Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress \
First Regular Session ;

House Bill No. 3039

Introduced by Representatives
ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING AND HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 384 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991, embodies and recognizes that the barangay, as the
basic political unit, serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of
government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities in the
community, and as a forum wherein the collective views of the people may be
expressed, crystallized and considered, and where disputes may be amicably
settled.

Thus, our barangay officials are the primary frontliners in the delivery
of basic and public services to our countrymen. These community leaders
unselfishly give their time and services for the welfare of the barangay and its
residents. While in service, they receive minimal compensation and granted
no benefits.

This proposed measure aims to give due importance to our barangay
officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupon ng
tagapamayapa, a lump sum gratuity pay and other non-monetary benefits.
‘These unsung heroes who dedicate and contribute not only their time but also
their efforts and services in delivering basic and public needs of their
constituency and in nation building should also be awarded with the
recognition they truly deserve.

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

SUANSING, JR.
1st District, Nueva Ecij 24 District, Sultan Kudarat



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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__°039

Introduced by Representatives
ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING AND HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY
TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA, A LUMP
SUM GRATUITY PAY EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS
AND OTHER NON-MONETARY BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. - (a) Barangay officials,
including barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapamayapa
shall receive honoraria, allowances, 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 thousand pesos (P 1,000.00) per month for the punong
barangay and Six hundred pesos (P600.00) per month for the
sangguniang barangay members, and barangay treasurer, and
barangay secretary: Provided, however, That the annual appropriations
for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations
prescribed under Title V, 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
(P 1,000.00) 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;


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“(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’;

“(8) Be entitled to free medical care, including subsistence, medicines,
and medical assistance 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 concerned may submit
himself for immediate 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.

“BARANGAY OFFICIALS SHALL ALSO BE ENTITLED TO TEN
PERCENT (10%) DISCOUNT, AND EXEMPTION FROM VALUE-
ADDED TAX (VAT), IF APPLICABLE, ON THE SALE OF GOODS AND
SERVICES FROM ALL ESTABLISHMENTS, PARTICULARLY ON THE
PURCHASE OF MEDICINES, AND SUCH ESSENTIAL MEDICAL
SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE DETERMINED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH), AND ON THE
PROFESSIONAL FEES OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN OR PHYSICIANS
IN ALL PRIVATE HOSPITALS, MEDICAL FACILITIES, OUTPATIENT
CLINICS, AND HEALTH HOME CARE SERVICES;

“(4) Be exempted, during their incumbency, from paying tuition and
matriculation fees for their legitimate dependent children attending
state college 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 belong; [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{.}5

“(6) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY EQUIVALENT
TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM, BUT IN NO CASE SHALL EXCEED
ON HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) TO BE TAKEN
FROM THE BARANGAY RETIREMENT FUND: PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT A RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF

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AGE WITH A MINIMUM OF NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE
TIME OF THE RETIREMENT.

“AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE TERM “RETIREE” SHALL
INCLUDE ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY
TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA;

“(7) BE ENTITLED TO FRANKING PRIVILEGES FOR THIS PURPOSE,
BARANGAY OFFICIALS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT
OF POSTAGE ON ANY MAIL MATTER TO BE SENT TO
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PRIVATE
INDIVIDUALS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS;
AND

“(8) BE ENTITLED TO TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT IN
TRANSPORTATION FARE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
CHARGE.

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SEC. 2. Barangay Retirement Fund (BRF). - There is hereby created a
Barangay Retirement Fund (BRF) which shall be used to fund the retirement
of barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong
tagapamayapa, as mentioned in this Act. The amount equivalent to one
percent (1%) of the share of the national government under Section 284 of the
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, shall be used for this purpose.

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall
administer and ensure the appropriate disbursement of the BRF.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), in coordination with the DILG and Department of
Transportation, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement
this Act.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive order, issuances, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,