Healthcare workers and government officials on April 15, 2026 sought to push for the passage of the Midwifery Empowerment Act, aimed at raising entry-level pay for midwives. During his speech at the 27th National General Assembly of Midwives in Pasay City, Sen. JV Ejercito announced that he filed a measure aimed at providing job security to midwives who have been working in the healthcare sector for decades.