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Introduced by Representatives Estrellita B. Suansing and Horacio P. Suansing, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 384 of the Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of 1991 embodies and recognizes that 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 are the primary frontliners in the delivery of basic and
public services to our countrymen. These community leaders unselfishly give their time and
services for the welfare of the barangay and its residents. While in service, they receive
minimal compensation and granted no benefits.

This proposed measure aims to give due importance to our barangay officials,
including barangay tanods and members of the lupon ng tagapamayapa, a lump sum
gratuity pay and other non-monetary benefits. These unsung heroes who dedicate and
contribute not only their time but also their efforts and services in delivering basic and public
needs of their constituency and in nation building should also be awarded with the
recognition they truly deserve.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ELLITA B. SUANSIWIG HoRNcIe ee UANEING, JR.
15" District, Nueva Ecij 2" Distfict, Sultan Kudarat



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives Estrellita B. Suansing and Horacio P. Suansing, Jr.

AN ACT
PROVIDING ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS AND OTHER NON-MONETARY
BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.
7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF
1991

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

SECTION 1. Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known
as the Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. — (a) Barangay officials, including
barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapamayapa shall receive honoraria,
allowances, and such other emoluments as may be authorized by law or barangay,
municipal or city ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this Code, but in no case
shall it be less than One thousand pesos (P'1,000.00) per month for the punong barangay
and Six hundred pesos (P600.00) per month for the sangguniang barangay members, and
barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary: Provided, however, That the annual
appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed
under Title V, Book 1! of this Code.

(b) The punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay members, the barangay
treasurer, and the barangay secretary shall also:

(1) Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) each,
the funds for which shall be taken from the general fund of the barangay or from such other
funds appropriated by the national government for the purpose;

(2) Be entitled, during their incumbency, to insurance coverage which shall include,
but shall not be limited to temporary and permanent disability, double indemnity, accident
insurance death and burial benefits, in accordance with Republic Act Numbered Sixty-nine
hundred forty-two (R.A. No. 6942), entitled “An Act Increasing the Insurance Benefits of
Local Government Officials and Providing Funds Therefor,”

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(3) Be entitled to free medical care, including subsistence, medicines, and medical
assistance in any government hospital or institution: Provided, That such hospital care shall
include surgery or surgical expenses, medicinesm X-rays, laboratory fees, and other hospital
expenses;

In case of extreme urgency where there is no available government hospital or
institution, the barangay official concerned may submit himself for immediate attendance to
the nearest private clinic, hospital or institution and the expenses not exceeding Five
thousand pesos (P5,000.00) that may be incurred therein shall be chargeable against the
funds of the barangay concerned.

BARANGAY OFFICIALS SHALL ALSO BE ENTITLED TO TEN PERCENT (10%)
DISCOUNT, AND EXEMPTION FROM VALUEADDED TAX (VAT), IF APPLICABLE, ON
THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM ALL ESTABLISHMENTS,
PARTICULARLY ON THE PURCHASE OF MEDICINES, AND SUCH ESSENTIAL
MEDICAL SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH), AND ON THE PROFESSIONAL FEES OF
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN OR PHYSICIANS IN ALL PRIVATE HOSPITALS, MEDICAL
FACILITIES, OUTPATIENT CLINICS AND HEALTH HOME CARE SERVICES.

(4) Be exempted, during their incumbency, from paying tuition and matriculation fees
for their legitimate dependent children attending state college or universities. He may
likewise avail of such educational benefits in a state college or university located within the
province or city to which the barangay belongs; [and]

(5) Be entitled to appropriate civil service eligibility on the basis of the number of
years of service to the barangay, pursuant to the rules and regulations issued by the Civil
Service Commission[ J;

(6) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1)
YEAR HONORARIUM, BUT IN NO CASE SHALL EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
PESOS (P100,000.00) TO BE TAKEN FROM THE BARANGAY RETIREMENT FUND:
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT A RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE
WITH A MINIMUM OF NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THE
RETIREMENT.

AS USED IN THIS SUB-SECTION, THE TERM “RETIREE” SHALL INCLUDE ALL
BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE
LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA;

(7) BE ENTITLED TO A FRANKING PRIVILEGE FOR THIS PURPOSE,
BARANGAY OFFICIALS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT OF POSTAGE ON
ANY MAIL MATTER TO BE SENT TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PUBLIC OFFICIALS
AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS; AND

(8) BE ENTITLED TO TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT IN
TRANSPORTATION FARE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATION CHARGE.

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SECTION 2. Barangay Retirement Fund (BRF). - There is hereby created a
Barangay Retirement Fund (BRF) which shall be used to fund the retirement of barangay
officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupon ng tagapamayapa, as
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 Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall administer and
ensure the appropriate disbursement of the BRF.

SECTION 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), in coordination with the DILG and Department of Transportation and
Communications (DOTC), shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this
Act.

SECTION 4, Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive order, issuances, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

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