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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 1474

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes the granting of One Thousand Pesos (P 1,000.00) monthly allowance
or incentive to Barangay Tanods. This recognition of their vital contribution in delivering basics

services to the residents of the barangay.

This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15 Congress.

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought now in the 17" Congress.

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Representative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -.
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 2

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _1474

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT
GRANTING ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) MONTHLY ALLOWANCE OR
INCENTIVE TO ALL BARANGAY TANODS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to grant all barangay tanods a monthly
allowance of One Thousand (P 1,000.00) Pesos. Provided however, if the local government is
not able to provide the necessary amount to cover the said allowance due insufficient revenues,
the sanggunian of the local government concerned shall provide for a reasonable amount to cover
the same

SECTION 2. Every barangay unit shall be entitled to enlist the services of amaximum of ten
(10) barangay tanods whose names and dates of service shall be properly recorded and forwarded
to the city/municipal authorities by the barangay secretary or the barangay chairman, for
monitoring purposes

SECTION 3. The amount of allowance provided herein is separate from any other form of
remuneration that the barangay tanods might received from their respective cities/municipalitiés.

SECTION 4. The fund covering the amount of allowance shall be released to the barangays
which shall create a Trust Fund for this purpose. The barangay shall effect the payment to the
barangay tanods in a manner similar to the payment of wages of other barangay officials.

SECTION 5. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be funded out of the
appropriation of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) under the currect
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, this items shall be included in the General Appropriations Act

SECTION 6. The Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), in
consultation with the Liga ng mga Barangay , shall within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of
this Act, issue such rules and regulations necessary for the proper implementation of the
provisions of this laws.


P SECTION 7. Any laws, presidential decree, issuance, executive order, letter of instruction,
administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 8. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provision
not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 9. This Act shall take effect ten (10) days following its complete publication any
national newspaper of general circulation

Approved,