Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______  
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Introduced by Hon. Christopher V.P. de Venecia 
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AN ACT GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO BARANGAY TANOD MEMBERS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Barangay Tanod has become a key player in the protection of the peace, order, and safety of 
the Barangay. It has also become an avenue for civilians to be involved in their community affairs. 
Especially in more tumultuous times, such as calamities or health crises, the Barangay Tanod has 
become a pillar in the Barangay by providing direct presence and assistance in providing services. 
Given their constant presence, they are exposed to different risks, especially in light of the COVID-
19 pandemic. This bill seeks to provide what is due to the Barangay Tanod members, as gratitude 
and remuneration, for risking their lives to ensure the safety and protection of their respective 
communities. This bill shall also uplift the morale of the Barangay Tanod members, and will 
become a positive step in realizing the vision of an ideal barangay governance. 
REP. CHRISTOPHER V.P. DE VENECIA 
Fourth District, Pangasinan 
July 1, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______  
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Hon. Christopher V.P. de Venecia 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO BARANGAY TANOD MEMBERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines, in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Barangay Tanod Hazard Pay Act”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State recognizes the role of the Barangay Tanod, which 
was duly created under the Local Government Code, as an indispensable instrument in maintaining 
the peace, safety, and protection of their barangay, even during times of calamity and crisis. 
SEC. 3. Barangay Tanod. — As used herein, the Barangay Tanod refers to a body composed of 
civilian volunteers, duly created at the barangay level, to assist the barangay officials in the 
effective exercise of law enforcement, for the maintenance of peace and order, and for the 
promotion of public safety. 
SEC. 4. Hazard Pay. — Members of the Barangay Tanod who render service in remote and 
depressed areas, strife-torn or embattled areas, distressed or isolated stations, mental hospitals, 
leprosaria, areas declared under a state of calamity or emergency which expose them to great 
danger, volcanic activity/eruption, contagion, occupational risks or threats to life shall be 
compensated with hazard allowance equivalent to an amount not exceeding ₱500 per day per 
person. 
SEC. 5. Non-diminution of Existing Benefits. — Unless otherwise stated, nothing in this Act 
should be construed to diminish or remove existing benefits and privileges under the LGC or other 
laws, orders, or issuances.  
SEC. 6. Source of Funding. —The amount of Hazard Pay shall be determined by the Sanggunian 
of the Local Government Unit, depending on the LGU’s financial limitations, at a financial rate of 
not more than ₱500 per day per person, subject to the Personnel Services limitation in LGU 
budgets under the LGC.  
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In the event that the LGU should have insufficient funds to fully cover the Hazard Pay for 
the Barangay Tanod members, a lower but uniform rate may be granted for all qualified personnel. 
 
SEC. 7. Guidelines on the Grant of Hazard Pay. — As may be necessary, the Department of 
Budget and Management, together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government shall 
implement supplemental guidelines to implement this Act. 
 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If any part, section or provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected by such declaration shall remain in full force 
and effect. 
 
SEC 9. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules and regulations 
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly. 
  
SEC 10. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official 
Gazette and a newspaper of national circulation. 
  
  
Approved,