representatives. (PPAB) The measure, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.6557, was approved via simple voice vote during plenary session Wednesday, Dec. 7. The House Committee on Local...
Recognizing the “heroic role” of barangay health workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, the House Committee on Ways and Means on Monday, Dec. 5, approved the tax provisions of the substitute bill consolidating proposed measures for the magna carta of barangay health workers (BHWs). (Photo from...
Citing their heroism and tough job, Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte is seeking the grant of incentives totaling at least P5,000 per month, along with other benefits and privileges, to qualified barangay health workers (BHWs). Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte (Facebook) This is...
A lawmaker representing barangay health workers on Thursday, July 21, gave suggestions on how the Philippines can safely resume in-person classes starting Nov. 2 as ordered by the Department of Education (DepEd). (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) BHW Party-list Rep. Angelica Natasha Co...
