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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
PROVIDING SOCIAL SECURITY AND NON-MONETARY BENEFITS TO ALL 
BARANGAY OFFICIALS, WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 384, Chapter 1, Title 1, Book III of Republic Act No. 7160, 
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 states that the barangay, as 
the basic political unit, "serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of 
government policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the community, and 
as a forum wherein the collective views of the people may be expressed, crystallized 
and considered, and where disputes may be amicably settled."
Given that barangays are in the front lines of government service, more often 
than not, its officials are expected to function beyond the normal working hours. 
However, even as they play a crucial role in government, they are not entitled to 
compensation accorded to regular government workers.
Thus, this bill seeks to provide all Punong Barangays, Members of the 
Sangguniang Barangay, Chairpersons of the Sangguniang Kabataan, Barangay 
Secretaries, 
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Tagapamayapa, Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Tanods, and other barangay 
volunteer workers social security benefits under the programs of the Government 
Service Insurance System (GSIS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) 
and Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF). Further, the bill entitles them to 
education, training and skills development programs to be conducted by appropriate 
government agencies.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
LITO" M. LAPID


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AN ACT
PROVIDING SOCIAL SECURITY AND NON-MONETARY BENEFITS TO ALL 
BARANGAY OFFICIALS, WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Tide. —  This Act shall be known as the "Barangay Officials and 
Workers Benefits Act".
SECTION 2. Declaration o f Policy. —  It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of our barangay officials and 
workers being at the forefront of public service. As such, the State is mandated to 
provide them remuneration, benefits and other entitlements commensurate to their 
crucial role in nation-building.
SECTION 3. Coverage. —  All Punong Barangays, Members of the Sangguniang 
Barangay, Chairpersons of the Sangguniang Kabataan, Barangay Secretaries, 
Barangay Treasurers and qualified members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, Barangay 
Health Workers, Barangay Tanods, and other barangay volunteer workers shall be 
automatically covered by this Act: Provided, That the coverage for qualified barangay 
volunteer workers shall be made in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations 
and based on the qualification standards that may be established by the Department


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of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and other government agencies concerned: 
Provided, further, That when the barangay official or volunteer worker receives a fixed 
salary whether in the same capacity or by virtue of a permanent appointment in any 
other government office, by election to another public office or by employment in the 
private sector, their coverage under this Act shall automatically cease and they shall 
then be covered under the appropriate law/s: Provided, finally, That any of the 
abovementioned barangay official or volunteer worker who shall automatically lose 
coverage or cease to be covered by this Act by virtue of termination or resignation 
from office for any lawful cause shall have the option to continue the coverage by 
paying the required premiums thereon in accordance with pertinent laws and 
regulations.
SECTION 4. Membership in the Government Service Insurance System.— The 
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) shall establish a social insurance 
program to provide life insurance and social protection to barangay officials, workers 
and its volunteer workers in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.
SECTION 5. Enrolment in the National Health Insurance Program o f the 
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhHHeaith). —  The Philippine Health 
Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) shall enroll non-member barangay officials, 
workers and its volunteer workers into the National Health Insurance Program in 
accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.
SECTION 6. Membership in the Membership Programs o f the Home 
Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund). —  The Home Development Mutual Fund 
(Pag-IBIG Fund) shall enroll non-member barangay officials, workers and volunteers 
into the applicable Pag-IBIG Fund Membership Program, in accordance with pertinent 
laws and regulations.
SECTION 7. Education, Training and Skills Development Programs. —  The 
Local Government Unit and the Civil Service Commission, through different 
government departments and agencies, shall develop a competency-based education 
and training curriculum for all barangay workers including, but not limited to, the


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following:
1. Combat skills and rescue training for barangay tanods \N\\h the Philippine 
National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Department of 
Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Health 
(DOH);
2. Aside from the training pursuant to RA No. 7883, an additional one (1) 
month education and technical skills training for Barangay Health Workers 
(BHW) with the Department of Health; and
3. Clerical and administrative training under the programs of the Technical 
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. —  The Department of 
Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Budget and 
Management (DBM), in coordination with the Government Service Insurance System 
(GSIS), 
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Home 
Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), in consultation with the Liga ng mga 
Barangay ng Pilipinas (LnB), shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and 
regulations with respect to the implementation of the provision of social security 
benefits of this Act within ninety (90) days after its effectivity.
SECTION 8. Separability Clause. - I f  for any reason, any provision of this Act 
is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts or portions not affected thereby shall 
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. —  All laws, decrees, executive orders, 
issuances, rules and regulations which may be inconsistent with any of the provisions 
of this Act, are hereby deemed repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,