OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
S E . N A T E  
859 
S. B. No. 
Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 389 of Republ& Act No. 7160, otherwise lmown as the Local 
Goveininelit Code of 1991', gives the Punong Barangay duties similar to those of their 
mayors or governors. The Punong Barangay is the local chief executive exercising the 
basic duty of executing laws and ordinances applicable in the bai-angay. He likewise 
exercises legislative powers by presiding over the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay 
in the consideration and passage of barangay ordinances. Lastly, lie participates in the 
settling of disputes, a judicial function, by being the chairman of the Lupoiig 
Tagap amayapa. 
However, despite tlie copious amount of duties that the Puiioiig Barangay has to 
perfoim, the salary that he receives would seem inadequate, not commensurate and 
inappropriate for such a positioii. 
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The barangays and its officers play a very important role inlour society. It is but 
logical and apt that they be compensated accordingly so as to reflect our recognition not 
only of their duties but also of thpir importance in local governance in particular and in 
society in general. 
It is thereby the aim of this bill, in the spirit of justice and promoting good 
governance, to afford just remuneration to our barangay officials and thus provide more 
incentive to fhel their passion in public service as well as to entice other young people to 
take up such office in the future. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill'is eaiiiestl recommended. 
JERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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S E . N A T E  
S. B. No. 
859 
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Introduced by Senator JINGGOY E JERCITO ESTRADA 
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AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE SALARIES OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AMENDING 
SEC. 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, 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 assein bled: 
Sec. 1. Salary of the Punong Barangay - The Punong Barangay of all barangays 
shall receive the following monthly salary in accordance with their respective salary 
grades in RepubIic Act No. 6758, as amended, otherwise known as the Salary 
Standardization Law based on the following classification: 
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(A) Barangays in Municipalities with the corresponding populations of. 
(1) Less than two thousand (2,000) persons 
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Salary Grade 1 0 
(2) Two thousand (2,000) or more but less 
than five tliousaiid (5,000) persoiis 
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Salary Grade 14 
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(3) Five thousand (6,000) or inore 
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Salary Grade 17 
(B) Barangays in Cities, both component and highly urbanized, with populations 
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(1) Less than two thousand (2,000) persons 
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Salary Grade 12 
(2) Two thousand (2,000) or more but 
less than five thousand (5,000) persons 
Salary Grade 17 
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(3) Five thousand (5,000) or more but 
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less than tlie thousand (1 0,000) persons 
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Salary Grade 19 
(4) Ten thousand (1 0,000) or more but less 
than twenty-five thousand (25,000) persons 
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Salary Grade 21 
( 5 )  Twenty-five thousand (25,000) or more 
persons 
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Salary Grade 23 
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SEC. 2. Allowances for the Punong Barangay. - Punong Barangays may, by a 
validity passed Ordinance by the Sangguniang Barangay, be entitled to Allowances over 
and above their salaries. 
SEC. 3. Other Benefits for the Punong Barangay - Being a salaried employee 
of the Government, Punong Barangays shall be eligible for membership in the 
Government Service and Insurance System (GSIS), and be entitled to all the benefits the 
System provides, such as: 
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(1) Retirement Benbfits; 
(2) Loan Privileges such as salary, policy and emergency loans, Bahay KO 
(My House) Housing Program, and Socialized/Special housing loans, as 
well as, pension loans for retired members; 
(3) Life Insurance along with all its rides such as but not limited to 
maturity, dividends, accidental death, total disability, and funeral benefits- 
(4) Additional Social Security Benefits such as the Carer's Allowance, 
Christmas Cash Bonus-Gift, Anniversary Benefit, and Burial Benefit; and 
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(5) Eligibility to oiher programs the GSIS would provide such as college 
scholarships, quarterly raffle for pensioners, and the 
SEC. 4. Salaries of Members of the Sangguniang Barangay. - Members of the 
Sangguniang Barangay, otherwise known as the 'Kagawads', shall be entitled to salaries 
three (3) salary grades lower than the Punong Barangay. 
SEC. 5. Per Diems of other Barangay Officials. - Other Barangay Officials, as 
provided for in Sec. 387 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as tlie 'Local 
Government Code of 1991', such ps the Barangay Treasurer, Barangay Secretary, and the 
Saiigguiiiang Kabataan Chairman, may be entitled to Honorariums and Allowances 


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comineiisurate to the size of the barangay as provided for in municipal ordinances of their 
respective municipalities. 
SEC. 6. Source of Funds. - From the Internal Revenue Allgtment (IRA) of each 
proviiice of Highly Urbanized and Contiguous City, as the case may be, the Department 
of Budget and Management (bBM) shall deduct the amount required for the 
implementation of this Act. The fimds so allotted shall be remitted by the DBM directly 
to all the corresponding Barangay Treasurers. 
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and 
regulatioiis, or pai-ts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any section or provision of this 
Act is held uncoiistitutional o valid, the other sections or provisions, hereof shall not be 
affected and thereby remain in fill! force and effect. 
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SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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