Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED
Quezon City, Metro Manila ae it

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
Regular Session

House Bill No._£28

Introduced by Representative OMAR S. DUTERTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Fhe Local Government Code of 1991 provides that the barangay, as thc basic political unit,

serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government polici

plans, programs,
projects, and activities in the community and a forum wherein the collective views of the people
may be expressed, crystallized and considered, and where disputes may be amicably settled. In
fact, most of the national government's efforts require intervention and support of the barangays

as they are the closest form of government to the people.

The barangay is headed by a Punong Barangay with support from the Sangguniang Barangay,
who, under the Local Government Code, are receiving compensation in a form of honorarium,
and not a fixed salary within. a compensation system that will provide just remuneration for the

wide range of roles and responsibilities.

‘The barangay serves as the office of first resort of the people, may it be in terms of conflict

resolution, medical and burial support, financial assistance, conflict resolution, disaster and risk

management, and the like. Simply put, they are expected to address a number of issues apart
from their regular duties and responsibilities as Barangay Officials, which are already

burdensome to begin with.

This bill seeks to provide fixed salary for barangay officials and declare them as regular
government employees in order for them to receive just compensation and other benefits that
other regular government employees ate relishing. It is high time that our barangay officials be

given what is due for them and recognize their vital role in carrying out government's services to



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

mC OMAR S. DUTERTE


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

House Bill No. 4 48

Introduced by Representative OMAR S. DUTERTE

AN ACT
ENTITLING BARANGAY OFFICIALS TO FIXED SALARIES AND SUCH OTHER
BENEFITS BEING ENJOYED BY REGULAR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 and
Insurance Act?”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Barangay Officials as Government Employees. ~ The Punong
Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay members, Barangay Secretaries and Barangay Treasurers in all
Barangays arc hereby declared regular government employees and as such, arc entitled to fixed
compensation, health insurance, and other benefits given to regular government employees.

SEC. 3. Salaries of Barangay Officials. - Each city or municipality shall ensure the
approval of a legislation ensuring appropriating funds for the fixed salaries and benefits for the
barangay officials. Barangay officials shall be entitled to the following fixed salaries:

a) Panong Barangay ~ an amount equivalent to eighty percent (80%) of the salary of a
Sanggunian member of the city or municipality to which the barangay is located,

b) Sangguniang Barangay members - an amount equivalent to sixty-five percent (65%) of the
salary of a Sanggunian member of the city or municipality to which the barangay is
located.

©) Barangay Secretary and Barangay Treasurer — an amount equivalent to fifty percent (50%)
of the salary of a Sanggunian member of the city or municipality to which the barangay is
located.

SEC. 4. Insurance, Health and Other Government Benefits Coverage. — All
government insurance and health insurance coverage such as but not limited to coverage under
the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), PhilHealth, and Pag-Ibig Fund shall be
extended to all barangay officials referred to in this Act.


SEC. 5. implementation. — Within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, all
concerned government agencies shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, dectees, executive orders and proclamations, rules
and regulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed ot
modified accordingly

SEC. 7. Effectioity. — This Act shall take effect fiftcen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,