Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by HON. BAMBI 8. HMANO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill  seeks to extend the term  of office  for all  Barangay Officials from the current three (3)
years to six (6) years.
The  Local  Government Code,  (R.A.  7160) has been  a fundamental  legislation  in  decentra]izjng
governance  and  empowering  local  government  units,  particularly  the  barangays.  Under this  Code,  the
existing three-year term for barangay officials was initially established to find a middle ground between
maintaining governance continuity and periodically evaluating leadership and governance. Nevertheless, it
has  become  evident  over  time  that  extending  the  term  to  six  years  would  be  more  pragmatic  and
advantageous for the community. This longer term would guarantee the uninterrupted implementation of
development  initiatives  for the  barangay,  allowing  officials  more time  to  carry  out  and  conclude  their
projects, programs, and policies. The goal of extending the term is to offer Barangay Officials an extended
period to foster stability and continuity in local governance.
Further,  this  bill  would  enhance  the  term  of office  of all  barangay  officials  from  the  Punong
Barangay, Barangay Kagawad to Sangguniang Kabataan officials, from three (3) years to six (6) years. This
will give our barangay officials sufficient time to finish their projects and programs and to introduce and
promote sustainable development and to meet the changing needs of the communities they serve.
Lastly, this bill will restrict all barangay officials from holding on to the same position for
more than two consecutive terms.  This will give those with capabilities to serve their community and infuse
new ideas for the betterment of the barangay.
In view of the foregoing, this bill's approval is fervently sought.
2nd District, Misamis Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by HON. BAMBI 8. EMANO
AN ACT
INSTITUTING A SIX (6) YEAR TENURE FOR ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS ARENDING FOR
TIIE PURPOSE SHCTION 43 0F REPUBLIC ACT 7160 0TIIERWISE KN0lh7N AS TIIE LOCAL
GOVERNRENT CODE 0F 1991
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  Of  Representatives  Of  the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
SECTION  1. 4me#c7me#/ a/Scc/z.o77  4j  a/ A.4.  7/60.  The  term  of all  elected  Barangay
Officials  shall be extended from three (3) years to  six (6) years, amending for the purpose of
Section 43 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 43. Term Of Oiffice:
(a) The term Of of f ice Of all [local elective of f icials] BARA:INCA:X OET!¥CIAIHS,
INCLUDING THE PUNONG BARANGAY, BARANGAY KAGAWADS, AND
THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS, e/ec/ed cr/fer /foe ejj7recfz.vzty a/
this Code shall be [three] SIXYEA;RS, T;startingf rom noon Of June 30,1992 or such
date as may be provided for by low, except that Of elected barangay officials: Provided,
That all local officials first elected during the local elections immediately following
the  ratification  Of the  1987  Constitution  shall  serve  until  noon  Of June  30,  1992]
WHICH SHALL BEGIN AFTHR THH REGULAR BARANGAY ELECTIONS.
f a) No [local elective] BA:RA:ENGA;X of f ilcial shall serve f or more than [three (3)]
TWO (I) consecutive terms in the same position. Voluntary renunciation Of the of f ilce
f;or any length Of time shall not be considered as an interruption in the continuity Of
service f;or the full term for which the elective official concerned was elected.


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SECTION 2. Jtepecr/i.7!g C/crwse.  All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules, and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified
accordingly.
SECTION 3. EJorec/z.vz.fy. This Act shall take effect fifteen ( 1 5) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,