CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 110cT 2012
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bit no.__ 6635

Introduced by the HON. MARK A. VILLAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Barangay Tanods are the protectors of the smallest unit of local government. They
are the immediate guardians of the security and safety of the people in our barangays. They
ensure the peace and order of each barangay.

Despite their unconditional service to the people, they seem to be unrecognized by the
people. It is for this reason that we give them acknowledgement by giving them simple
incentives and benefits which could help them and their family in their daily needs.

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

LL
MARK A. VILLAR


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

fe 6635

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the HON. MARK A. VILLAR

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR INCENTIVES TO BARANGAY TANODS.
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Tanod Incentive Act of 2012”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. RA 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Govemment Code, provides that: “The barangay 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.” (Sec. 384).

To achieve this objective, the State shall adopt measures and provide such incentives
not only to help ensure the faithful performance of the duties and functions of barangay tanods
but also to raise their quality of life

SECTION 3. Tax Exemption. All amounts received by the barangay tanods as salaries,
wages, compensation, remuneration, and other emoluments, such as honoraria and allowance
shall be exempt from income taxation. Gross benefits received by barangay tanods, of whatever
kind or character, shall likewise be exempt from taxation.

SECTION 4. Stipend. Each Barangay Tanod shall be given a minimum amount of Five
Hundred Pesos (Php 500) monthly as an additional stipend.

SECTION 5. GSIS Benefits Coverage. All Barangay Tanods shall be considered as
members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and shall be covered with life
insurance and social security protection, including retirement, disability, separation, and
unemployment benefits and such other benefits as may extend by the GSIS, subject to
limitations provided by law.


The GSIS shall make special provisions in order to facilitate the inclusion of barangay
tanods.

SECTION 6. Health Benefits. Government medical and health insurance programs
under RA 7875, as amended by RA 9241, otherwise known as the National Health Insurance
Program,” shall include in their coverage free basic health services and medicines to barangay
tanods.

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within six (6) months from the
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Interior and Local Govemment (DILG), in coordination
and consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), the Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS) and other appropriate agencies concemed shall promulgate the rules or
guidelines as may be necessary for the proper implementation of this Act.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. Any provision declared as unconstitutional shall not
affect the validity of all other provisions not specifically declared unconstitutional.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. Any laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or
parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed.

SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. This law shall take effect 15 days after its complete
publication in the three newspapers of general circulation.

Approved