NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
MANDATING ALL BARANGAYS TO CREATE A REGISTRY OF PROFESSIONALS 
AND SKILLED WORKERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
A registry is a database where information is deposited. Data is stored in a 
registry for easy reference and access. When someone needs important data, one can 
easily check the registry and find out if there is anything that would be useful to them.
This measure seeks to mandate all barangays to create and maintain a registry 
of professional and skilled workers in their jurisdiction. The primary objective of this 
bill is to make available information to consumers within the barangay who are in need 
of the service of a professional or a skilled worker.
If implemented successfully, this enactment will help the consumer to easily 
find an expert; and also widen the clientele base of the professional or the skilled 
worker.
In the hopes of maximizing opportunities for professionals and skilled workers 
and members of our community, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
RAMON
»NG REVILLA, JR.
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 1417
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
MANDATING ALL BARANGAYS TO CREATE A REGISTRY OF PROFESSIONALS 
AND SKILLED WORKERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Barangay Registry of
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Professionals and Skilled Workers Act".
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Sec. 2. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall
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be defined as follows:
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A. Professionals - refer to individuals who have completed the prescribed
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university course, passed the licensure examination and have been
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issued a Certificate of Registration/Professional ID Card/Professional Tax
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Receipt (PTR); a member of good standing of an accredited professional
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organization (APO); follow a set of standards or code of practice; and
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adhere to professional code of ethics;
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B. Skilled Workers- refer to persons who regularly perform jobs that cater
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to household needs which usually involve the use of physical strength or
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skills such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians and automotive
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mechanics but shall in no case be limited to holders of national
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certificates issued by the Technical Education and Skills Development
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Authority (TESDA);
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C. Professionals and Skilled Workers Registry- a database of a particular
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barangay containing the names of all professionals and skilled workers
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residing therein who voluntarily registered and declared their
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qualifications and skills.
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Sec. 3. The Professionals and Skilled Workers Registry. - Every barangay shall
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create and make public a registry, which shall serve as a database of all professionals
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and skilled workers who voluntarily register in order to offer their services to the public.
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The professionals and skilled workers must be residents of the barangay where they
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seek to be registered.
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It shall be the responsibility of each barangay to disseminate information of the
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requirements and qualifications needed for registration.
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Sec. 4. Contents of the Registry. - The Professionals and Skilled Workers
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Registry shall contain the following details:
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a. Name of the professional or skilled worker;
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b. Contact information (i.e. mobile number, e-mail address, business
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address)
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c. Nature of the services and/or skills offered;
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d. Proof of qualifications (i.e. professional license or registration certificate,
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TESDA National Certificate, Certificate of Competency or any certificate
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of training or seminars attended)'
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e. Photocopy of Philippine Identification Card (Philippine National ID)
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pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No 11055, otherwise known as the
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"Philippine Identification System Act'. If the registration is made pending
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the issuance of said ID, the applicant shall submit photocopies of two
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(2) government issued identification cards without prejudice to the
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submission of a copy of the Philippine National ID immediately upon
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availability;
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f. NBI Clearance; and
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g. Any other details which the barangay deems necessary.
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Sec. 5. Access to Registry. - The barangay shall make the registry available to
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the public by posting a copy to the bulletin board of the barangay or at any
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conspicuous place within the barangay hall. It may also be simultaneously accessed
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by the public online should the barangay has its own website.


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Sec. 6. Free Registration. - The inclusion of the name and corresponding details
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of a professional or skilled worker in the registry shall be free of charge. However, the
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constituents who shall request for a copy of the database may be charged a reasonable
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fee to cover the actual cost of printing or reproduction of the details subject of the
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request.
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Sec. 7. Annual Updating of the Registry. - The barangay shall update the
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registry of professionals and skilled workers at the beginning of every year without
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prejudice to the right of the professional or skilled worker to request the barangay to
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immediately include and reflect any significant change/s in any of the information
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mentioned under Section 4 of this Act.
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Sec. 8. Separability Clause. - If any portion of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, the portions or provisions which are not affected shall
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continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and
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regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed
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or mod ified accord i ng ly.
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Sec. 10. Effectivity Oause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
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its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,