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Republic of the Philippines
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Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 8238

Introduced by HONORABLE ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Officials play a critical role in nation building. They are in the forefront of public
service as they work closely with the community on a day to day basis. They are expected to
provide immediate response to the concerns of the people, and are the primary source of feedback
and information on issues and problems that require special attention from higher officials.

This bill seeks to recognise the significance of barangay officials who govern the most basic
political unit in our country by securing them with just benefits that valuate their services to the
communities, By doing so, the state would be able to help them improve the quality of their lives
and motivate them to serve the people to the best of their abilities.

Itis of vital importance that we nurture the backbone of our government and strengthen it by
assuring that it is given all the possible support to achieve optimum efficiency and to sustain the
willingness of the people behind it to perform their best. As such, they shall be permitted to relish
the same benefits given to all employees who work for the government.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is eamestly sought.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3238

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

“AN ACT DECLARING BARANGAY OFFICIALS AS REGULAR GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES, ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared a policy of the state to safeguard
the well-being of barangay officials by providing appropriate benefits due them. The state affirms
their significance as the frontline workers of the government and thus ensures that the social and
economic status of barangay officials are properly uplifted.

SECTION 2. Barangay Officials as Regular Government Employees. Barangay officials
such as the Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay Members, the Sangguniang Kabataan
Chairman, the Barangay Secretary and Barangay Treasurer shall be considered regular government
employees and shall be entitled to all the benefits provided by the government which include fixed
salaries, retirement benefits, bonuses ete.

SECTION 3. Fixed Salaries. As soon as the appropriate steps and measures are undertaken
by each city or municipality in coordination with the individual barangay involved on matters
relating to the sources of fund and the corresponding appropriation ordinance, which in no case
shall be later than six (6) months from the approval hereof, all barangay officials stated in Section 2
hereof, shall be entitled to the following salaries:

Punong Barangay- An amount equivalent to the salary of a sangguniang bayan member of
his municipality.


Six Sangguniang Barangay Members- An amount equivalent to eighty percent (80%) of the
salary of a sangguniang bayan member of his municipality.

Kabataang Barangay Chairman, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Treasurer- For each, an
amount equivalent to seventy-five percent (75%) of the salary of a
sangguniang bayan member of his municipality.

SECTION 4. Retirement Benefits, Pursuant to RA 7160, Sec. 522, all barangay officials
should be covered by insurance to be given by the GSIS. Additionally, as regular government
employees, each barangay official shall be considered a GSIS member and shall be allowed to
contribute monthly so as to receive monthly pension from the aforementioned agency after
retirement,

SECTION 5. Bonuses. All barangay officials shall receive a year-end bonus equivalent to a
month’s basic salary, and productivity incentive like all other government employees.

SECTION 6. Other Benefits, All barangay officials shall be provided per diem to cover
transportation, food, and other expenses which may be incurred in the performance of their official functions.
They shall also automatically become members of PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG to assure assistance in their
housing and health concerns.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modificd
accordingly.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the provisions thereof are not affected by such declaration and shall continue to be
in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,