Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4758
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to standardize the honoraria of Barangay Officials, which
includes the barangay tanods, members of the lupong tagapamayapa,
Sangguniang barangay members, barangay treasurer, and barangay
secretary.

The Local Government Code of 1991 states that the Barangay is the most
basic political unit of the Country. As such, the Barangay is the arm of the
government that is vested with the responsibility of bringing public services
of the national government closer to the people.

Our Barangay Officials, due to their geographical proximity to their
constituents, are the people whom the Filipinos primarily voice out their
concerns to. To fulfill their vital role in the community, these Barangay Officials
work tirelessly to tend to the people’s concerns and ultimately look after their

welfare.


Considering the vital role that they play in the maintenance of public safety
and welfare, as well as the development of their respective communities, it is
only fitting that they receive emoluments commensurate to the amount of
work and effort that they devote.

As such, this representation earnestly seeks the immediate approval of this

measure.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4758
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE HONORARIA OR ALLOWANCES OF
BARANGAY OFFICIALS AT MINIMUM WAGE LEVELS, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 393, PARAGRAPH (a) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.

7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 Officials’
Honoraria Standardization Act".

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State
to enhance the economic condition of Barangay officials and to properly
compensate them for the services they render to their constituencies.

SEC. 3. Amendment of Section 393 of the Local Government Code. -
Section 393, Paragraph (a) of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby further amended to read as follows:


"SECTION 393. Benefits of Baranaay 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 THE
PRESCRIBED MINIMUM WAGE IN THE REGION per month for
the sangguniang barangay members, barangay treasurer, and
barangay secretary AND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY PERCENT
(120%) OF THE PRESCRIBED MINIMUM WAGE IN THE
REGION PER MONTH EQUIVALENT FOR THE PUNONG
BARANGAY; 20x"

SEC. 4. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act, or any part

thereof, is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and

effectivity of other portions not otherwise affected thereby.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive Orders

and rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of

this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the

completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national

newspapers of generai circulation.

Approved,