Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.8616
Introduced by HON. ANGELICA NATASHA CO
AN ACT
PROVIDING     BARANGAY    OFFICIALS,     INCLUDING     BARANGAY    TANODS,
MEIVIBERS    OF   THE    LUPON    NG   TAGAPAMAYAPA,    BARANGAY    HEALTH
WORKERS, AND BARANGAY DAY CARE WORKERS A RETIREMENT BENEFIT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This proposed legislation is to recognize the valuable contributions and dedicated
service  of  barangay  officials,  including  barangay  tanods,  members  of the  Lupon  ng
Tagapamayapa,  barangay health workers, and barangay day care workers.  It seeks to
establish a retirement benefit system that ensures their welfare and acknowledges their
tireless  efforts  in  upholding  peace,  order,  and  community  development  within  their
respective barangays.
Barangay   officials,   including   barangay   tanods,   members   of   the   Lupon   ng
Tagapamayapa, barangay health workers, and barangay day care workers play critical
roles  in  maintaining  the  welfare  and  security  of their  communities.  They  are  at  the
forefront of grassroots governance, addressing the needs and concerns of the residents
they   serve.   Despite   their  pivotal   responsibilities,   these   officials   often   lack   proper
retirement benefits, which are essential for their well-being after years of public service.
This  proposed  act aims to  rectify the aforementioned  disparity  by establishing  a
retirement  benefit for  barangay  officials,  including  barangay  tanods,  members  of the
Lupon ng Tagapamayapa,  barangay health workers,  and  barangay day care workers.
The  retirement  benefit  will  provide  financial  support  and  stability  to  these  dedicated
individuals upon their retirement.
The  retirement benefit shall  be  made available to all  qualified  barangay officials,
including barangay tanods, members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa, barangay health
workers,  and barangay day care workers.  Qualifications and criteria for eligibility will be
determined  by the implementing  rules and regulations, which will  be developed  by the
appropriate government agency or department.
To   ensure   the   sustainabiljty   and   viability   of  the   retirement   benefit   system,
necessary provisions will be made to secure the funding. Funding sources may include,
but not limited to,  appropriations from the  national government,  contributions from the
barangay funds, or other sources as deemed appropriate and sustainable.


The   implementation   of   this   act   shall   be   the   responsibility   of   the   relevant
government  agency  or  department,  as  determined  by  the  implementing  rules  and
regulations.  The  agency  or department will  be tasked  with  formulating  the  necessary
guidelines,    procedures,    and    requirements   for   the   application,    processing,    and
disbursement of the retirement benefits.
This  proposed  legislation  aims  to  recognize  the  dedicated  service  of barangay
officials,   including   barangay   tanods,   members   of  the   Lupon   ng   Tagapamayapa,
barangay  health  workers,  and  barangay  day  care  workers  by  providing  them  with  a
retirement benefit. By establishing a retirement benefit system, this act seeks to improve
the welfare and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of these individuals who play
pivotal  roles  in  ensuring  peace,  order,  and  community development at the grassroots
level.
Considering  the  importance  of providing  retirement  benefits  to  these  barangay
officials,  I  strongly urge  my esteemed  colleagues to support and  pass this legislation.
Together,  we  can  honor the  hard  work  and  dedication  of our  barangay  officials  and
provide them with the security and well-deserved retirement benefits they truly deserve.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Ses
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by HON. ANGELICA NATASHA CO
ANACT
PROVIDING    BARANGAY    OFFICIALS,    INCLUDING    BARANGAY    TANODS,
lvIEIVIBERS   OF   THE    LuPON    NG   TAGAPAIVIAYAPA,    BARANGAY    HEALTH
WORKERS, AND BARANGAY DAY CARE WORKERS A RETIREMENT BENEFIT
Be it enacted by the  Senate  and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Short  ri.I/e -This Act shall  be  known  as  the  "Barangay Offr.ct.a/s and
Workers Retirement Benefit Act"`
SEC. 2. Retr.rement Benefi-I - There is hereby established a retirement benefit for a
Punong   Barangay   in   the  amount  of  Fifty  Thousand   Pesos   (Php   50,000.00);   a
Sangguniang   Barangay  Member  in  the  amount  of  Thirty  Thousand   Pesos  (Php
30,000.00); a Barangay Treasurer and Secretary, a Barangay Tanod, a Member of the
Lupon  ng  Tagapamayapa,  a  Barangay  Health  Worker  and  a  Barangay  Day  Care
Worker in the amount of Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php 20,000.00).
SEC. 3. Who are entitled to a Retirement Benefiit -Alny Baraingay Crmidial end Worker
mentioned in Section  1  hereof shall be entitled to the said benefit provided that he/she
shall  be  at  least  Si)cry  (60)  years  of age  and  with  at  least  Nine  (9)  years  in  service.
Provided  further,  that  any  such  official  or worker who  dies  or  becomes  permanently
incapacitated  while  in  the  performance of his/her duty shall  be  entitled  to  the  benefit
irrespective of his/her age and number of years in service.
SEC.  4.  Source of Funds.  - The amount necessary to  implement this Act shall  be
charged  against the  Internal  Revenue Allotment (IRA)  of the  local government unit to
which the barangay belongs.
SEC.  5  Ru/es  and Regu/afJ.ons.  -  The  Department  of  Budget  and  Management
(DBM),  in coordination with the DILG, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations
to implement this Act.


SEC.  6.  Separabi-/f.fy  C/ause.  -  Any  portion  or  provisions  of this  Act  that  may  be
declared  unconstitutional  or  invalid  and  shall  not  have  the  effect  of  nullifying  other
portions or provisions hereof as long as such remaining portions or provisions can still
subsist and be given effect in their entirety.
SEC.  7.  Repea/ing  C/ause.  - All  laws,  executive  orders,  issuances,  and  rules  and
regulations  inconsistent  with  this  Act  are   hereby  amended,   repealed   or  modified
accordingly.
SEC.  8.  EffecfJ.v/.fy  C/ause.  -This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its
publication in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,