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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENAT2 
S.B. No. 
334 
Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV 
AN ACT 
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AUTHORIZING THE PUNONG BARANGAY TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE OF ANY 
GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 41 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 
Ellplanatory Note 
The barangay, the smallest political unit in the country, plays a crucial role in the development 
of the community and the politicizing of the citizenry. 
The barangay captain, together with the barangay council, has been empowered by the 
national government to carry out programs and projects for its constituents. The barangay 
captain, seen as the elder and community leader, has been in the unique position to practice 
grassroots governance and provide effective services to its people. 
Giving them the power to administer oaths of office empowers and legitimizes their role in 
democracy building of our political institutions. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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" A. Aquino IV 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENA'~ 
S.B. No. 
334 
Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV 
AN ACT 
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JUl 30 P6 :53 
AUTHORIZING THE PUNONG BARANGAY TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE OF ANY 
GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 41 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 41 of Executive Order No. 292 as amended otherwise known as the 
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Administrative Code of 1987 is hereby further amended to read as follows: 
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"Section 41. 
Officers Authorized to Administer Oath. -
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(1) The following officers have general authority to administer oath: 
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President; Vice President[,); Members and Secretaries of both Houses of 
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Congress; Members of the Judiciary; Secretaries of both Houses of Congress; 
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Members of the Judiciary; Secretaries of Departments; provincial governors and 
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[lieutenant) VICE 
governors; 
city mayors; municipal 
mayors; PUNONG 
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BARANGAYS; bureau directors; regional directors; clerks of court; registrars of 
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deeds; other civilian officers in [the) public service of the government of the 
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Philippines whose appointments are vested in the President and are subject to 
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confirmation by the Commission on Appointments; all other constitutional 
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officers; PAO lawyers in connection with the performance of duty; and notaries 
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public." 
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SECTION 2. All laws,. acts, presidential decrees, executive orders, issuances, presidential 
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proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are contrary to and inconsistent 
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with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication 
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either in the Official Gazette or in ant newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved,