Nineteenth Congress 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
 Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez 
Lone District of Calamba, Laguna 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This measure acknowledges the vital role of Barangay Tanod brigades in maintaining 
peace and order, recognizing them as essential partners of the local government units they 
assist. Despite working on a voluntary basis, Barangay Tanods expose themselves to dangers 
in the discharge of their duties and are willing to risk their lives to safeguard the security of 
the residents in their respective barangays. 
Hence, this proposed measure seeks to grant hazard pay to all duly appointed members 
of the Barangay Tanod brigades in the amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000) per month 
during their incumbency. This financial incentive will recognize the risks they face in 
maintaining peace and order at the grassroots level. By providing this, we aim to further 
support and motivate these brave individuals, acknowledging their critical role in maintaining 
peace and order at the grassroots level. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
CHARISSE ANNE C. HERNANDEZ 
Lone District, Calamba City
February 3, 2025
12:32 pm
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Nineteenth Congress 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
 Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez 
Lone District of Calamba, Laguna 
AN ACT GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED BARANGAY 
TANOD MEMBERS DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1.  All duly-appointed members of the Barangay Tanod shall be granted a 
hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000) per 
month. 
SEC. 2.  Barangay Tanod. - As used herein, a Barangay Tanod is a brigade or body 
composed of civilian volunteers, duly created at the barangay level, to assist the barangay 
officials in the effective exercises of law enforcement for the maintenance of peace and order 
and the promotion of public safety 
SEC. 3. Non-diminution of Existing Benefits.- Nothing in this Act shall be construed 
to diminish, in any manner, any benefits granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local 
ordinances and other issuances especially favorable to Barangay Tanod brigade members 
SEC 4. Source of Funding - The amount necessary for the effective implementation of 
this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local 
Government (DILG) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as 
may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of 
the local government unit concerned. 
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SEC 5.  Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within six (6) months from the 
approval of this Act, the DILG shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause.- If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions, not affected thereby, shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause.- All other laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, and administrative regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded, or repealed accordingly. 
SEC. 8. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved.