SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
542 
Senate Bill No. __ 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA' 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 389 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, gives the Punong Barangay duties similar to those of 
their mayors or governors. The Punong Barangay is the local chief executive 
exercising the basic duty of executing laws and ordinances applicable in the 
barangay. He likewise exercises legislative powers by presiding over the sessions 
of the Sangguniang Barangay in the consideration and passage of barangay 
ordinances. Lastly, he participates in the settling of disputes, by being the 
chairman of the Lupong Tagapamayapa. 
However, despite the copious amount of duties that the Punong Barangay 
has to perform, the salary that he receives would seem inadequate, not 
commensurate and inappropriate for such a position. 
The barangays and its officers playa very important role in our society. It is 
but logical and apt that they be compensated accordingly so as to reflect our 
recognition not only of their duties but also of their importance in local governance 
in particular and in ,society in general. 
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It is hereby the aim of this bill, in the spirit of justice and promofing good 
governance, to afford just remuneration to our barangay officials and this provide 
more incentives to fuel their passion in public service as well as to entice other 
young people to take up such office in the future. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
OY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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JUL -8 iHJ :49 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. __ 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE SALARIES OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AMENDING 
SEC. 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Salary of the Punong Barangay. - The Punong Barangay of 
all barangays shall receive the following monthly salary in accordance with their 
respective salary grades in Republic Act No. 6758, as amended, otherwise known 
as the Salary Standardization Law based on the following classification: 
(A) Barangays in Municipalities with the corresponding populations of: 
(1) Less than two thousand (2,000) persons -
Salary Grade 10 
(2) Two thousand (2,000) or more 
but less -than five thousand (5,000) persons - Salary Grade 14 
(3) Five thousand (5,000) or more 
- Salary Grade 17 
(B) Barangays in Cities, both component and highly urbanized, with populations of: 
(1) Less than two thousand (2,000) persons - Salary Grade 12 
(2) Two thousand (2,000) or more but less 
than five thousand (5,000) persons -
Salary Grade 17 
(3) Five thousand (5,000) or more 
but less than ten thousand (10,000) persons - Salary Grade 17 
(4) Ten thousand (10,000) or more but less 
than twenty-five thousand (25,000) persons - Salary Grade 21 
(5) Twenty-five thousand (25,000) or more persons - Salary Grade 23 
SEC. 2. Allowances for the Punong Barangay. - Punong Barangays may, 
by a validity passec;l Ordinance by the Sangguniang Barangay, be entitledito 
allowances over and above their salaries. 
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SEC. 3. Other Benefits for the Punong Barangay. - Being a salaried 
employee of the Government, Punong Barangays shall be eligible for membership 


in the Government Service and Insurance System (GSIS), and be entitled to all the 
benefits the System provides, such as: 
(1) Retirement Benefits; 
(2) Loan Privileges such as salary, policy and emergency loans, Bahay KO 
(My House) Housing Program, and Socialized/Special housing loans, as well as 
pension loans for retired members; 
(3) Life Insurance along with all the rides such as but not limited to maturity, 
dividends, accidental death, total disability, and funeral benefits; 
(4) Additional Social Security Benefits such as the Carer's Allowance, 
Christmas Cash Bonus-Gift, Anniversary Benefit, and Burial Benefit; and 
(5) Eligibility to other programs the GSIS would provide such as college 
scholarships and quarterly raffie for pensioners. 
SEC. 4. Salaries of Members of the Sangguniang Barangay. - Members 
of the Sangguniang Barangay, otherwise known as the "Kagawads", shall be 
entitled to salaries three (3) salary grades lower than the Punong Barangay. 
SEC. 5. Per Diems of Other Barangay Officials. - Other Barangay 
Officials, as provided for in Sec. 387 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known 
as the "Local Government Code of 1991", such as the Barangay Treasurer, 
Barangay Secretary, and the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, may be entitled to 
Honorariums and .Allowances commensurate to the size of the bar~ngay as 
provided for in municipal ordinances of Their respective municipalities. 
SEC. 6. Source of Funds. - From the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of 
each province of Highly Urbanized and Contiguous City, as the case may be, the 
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall deduct the amount required 
for the implementation of this Act. The funds so allotted shall be remitted by the 
DBM directly to all the corresponding Barangay Treasurers. 
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules 
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any section or provision of 
the Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof 
shall not be affected and thereby remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its complete pUblication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,