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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
6262

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS AMENDED

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Officials play an integral role in executing the functions of
the national government. They closely monitor the proper implementation of
programs and projects, as well as the enforcement of laws and policies to
preserve peace and order in our communities. They are at the forefront of
disaster response and recovery, and compromise their own protection to
secure our citizen’s safety.

It is the responsibility of the national government to provide them
with the right support to ensure that their efforts and commitment to their
duties remain sustained. Thus, in recognition of their contribution, this bill
seeks to provide our barangay officials with reasonable monetary support
that will allow them to adequately respond to their daily needs.

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

ANTH ‘X” D. CRISOLOGO
epresentative
First District, Quezon City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. WORE

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1.Sections 393(a) and 393(b) of Republic Act No. 7160,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION393. 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 Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00)per month for the
Punong Barangay and Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (22,500.00) per
month for the Sangguniang Barangay Members, Barangay Treasurer,
Barangay Secretary, barangay tanods, and members of the lupon ng
tagapamayapa: Provided, however, That the annual appropriations for
personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed
under Title Five, Book II of this Code; provided, further, that the amount
mentioned above should be reviewed every five (5) years by the department
of local and interior government for their recommendations.

(b) The Punong Barangay, the Sangguniang Barangay members, the
Barangay Treasurer, and the Barangay Secretary, barangay tanods and
members of the lupon ng tagapamayapa 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
Therefore”;

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

SECTION 2. If any provision or part of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall continue to be in force and
in effect.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect in fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,