Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT 
UPGRADING THE BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES OF BARANGAY TANOD 
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RENDERED AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF SERVICE IN THE 
BARANGAY GOVERNMENT 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Section 5 of the 1987 Constitution highlights that "the maintenance of peace 
and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general welfare 
are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy." Often flying 
under the radar, Barangay Tanods are essential in making these ideals a reality by ensuring safety 
and peace in the smallest political subdivision in our country. 
These unsung heroes are our government’s first responders, dedicated to keeping our 
communities safe, especially during the night, where criminal activities are more likely to 
transpire. Moreover, they also perform other roles, such as managing minor disputes, and 
patrolling high-risk areas. Despite their critical role, they face challenges due to inadequate pay 
and benefits, putting them at risk both physically and financially. 
While the Local Government Code of 1991 does provide some benefits for Barangay 
Tanod members, these fall short to compensate their dedication to public service.  
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This proposed measure aims to fill those gaps by offering improved protections for 
Barangay Tanod members, including insurance coverage, free legal support cases that arise from 
their duties, and a small Christmas bonuses as a token to their service. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of the bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT 
UPGRADING THE BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES OF BARANGAY TANOD 
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RENDERED AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF SERVICE IN THE 
BARANGAY GOVERNMENT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short title. – This Act shall be known as the “Barangay Tanod Benefits and 
Protection Act”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the Barangay Tanod, duly created under 
Chapter 2, Section 387 (b) of the Local Government Code, as an indispensable instrument in 
barangay government, particularly in the latter's role in the maintenance and protection of peace 
and order and the promotion of public safety within the barangay. 
SEC. 3. Definition. – As used herein, a Barangay Tanod means a brigade or body composed of 
civilian volunteers, duly created at the barangay level, to assist the barangay officials in the 
effective exercise of law enforcement for the maintenance of peace and order and the promotion 
of public safety. Barangay Tanod members refer to civilian volunteers, duly appointed by the 
sangguniang barangay, irrespective of the number thereof. 
SEC. 4. Scope. – The benefits provided under this Act shall apply to all members of the 
Barangay Tanod who have rendered continuous service for at least one year in the same 
barangay. A member of the Barangay Tanod who is yet to render service as such to any barangay 
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for a period of one (1) year shall receive the benefits and privileges as mandated by the Local 
Government Code. 
 
SEC. 5. Grant of Benefits to Qualified Barangay Tanods. – Without in any way diminishing the 
benefits and privileges already granted by the Local Government Code and other related laws, a 
member of the Barangay Tanod covered by this Act shall be entitled to the following benefits: 
 
a. Christmas bonus equivalent to at least one half (1/2) of what the punong barangay is 
receiving, as mandated by law or ordinance; 
 
b. An insurance coverage equivalent to three-fourths (3/4) of that received by the punong 
barangay, in accordance with Republic Act No. 6942, otherwise known as "An Act 
Increasing the Insurance Benefits Of Local Government Officials and Providing Funds 
Therefor" or the amount provided for under Section 393 (d) of the Local Government 
Code, whichever is higher; 
 
c. Free legal services from government lawyers for criminal and civil cases filed against 
him or her, arising from acts committed in the performance of his or her duties. Provided, 
that such legal services shall continue, even after the term of the Barangay Tanod 
member, as long as the subject of the cases filed against him or her arises from acts 
committed in the performance of his or her duties; 
 
SEC. 6. Security of Tenure. – A Barangay Tanod once appointed shall not be removed as such 
nor his services be terminated, except for causes enumerated by the barangay resolution creating 
the Barangay Tanod, which shall take into consideration the integrity, responsibility and 
accountability in barangay service of the barangay tanod concerned. Provided, that number of 
tenured barangay officials shall be not exceed the minimum number required to carry out the 
effective administration of the barangay government functions of the barangay which they reside 
in.  
 
The decision to remove a barangay tanod for cause shall rest upon the decision of the 
sangguniang barangay concerned. 
 
SEC. 7. Appropriations. – The initial amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act 
shall be charged from the existing budget of the Department of Interior and Local Government. 
Thereafter, the amount needed to implement this Act shall be included annual budget of Local 
Government Units, particularly those classified as Cities and those classified as First-Class 
Municipalities.  
 


Appropriations for the implementation of this act of those from the Second- to the Sixth-Class 
Municipalities shall be charged from their own respective Local Governments as much as 
possible; in case of incapability, appropriations shall be included under the DILG until such time 
they are capable of doing so.  
 
SEC. 8. Implementing Rules. – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), in 
consultation with the Liga ng mga Barangay, shall, within thirty (30) days from effectivity of this 
Act, issue such rules and regulations necessary for the proper implementation of the provisions 
of this law. 
 
SEC. 9. Repealing clause. – Any law, presidential decree, issuance, executive order, letter of 
instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
  
SEC. 10. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, 
the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting. 
 
 
SEC. 11. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,