SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'13 
NOV 27 P 3 :06 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
1956 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Keeping the entire barangay clean, orderly and safe is just a few of their 
tasks. Barangay Tanods are essentially the peacekeeping arm of the Barangay. 
For those subdivisions, residential areas and other communities that cannot afford 
several uniformed security guards, these Tanods serve as the main security force 
in the area. Often their services and dedication to the community are neglected 
and not appreciated as shown by lack or complete absence of benefits given 
them. 
This bill, therefore, seeks to cure this political inequality, by granting them 
additional benefits to augment their small salaries, and supply them with needed 
aSSistance, such as free legal assistance from the government for cases filed 
against them in the performance of their duties, and 50% discounts on school 
tuition and matriculation fees of their legitimate and legally adopted children, 
among others. 
It is fervently hoped that with the passage of this bill, we can show our 
appreciation for the dedication and service of our Tanods, faithfully render. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'13 
NOV 27 P 3 :06 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
1956 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
UPGRADING THE BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES OF BARAN GAY TANOD 
BRIGADES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SEC. 393 (d) OF REPUBLIC 
ACT 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. The State recognizes the Barangay Tanod, duly created under 
the provision of the Local Government Code, as an indispensable instrument in 
barangay government, particularly in the laUer's role in the maintenance and 
protection of peace and security and the promotion of public safety within the 
barangay. 
SEC 2. Section 292 (d) of Republic Act 7160 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"(d) All duly appointed members of the barangay tanod 
brigades, or their equivalent, which shall number not more than 
twenty (20) in each barangay, [shall be granted insurance or other 
benefits during their incumbency, chargeable to the barangay or the 
city or municipal government to which the barangay belongs.] AND 
WHO HAS RENDERED CONTINUOUS SERVICE FOR AT LEAST 
ONE 
YEAR 
IN 
THE 
BARANGAY 
SHALL, 
DURING 
HIS 
INCUMBENCY BE ENTITLED TO THE FOLLOWING: 
(I) CHRISTMAS BONUS EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST ONE HALF 
(1/2) OF WHAT THE PUNONG BARAN GAY IS RECEIVING, AS 
MANDATED BY LAW OR ORDINANCE; 
(II) AN 
INSURANCE COVERAGE EQUIVALENT TO THREE-
FOURTHS 
(3/4) 
OF 
THAT 
RECEIVED 
BY 
THE 
PUNONG-
BARANGAY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH REPUBLIC ACT SIXTY NINE 
FORTY TWO (RA 6942) OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT 
INCREASING 
THE 
INSURANCE 
BENEFITS 
OF 
LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR."; 
(III) FREE LEGAL SERVICES FROM GOVERNMENT LAWYERS 
FOR CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES FILED AGAINST HIM, ARISING 
FROM ACTS COMMITTED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS 


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DUTIES; PROVIDED, THAT SUCH LEGAL SERVICES SHALL 
CONTINUE, EVEN AFTER THE TERM OF THE BARANGAY TANOD 
MEMBER, UNTIL ITS FINAL DISPOSITION; 
(IV) 
FIFTY PERCENT (50%) 
DISCOUNT IN 
TUITION AND 
MATRICULATION FEES FOR HIS LEGITIMATE AND LEGALLY 
ADOPTED CHILDREN, NOT EXCEEDING FOUR (4), ATTENDING 
ANY RECOGNIZED STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; 
(V) PREFERENCE IN THE AVAILMENT OF AND/OR MEMBERSHIP 
IN BARANGAY LIVELIHOOD AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, 
WHETHER INITIATED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OR THE 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
UNITS. 
SEC. 3. The necessary amount for the implementation of the provisions of 
this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any funds in the National 
Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter, the amount needed shall be 
included in the Annual General Appropriations of the Department of Interior and 
Local Government. 
SEC. 4. All laws, acts, city or municipal ordinances, executive orders, 
proclamations and administrative regulations, or parts thereof which are 
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 5. The Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue the 
necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act. 
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the completion of its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,