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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 987 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
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The barangay government is the government emissary closest to our citizens by 
reason of its accessibility to them. It is also the oldest form of governmental leadership, 
with the ba/angay as its earliest progenitor. 
The barangay government is likewise the springboard for neophyte political 
leaders. It is the training ground for vibrant and innovative proponents of change and 
the microcosm of national leadership, a rich reservoir of men and women in whose 
hands the future depends. 
And the barangay leaders and Officers have genuine concern for their 
constituents and fellow-barangay folks, as they perform their jobs with the bravado and 
community spirit, though their efforts may not be properly recognized and duly 
reciprocated at all times. 
The barangay duties and functions do expose them, particularly the barangay 
chairman, to dangers and risks to the lives and limbs, especially with his additional duty 
in the administration of the so-called barangay justice instituted for the peaceful 
settlement of disputes involving the residents of the barangay. Some barangay officials, 
barangay tanod and SK officers get killed or are injured in the performance of their 
duties or by reason of their position or office. 
This bill is anchored on the proposition that no amount of recognition will be 
commensurate to the dedication, sacrifice and heroic deeds of our barangay officers 
and youth leaders. 
It is the intention of this bill that the family or beneficiaries of 
barangay Officers, barangay tanod or volunteers and SK members killed, permanently 
incapacitated or injured in the performance of their duties or by reason of their position 
or office are extended special financial assistance, the token assistance which can be 
used by them as they commence new vision and directions in their lives and as they 
proceed in their new endeavors. Indeed, assistance should be extended to them when 
they themselves and the members of their families need some comfort and relief. 
Early cognizance of this legislation is sought. 
MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID 
Senator 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 987 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "lito" M. Lapid 
AN ACT 
GRANTING SPECIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS TO THE 
FAMILY OR BENEFICIARY OF ANY BARANGAY OFFICER, BARAN GAY 
TANOD OR VOLUNTEER AND MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN COUNCIL KILLED OR PERMANENTLY INCAPACITATED 
WHILE ON DUTY OR BY REASON OF HISIHER OFFICE OR POSITION 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Special financial assistance equivalent to the average six (6) 
months salary, honoraria and/or allowances of the Barangay Chairman, Barangay 
Kagawad, Barangay Tanod, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman of SK Kagawad 
shall be extended to any of said barangay or SK officers, or his/her beneficiary, killed or 
permanently incapacitated while in the performance of his duty or by reason of his/her 
office or position, provided that such death or permanent incapacity was not the result of 
or in connection with acts or omissions of said barangay or SK officers constituting a 
crime, or any violation of law, 
Special fund assistance shall likewise be extended to any barangay or SK officer 
injured or wounded in the performance of his/her official in the form of free medical 
treatment in all government or public medical or health institutions, 
SEC. 2. 
Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the term "family" or 
"beneficiary" shall refer to the surviving legal spouse of the deceased and his/her 
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legitimate children and, in their absence, hislher parents, or brothers and sisters, in that 
order. 
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SEC. 3. 
Creation of a Special Financial Assistance Fund. - A Special 
Financial Assistance Fund is hereby created in very barangay to be funded by a two 
percent (2%) increase in the internal revenue allotment of the barangay to be set aside 
as a trust fund administered by the Sangguniang Barangay solely for the 
implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 4. 
It shall be the duty of the Barangay Chairman or Acting Barangay 
Chairman to deliver the special financial assistance under this Act. 
(a) 
to the family or beneficiaries of a covered barangay or SK officer within 
three (3) days from receipt of a written certification signed by the 
Barangay Chairman or Acting Barangay Chairman or SK Chairman of the 
fact of death of a covered barangay or SK official and the circumstances 
thereof, or 
(b) 
in case of permanent disability, to the barangay or SK officer concerned 
within three (3) days from receipt of a certification on such permanent 
disability issued by the city or municipality health officer or proper medical 
officer. 
SEC. 5. 
Additional Assistance. - As additional assistance, the surviving 
spouse of the deceased or permanently incapacitated barangay or SK officer shall be 
given priority appointments to positions in government agencies or offices suited to 
his/her qualification: Provided, That if the spouse is already gainfully employed or not 
employable or if he/she waives his/her employment privilege, his/her employable son or 
daughter shall be granted the said privilege. 
SEC. 6. 
Any person who unduly delays, refuses, or in any manner prevents 
the payments of the special financial assistance or misappropriates and utilizes the 
special assistance fund contrary to the provisions of this Act shall in addition to the 
penalties provided by law, be dismissed from office . 
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SEC. 7. 
The said special financial assistance shall be exempt from 
attachment, garnishment or execution and from income and other taxes, and shall be in 
addition to whatever compensation, donation, insurance, gift, pension, grant, or any 
form of benefit which said deceased or incapacitated person or his family may receive 
or be entitled to. 
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SEC. 8. 
Non-Diminution of Existing Benefits. - Nothing in this Act shall 
be construed to prejudice and diminish whatever benefits a barangay officer, or 
barangay tanod or volunteer, or SK member is entitled under the law . 
SEC. 9. 
. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other' provisions not affected by such declaration, shall 
remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 10. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, acts, decrees, executive order and 
rules and regulations which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed and/or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 11. 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved, 
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