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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2391 
Introduced by Representative Lordan G. Suan 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES TO BARANGAY TANOD 
MEMBERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Local Government Code provides that the Sangguniang Barangay 
shall form a community brigade necessary to carry out the purposes of the 
Barangay government in accordance with the needs of public service. This 
community brigade is also known as the Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO) 
or more popularly called the Barangay Tanod. It consists of around twenty (20) 
members or sometimes less depending on the budget and area of jurisdiction of 
the Barangay. Members are appointed by the Punong Barangay based on the 
recommendation of the Barangay Peace and Order Council. 
The duties and responsibilities of members of the Barangay Tanod can be 
summed up into two main components: maintenance of public order and 
promotion of public safety. They are at the frontline of crime prevention by 
conducting patrols or ronda and by monitoring the activities and presence of 
suspicious and lawless elements. They report any incidence that may endanger 
the safety of the public like crimes, accidents, fire, public disturbances and even 
environmental hazards. They assist in the execution of warrants, recovery of 
stolen properties, and arrest of fugitives. They even assist in the smooth flow of 
traffic in our Barangays. During the pandemic, they were mobilized to enforce 
quarantine rules and safety protocols. These and many more duties and 
responsibilities are as directed by their Punong Barangay. 
July 28, 2025
10:05 am


Despite the heavy responsibilities we entrusted to them, we seem to neglect 
the fact that they have basic needs as breadwinners and family members. It is a 
fact that most members of Barangay Tanod receive a measly honorarium or 
allowance that cannot even last for two days. Some receive Five Hundred Pesos 
(Php500.00) to One Thousand Pesos (Php1,000.00) for a month of dedicated 
service. With this amount, they are exposed to assault, abuse, injury and even 
death, in the performance of their duties.  
It is about time that we, not only hail them for their noble service but most 
importantly, recognize their important role in our communities by granting them 
the benefits and incentives they most certainly deserve. In fact, they deserve more 
than these.  
Many of our colleagues in the previous Congresses have filed bills of this 
nature but failed to see them become law. Years passed and members of Barangay 
Tanod continue to languish in such lamentable service or working conditions. 
Years of delay means years of neglect.  This bill seeks to address the years of 
neglect we subject our Barangay Tanod. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
 LORDAN G. SUAN


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2391 
Introduced by Representative Lordan G. Suan 
AN ACT 
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PROVIDING BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES TO BARANGAY TANOD 
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MEMBERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
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Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Barangay Tanod 
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Benefits and Incentives Act of 2025.” 
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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby the policy of the State to 
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create and maintain a community brigade to carry out the purposes of the 
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Barangay government in accordance with the needs of public service. Further, 
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it is the policy of the State to ensure decent working and living conditions for 
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all workers in government. 
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SECTION 3. Barangay Tanod. – For this Act, Barangay Tanod refers to a 
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community brigade or community service unit created under Republic Act 
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7160 or the Local Government Code. Each Barangay shall enlist a maximum 
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of twenty (20) members of Barangay Tanod who shall be appointed by the 
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Punong Barangay upon the recommendation of the Barangay Peace and Order 
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Council (BPOC) and whose names and dates of service shall be recorded and 
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forwarded to the city or municipal authorities by the Punong Barangay for 
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proper monitoring.  
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SECTION 4. Allowance. – All duly appointed members of Barangay Tanod 
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regardless of length of service shall receive a minimum amount of THREE 
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THOUSAND PESOS (Php3,000.00) as a monthly allowance. Provided, that 
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the minimum monthly allowance set herein shall not be construed to diminish 
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the monthly allowance of members of Barangay Tanod who already receive 
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above the minimum allowance provided by this Act. 
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SECTION 5. Retirement Pay. – All duly appointed members of Barangay 
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Tanod who reached the age of sixty (60) during service and rendered a 
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minimum of nine (9) years of cumulative service shall receive a lumpsum 
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retirement pay equivalent to one (1) year of allowances but in no case shall 
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exceed One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php100,00.00).  
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SECTION 6. Hazard Pay. – All duly appointed members of Barangay Tanod 
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who render service in dangerous or hazardous areas and in areas declared under 
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a state of calamity or emergency which expose them to occupational risks and 
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threats to life shall receive a hazard allowance equivalent to Five Hundred 
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Pesos (Php500.00) per day per member.  
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SECTION 7. Other Benefits and Incentives. – Without diminishing the 
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benefits and incentives already granted by the Local Government Code and 
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other laws, orders and issuances, all duly appointed members of Barangay 
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Tanod who rendered at least one (1) year of continuous service shall be entitled 
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to the following: 
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a) A Christmas Bonus equivalent to one-half (1/2) of the bonus of the 
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Punong Barangay, and 
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b) An insurance coverage equivalent to one-half (1/2) of the insurance of 
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the Punong Barangay, under Republic Act 6942.  
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SECTION 8. Training. – All duly appointed members of Barangay Tanod 
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regardless of the length of service shall receive a three-month (3) free training 
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on self-defense, search and rescue, first-aid and other training relevant to the 
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conduct of their duties. 
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SECTION 9. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the 
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implementation of this Act shall be taken from the current budget of the 
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Department of Interior and Local Government. Thereafter, the amount 
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necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the 
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Annual General Appropriations Act. 
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SECTION 10. Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days from the 
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effectivity of this Act, the Department of Interior and Local Government in 
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consultation with the Liga ng mga Barangay and relevant stakeholders shall 
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formulate the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.  
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Section 11. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared 
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invalid or unconstitutional, the provisions not hereby affected shall remain in 
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full force and effect. 
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Section 12. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
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regulations or parts thereof, inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of 
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this Act are repealed, amended or modified, accordingly. 
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Section 17. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the 
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date of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
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circulation. 
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Approved, 
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