Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._963

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
REDEFINING THE COMPOSITION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND COMPENSATION FOR
BARANGAY OFFICIALS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 387 AND
393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE OF 1991, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160) highlights the pivotal
role of barangays as the fundamental political units in the Philippines. Barangays serve as the
primary planning and implementing units of government policies, programs, and activities, and
act as forums where the collective views of the community are expressed and disputes amicably
settled.

Barangay officials, including the Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay members,
Barangay Secretaries, Treasurers, Health Workers, Tanods, and members of the Lupong
‘Tagapamayapa, are at the forefront of local governance. They perform multifaceted roles
encompassing executive, legislative, and judicial functions, often under challenging
circumstances and with limited resources.

Despite their critical responsibilities, these officials receive modest honoraria that are
not commensurate with the scope and significance of their duties. According to Local Budget
Circular No. 160, issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on August 12,


2024, the honoraria for barangay officials are determined based on the salary schedule adopted
by their respective municipalities or cities, subject to budgetary constraints. However, the
minimum honoraria remain at P1,000 per month for the Punong Barangay and P600 per month
for other mandatory barangay officials, rates that have not kept pace with inflation and the

increasing demands of their roles.

Furthermore, while Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024, provides for a Year-End Bonus
and a Cash Gift of P5,000 for barangay personnel. These benefits are still insufficient to address
the financial needs of barangay officials who often have to cover out-of-pocket expenses in the

performance of their duties.

Recognizing the indispensable contributions of barangay officials to national
development and public service delivery, this measure seeks to institutionalize the adjustment
of their honoraria and benefits to more equitable levels. By doing so, we aim to enhance their
morale, ensure their financial security, and enable them to perform their duties more

effectively.

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

canthondl, iG” D. REMULLA.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _963

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
REDEFINING THE COMPOSITION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND COMPENSATION FOR
BARANGAY OFFICIALS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 387 AND
393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE OF 1991, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of the Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 387 of Republic Act No. 7160 known as the Local Government
Code of 1991 is hereby amended by adding paragraph (c) to read as follows
"Section 387 — x x x
“(a xxx
S(b) xxx
“(©) EACH BARANGAY SHALL HAVE A BARANGAY
HEALTH WORKERS APPOINTED BY THE PUNONG
BARANGAY TO SERVE THE BARANGAY, IN ADDITION TO
THE DESIGNATED BARANGAY TANODS.”
SEC. 2. Section 393 paragraphs (a) and (b) with sub-paragraph (3) of the same Act is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. ~ (a) Barangay
officials AND STAFF, including barangay tanods, BARANGAY
HEALTH WORKERS and members of the lupong tagapamayapa,
shall receive honoraria, allowances, and such other emoluments as may



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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 [Qne—thousand—pesesP4,000,00)] TEN THOUSAND
PESOS(P10,000,00) per month for the punong barangay and [Six
hundred-pesos-(P600.00)] EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS (P8,000.00)
per month for the sangguniang barangay members, SIX THOUSAND
PESOS (P6,000.00) PER MONTH FOR THE SANGGUNIANG
KABATAAN CHAIRMAN, barangay treasurer and barangay
secretary, AND FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00) PER
MONTH FOR BARANGAY TANOD, BARANGAY HEALTH
WORKERS, LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA: Provided, however,
‘That the annual appropriations for personal services shall be subject to
the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book II of this
Code.

"(b) The punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay members, the
barangay treasurer, [and] the barangay secretary, BARANGAY
TANOD, LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND THE BARANGAY
HEALTH WORKERS shall also:

“(xxx

“(2)xxx

"(3) Be entitled to free medical care including subsistence, medicines,
and medical attendance 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 medical attendance to the nearest private clinic,
hospital or institution and the expenses not exceeding [Five thousand
peses-(P5,000.00)] FIFTEEN THOUSAND PESOS (P15,000.00) that
maybe incurred therein shall be chargeable against the funds of the
barangay concerned;

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SEC. 3. Separability Clause. - \f any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended 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,