Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR FIXED SALARIES OF BARANGAY OFFICIAL AND SUCH OTHER 
BENEFITS BEING RECEIVED BY REGULAR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The important role of the Barangay Officials are yet again highlighted with much more clarity 
during the government relief efforts amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Certainly, they are one of the 
unsung heroes who were and still are at the forefront of the fight in eradicating COVID-19. 
However, despite the pivotal role that the Barangay Officials play, they appear to be improperly 
and inadequately compensated. It is hightime that Congress should legislate law which will give our 
Barangay Officials just, proper and reasonable compensation. 
This proposed legislation states that a punong barangay should get a salary equal to that of a 
Sangguniang Bayan Member of his municipality or city, while Sangguniang Barangay members should 
receive a salary equivalent to a salary which is 3 salary grades lower than the punong barangay and the 
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons, barangay secretary, and barangay treasurer, to receive a 
salary equivalent to five (5) salary grades lower than the Punong Barangay. 
The bill also recognizes the Barangay Officials as regular government employees, and as such, 
they are "entitled to fixed salaries, allowances, insurance, medical and dental coverage, retirement 
benefits and such other fringe benefits to which a regular government employee may be entitled to." 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO 
             Representative 
1st District , Camarines Norte
July 4, 2022
4:11 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR FIXED SALARIES OF BARANGAY OFFICIAL AND SUCH OTHER 
BENEFITS BEING RECEIVED BY REGULAR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES 
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 Officials Salaries Act of 2022”. 
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SECTION 2. Barangay Officials as Regular Government Employees. – The Punong Barangay, 
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Members if the Sangguniang Barangay, the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson, the Barangay Secretary, 
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and the Barangay Treasurer are hereby declared regular government employees, and as such are entitled 
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to the salary, emoluments, allowances, and benefits, such as but not limited to insurance, medical and dental 
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coverage, retirement benefits, and all other fringe benefits, to which a regular government employee may be 
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entitled to, 
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SECTION 3. Salaries of Barangay Officials. – As soon as the appropriate steps and measures are 
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undertaken by each city or municipality in coordination with the individual barangay involved on matters 
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relating to the sources of fund and the corresponding appropriation ordinance, which in no case shall be later 
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than six (6) months from the approval hereof, the following barangay officials shall be entitled to the following 
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fixed salaries: 
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a.
Punong Barangay
An amount equivalent to the salary grade 
of a sangguniang bayan member of his 
municipality or city. 
b.
Members 
of 
the
Sangguniang 
Barangay
and
An amount equivalent to a salary which is 
three (3) salary grades lower than the 
salary of Punong Barangay 
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c. Chairman 
of 
the 
Sangguniang 
Kabataan, 
Barangay Secretary and 
Barangay Treasurer 
An amount equivalent to a salary which is 
five (5) salary grades lower than the 
Punong Barangay 
 
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SECTION 4. Insurance, Health and Government Benefits Coverage. – All government Insurance and 
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health coverage such as but not limited to coverage under the Government Service Insurance System 
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(GSIS), Philhealth, and Pag-ibig Fund shall be extended to all barangay officials referred to in this Act. 
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SECTION 5. Implementation. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Department 
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of Interior and Local Government, in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, shall 
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promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.  
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SECTION 6. Seperability Clause. If for any reason, part of the provision of this Act shall be held to 
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be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue 
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to be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof, 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 8. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
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Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved. 
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