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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 8715

Introduced by Hon. Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 384 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code
reads’

“As the basic political unit, the barangays serves as the primary
planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs,
projects and activities in the community, and as a forum wherein the
collective views of the people maybe expressed, crystallized and considered,
and where disputes may be amicably settled.”

Barangay Officials being at the forefront of public service, given their proximity to our
communities, are expected to work beyond the perceived normal working hours of government.
They are expected to provide the most basic social services that the government could provide
its constitueney.

‘Thus, the objective of this bill is to strengthen and ensure that these public servants can
efficiently carry out their responsibilities. As such, it is but proper that the State increase the

benefits of barangay officials given their responsibility which goes beyond the ambit of regular
government services.

In view of the foregoing premises, approval of this bill is eaestly sought.

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ELENITA MILAGROS “EILEE

” ERMITA — BUHAIN


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3715

Introduced by Hon. Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

“AN ACT.
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A), SECTION 393, CHAPTER IV, TITLE I, BOOK IIL
OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AS
AMENDED, INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS.”

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

Section 1. Paragraph (a), Section 393, Chapter IV, Title I, Book III of Republic Act
No. 7160, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials.

(@) 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 thousand pesos (P1,000.00)] TWENTY
PERCENT (20%) ABOVE THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE
PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the punong barangay and
[Six hundred pesos (P600.00)] THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE
PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the sanggumiang
barangay members, barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary:
Provided, however, That the ammual appropriations for personal services
shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five,
Book II of this Code;

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Section 2. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
proclamations and/or administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly

Section 3. Hfectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,