MANILA, Philippines — On top of the existing leave credits, a seven-day emergency leave for public and private employees affected by natural calamities and disasters is being sought in the House of Representatives.
Bulacan Rep. Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado filed House Bill No. 8847, also known as the “Lingkod Calamity Leave Act.”
In filing this bill, Sy-Alvarado cited that the Philippines’ geographical location “makes it prone to numerous calamities and typhoons,” adding that an average of 20 typhoons hit the country annually.
Under the measure, “every employee who has rendered six months of service shall be entitled to a seven-day emergency leave each year, with pay, in times…
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