Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY TOOLBOX IN BARANGAY SANTA 
MONICA, DISTRICT V OF QUEZON CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Most Filipino homeowners proactively seek out ways to maintain their 
houses and even avoid repair issues around their houses. The cost however 
of doing so, is rather high and competes with the cost of primary needs of the 
average Filipino household such as expenses for food, education, and 
healthcare. 
In addition, not all homeowners have the carpentry or plumbing skills 
to perform home basic repair needs while others who have the skills, do not 
own or cannot afford to purchase their own tools.  
To support the local residents to have the capacity to keep their homes 
in pristine condition, this measure seeks to establish a Community Toolbox 
in the Barangay where local residents can borrow tools for carpentry, sewing, 
plumbing, and simple construction among others.   
The Community Toolbox can help homeowners save money especially 
since many people only need to use certain tools for a one-time project or a 
limited number of times. Instead of having to purchase these tools, they can 
borrow them from the toolbox, saving them money in the long run. 
Having access to a toolbox can also help with environmental 
sustainability. When people borrow tools instead of buying them, they are 
reducing their carbon footprint by not having to manufacture new tools. 
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Moreover, sharing tools reduces the amount of resources needed to create and 
maintain individual tool collections. 
 
The presence of a Community Toolbox at the barangay level can also 
foster a sense of community responsibility when people share tools and work 
on projects together, building connections and relationships with their 
neighbors and thus making a stronger, more cohesive community. 
 
 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is urgently sought. 
 
 
 
REP. PM VARGAS   
 
Fifth District, Quezon City 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY TOOLBOX IN BARANGAY SANTA 
MONICA, QUEZON CITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Community 
Toolbox of Barangay Santa Monica” 
SECTION 2. Definition. – As used in this Act, the term “Community Toolbox” 
refers to a facility within the Barangay that houses tools such as carpentry, 
sewing, plumbing and construction among others, that residents of the 
Barangay can borrow. 
SECTION 3. Barangay Santa Monica Community Toolbox.– There is 
hereby established a Community Toolbox in Barangay Santa Monica in 
Quezon City. The Community Toolbox established by this Act shall be 
established in the Barangay Hall of Barangay Santa Monica. 
SECTION 4. Funding. – The amount necessary for the establishment of the 
Community Toolbox including the purchase of the tools, shall be generated 
from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local Government. The 
maintenance of the Community Toolbox established shall be the 
responsibility and shall be charged to Barangay Santa Monica. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulation . –Within sixty (60) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of Interior and 
Local Government shall, in coordination with the Local Government Unit and 
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other stakeholders, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act.  
 
SECTION 6. Non-impairment Clause. – Nothing in this Act shall be 
construed as to diminish, impair, or repeal rights recognized, granted, or 
made available to disadvantaged, marginalized, or specific sectors under 
existing laws. 
 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any provision of this 
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts or provisions of this Act 
which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. – Republic Act No. 7883 otherwise known as 
the “Barangay 4 Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995” is 
hereby repealed. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, 
which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, or modified 
accordingly.  
 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
circulation.  
 
Approved,