Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4374

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A barangay is a small political unit of our government. Although small, a barangay has
several powers, duties, and functions. Among others, they are empowered to enforce all laws and
regulations of the State. The Punong Barangay together with his officials have the responsibility
to maintain public order in their jurisdiction. For instance, they mediate disputes at the barangay
evel so as to avoid legal action and relieve the courts of docket congestion. In addition to this, the
Sangguniang Barangay can enact ordinances; levy taxes and other revenue measures; regulate use
of public facilities. All of these show the crucial role of the barangay in the life of the nation.

Unfortunately, the benefits and compensation provided by our Local Government Code is
not consistent with the amount of duties and responsibilities that their office demands. The fact
that our barangays are the smallest political units does not make the officials any less of a public
servant.

Thus, in recognition of the valuable role of our barangay officials in our community this
measure moves to increase the honorarium provided for them.

The approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

E “JAM” L. BARONDA
Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__4374

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT INCREASING THE HONORARIUM OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines duly 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 upong tagapamayapa, shall receive honoraria, allowance,
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] SEVEN thousand pesos (P[1] 7,000.00) per month for the punong barangay and [Six
hundred] FIVE THOUSAND pesos (P[600] 5,000.00) per month for the sangguniang barangay
members [and] barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary AND FOUR THOUSAND PESOS
(P4,000) 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 thousand pesos (P1,000.00) 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 purpose;

(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 attendance 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 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;


(4) Be exempted during their incumbency from paying tuition and matriculation fees for their
legitimate dependent children attending state colleges 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

(5) 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.

(c) Elective barangay officials shall have preference in appointments to any government position
or in any government-owned or controlled corporations, including their subsidiaries, after their
tenure of office, subject to the requisite qualifications and the provisions of the immediately

preceding paragraph.

(4) All duly appointed members of the barangay tanod brigades, or their equivalent, which shall
‘number not more than twenty (20) in each barangay, shall be granted insurance or other benefits
during their incumbency, chargeable to the barangay or the city or municipal government to
which the barangay belongs.

SEC. 2. Funding, ~ The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall administer
and ensure the appropriate disbursement of the Fund.

SEC. 3. Coverage - The benefits granted under this Act shall cover all barangay officials,
barangay tanods and members of the lupon ng tagapamayapa, including those in Autonomous
Region in Muslin Mindanao (ARMM).

SEC. 4. Rules and Regulation. — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in
Coordination with the DIL.G, shall issue the necessary rules and regulation to implement this Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuance, rules and regulations
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.