Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3816

H. Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 384 of the Local Government Code of 1991, embodies and recognizes the
barangay, as the basic political unit, serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of
government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities in the community, and as a forum
wherein the collective views of the people may be expressed, crystallized and considered, and
where disputes may be amicably settled.

Thus, our Barangay Officials and Workers are the primary front liners in the service
delivery of basic and public services to our country. These community leaders unselfishly
dedicated their service for the welfare of the barangay and its residents. While in service, they
receive minimal compensation and granted no monetary benefits after retirement.

This proposed measure aims to give due importance by providing retirement benefits to
Barangay Officials and Workers namely Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay Member,
Barangay Treasurer, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Tanod, Lupon ng Tagapamayapa Member,
Barangay Health Workers and Barangay Day Care Workers. These unsung heroes who
dedicated and contributed not only their time but also their effort and service in delivering basic
and public services and in nation building should also be awarded with recognition they truly
deserve.

in view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested,

ESTRELLITA “GING” B. SUAMSING


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.BillNo._38816

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT PROVIDING RETIREMENT BENEFIT TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND WORKERS
INCLUDING PUNONG BARANGAY, SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY MEMBER, BARANGAY
TANODS, LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA MEMBER, BARANGAY SECRETARY,
BARANGAY TREASURER, BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS AND BARANGAY DAY
CARE WORKERS

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as “The Barangay Officials and
Workers’ Retirement Benefit Act”.

SEC. 2, Declaration of Policy. Pursuant to Article Il, Section IX of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution, the State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the
prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies
that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and
an improved quality of life for all

SEC. 3. Retirement Benefit. The retirement benefit shall be granted to the following
Barangay Officials and Workers:

a. Punong Barangay ~ One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 100,000);
b, Sangguniang Barangay Member ~ Eighty Thousand Pesos (P 80,000);
c, Barangay Treasurer, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Tanod, Member of the Lupon ng

Tagapamayapa, Barangay Health Worker and Barangay Day Care Worker - Fifty
Thousand Pesos (P 50,000)


SEC. 4. Eligibility. . All elective and appointed barangay officials who have rendered for
a period of at least six (6) years of honourable service as barangay official and have opted for
retirement shall receive retirement benefits, Provided further, that any official or worker who
untimely dies or who becomes permanently incapacited to execute his barangay duties while in
performance of service shall be entitled to the benefit irrespective of his number of years in
service.

SEC. §. Creation of Barangay Retirement Fund. A Barangay Retirement Fund (BRF)
shall be created to be used to fund the retirement of barangay officials and workers mentioned
in this Act

The amount equivalent to one percent (1%) of the share of the national government
under Section 284 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, shall be used for this
purpose.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall administer and
ensure the appropriate disbursement of the fund

SEC. 6. Claims, All claims for payment of retirement benefits pursuant to the provisions
of this Act, shall, with the assistance of barangay officials concerned, be processed and settled
within thirty (30) days upon retirement and submission of all the required documents,

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations, The Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), in coordination with the DILG, shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,