HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Quezon City, Metro Manila BY:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS REGISTRATION UNIT .
First Regular Session | BILLS AND INDEX SERVIOE
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HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: RANEO E. ABU

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The barangay, as the basic political unit in the country, serves as the
primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans,
Programs, projects and activities in the community and as forum wherein
the collective views of the people may be expressed, crystallized and given
due course.

Barangay officials are deemed persons in authority in their
respective jurisdiction, and as such they are mandated to maintain public
order and ensure the protection of life, liberty and property of each
barangay resident.

Under the 1991 Local Government Code, barangays in the
Philippines, headed by Punong Barangay (Barangay Chairmen), have
defined powers in order to enhance their existence as an autonomous part
of the municipality or city. They have executive, legislative and
adjudicatory (Lupon Tagapamayapa) powers.

Barangay officials are the front liners of the government in the
delivery of genuine basic services to the local folks. Punong Barangay
(Barangay Chairmen) are the Chief Executives in the administration of
barangay affairs. They preside over sessions of the Sangguniang
Barangay and administer the operation of the Katarungang Pambarangay.
The Lupon Tagapamayapa members mediate disputes at the barangay
level. Barangay Tanods (Barangay Police) enforce ordinances passed by
the Sangguniang Barangay and diligently exert all lawful efforts in the
maintenance of peace and order in the barangay

Barangays really have active participation in political and economic
activities of our country. Henceforth, we cannot just take for granted the
significant role of barangays in our society



Given the above mentioned vital functions of the aforecited
barangay officials in the community we live in, it is significantly noticeable
that the meager amount of honoraria, allowances and emoluments they
currently receive pursuant to Section 393 of the present Local Government
Code are not compensatory to the valuable services they render. In order
to justly and equitability give due recognition to the remarkable
contributions of barangay officials in the true progress of the country, it is
not only just but timely that we must substantially increase the benefits of
the barangay officials which therefore requires the necessary amendment
of Section 393 of the 1991 Local Government Code.

Considering the foregoing premises, this representation earnestly
seeks for the immediate approval of this bill



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

467
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: RANEO E. ABU

AN ACT

INCREASING THE HONORARIUM AND CHRISTMAS BONUS OF
BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS, AND
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND GRANTING A
LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) AND OTHER NON-MONETARY
BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC
ACT No. 7160, AS AMENDED, 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 assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 is hereby amended
to read as follows:

“SECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials - (a) Barangay
officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong
tagapamayapa, shall receive honoraria, allowances, and such other
emoluments as may be authorized by law or barangay, municipal or city
ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this Code, but in no case shall
it be less than [One] FIVE thousand pesos (P[1] 5,000.00) per month for the
punong barangay and [Six hundred] THREE THOUSAND pesos (P[600]
3,000.00) per month for the sangguniang barangay members, [and] barangay
treasurer, and barangay secretary AND TWO THOUSAND PESOS
(P2,000.00) FOR BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON
NG TAGAPAMAYAPA: Provided, however, That the annual appropriations for
personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed
under Title Five, Book II of this Code.


(b) The punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay members, the
barangay treasurer, and the barangay secretary shall also:

(1) Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least [One] TWO thousand
pesos (P[1] 2,000.00) each, the funds for which shall be taken from the
general fund of the barangay or from such other funds appropriated by the
national government for the purposed{:]: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT
BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE  LUPONG
TAGAPAMAYAPA SHALL ALSO ENJOY THIS BENEFIT.

(2) Be entitled, during their incumbency, to insurance coverage which
shall include, but shall not be limited to temporary and permanent disability,
double indemnity, accident insurance, death and burial benefits, in
accordance with Republic Act Numbered Sixty-nine hundred forty two (R.A.
No. 6942, entitled “An Act Increasing the Insurance Benefits of Local
Government Officials and Providing Funds Therefor,”

(3) Be entitled to free medical care, including subsistence, medicines,
and medical assistance in any government hospital or institution: Provided,
That such hospital care shall include surgery or surgical expenses, medicines,
X-rays, laboratory fees, and other hospital expenses;

In case of extreme urgency where there is no available government
hospital or institution, the barangay official concerned may submit himself for
immediate attendance to the nearest private clinic, hospital or institution and
the expenses not exceeding Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) that may be
incurred therein shall be chargeable against the funds of the barangay
concerned;

BARANGAY OFFICIALS SHALL ALSO BE ENTITLED TO TEN
PERCENT (10%) DISCOUNT, AND EXEMPTION FROM VALUE-ADDED
TAX (VAT), IF APPLICABLE, ON THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES
FROM ALL ESTABLISHMENTS, PARTICULARY ON THE PURCHASE OF
MEDICINES, AND SUCH ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES,
ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH), AND ON THE PROFESSIONAL FEES
OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN OR PHYSICIANS IN ALL PRIVATE
HOSPITALS, MEDICAL FACILITIES OUTPATIENT CLINICS AND HEALTH
HOME CARE SERVICES;

(4) Be exempted, during their incumbency, from paying tuition and
matriculation fees for their legitimate dependent children attending state
college or universities. He may likewise avail of such educational benefits in a
state college or university located within the province or city to which the
barangay belongs; [and]


(8) Be entitled to appropriate civil service eligibility on the basis of the
number of years of service to the barangay, pursuant to the rules and
regulations issued by the Civil Service Commission [.];

(6) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM, BUT IN NO CASE SHALL
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,0000.00) TO BE
TAKEN FROM THE BARANGAY RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS
OF AGE WITH A MINIMUM OF NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE TIME
OF THE RETIREMENT.

AS USED IN THI SUB-SECTION, THE TERM “RETIREE” SHALL
INCLUDE ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS
AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA;

(7) BE ENTITLED TO A FRANKING PRIVILEGE FOR THIS
PURPOSE, BARANGAY OFFICIALS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE
PAYMENT OF POSTAGE ON ANY MAIL MATTER TO BE SENT TO
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PRIVATE
INDIVIDUALS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS; AND

(8) BE ENTITLED TO TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT IN
TRANSPORTATION FARE, AND HOTEL ACCOMODATION CHARGE.

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(d) All duly appointed members of the barangay tanod brigades, or their
equivalent, which shall number more than (20) in each barangay, shall be
granted insurance, FREE TUITION AND MATICULATION FEES FOR THEIR
LEGITIMATE DEPENDENT CHILDREN ATTENDING STATE COLLEGES
AND UNIVERSITIES, or other benefits during their incumbency, chargeable
to the barangay or the city or municipality government to which the barangay
belongs.

SEC. 2. Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) Created —
There is hereby created a Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) which
shall be used to fund the retirement gratuity of barangay officials, including
barangay tanods and members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa, as
mentioned in this Act. The amount equivalent to one percent (1%) of the
share of the national government under Section284 of the Local Government
Code of 1991, as amended shall be used for this purpose.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall
administer and ensure the appropriate disbursement of the Fund.


SEC. 3. Rules and Regulation - The Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), in coordination with the DILG and Department of
Transportation and Communications (DOTC), shall issue the necessary rules
and regulation to implement this Act.

SEC. 4, Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders, issuance, rules
and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved.