Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
HouseBillNo.10631
Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
and District, Ilocos Norte
EXPIANA:IORY NorlT3
The purpose of this measure is to extend the term of office for Barangay officials
from the present three years to six years. The rationale behind this proposal is that
three years is insufficient given the diverse responsibilities that Barangay officials
undertake.  These  officials serve as the closest level of government to the people,
handling a wide range of issues, from local concerns to personal matters, including
peacekeeping.
As  the  fundamental  unit  of governance,  barangay officials  face  the  unfortunate
reality that their numerous duties and responsibilities frequently leave them with
insufficient  time  to  formulate,  develop,  and  implement  their  own  policies  and
projects. The current three-year term is inadequate for these officials to witness the
completion of their own projects, as a significant portion of their term is dedicated to
carring out the policies and projects of the national government, as well as those of
city, municipal, or provincial government units.
Furthermore,   It   is   also   important   to   underscore   the   significant   impact   of
Sangguniang  Kabataan  (SK)  officials  in  the  development  and  progress  of  the
barangay. Therefore, the terms Of office for SK officials should be addressed in future
amendments or revisions of these laws.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
HouseBillNo.10631
Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
and District, Ilocos Norte
AN Acr SEITING TERM oFFlcE FOR BARANGAy OFFICIAI.s AND
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate cmd the House Of Representatives Of the Phittppines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Tenn of once. The term of office for all elected barangay
officials shall be six (6) years. No barangay elective official shall serve more than two
(2) consecutive terms in the same position. Voluntary renunciation of office for any
length of time shall not be considered as an interruption in the continuity of service
for the full term to which the elective official was elected.
SEC. 2. Date of Election. The next regular barangay elections shall be held on
the last Monday of October 2o29 and every six (6) years thereafter.
SEC. 3. Assumption of Cffice. The term of office for barangay officials elected
after the effectivity of this Act shall commence at noon on November 3o following
their election.
SEC. 4. Incumbent Barangay Officials. All incumbent barangay officials
shall remain in office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause until their
successors are elected and qualified.
SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Commission on
Elections (COMEI.EC) shall promulgate the necessary mles and regulations within
ninety (9o) days after the effectivity of this Act.


SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is held
unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and
binding.
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. AJl other laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
rules, and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed
or amended accordingly.
SEC. 8. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation.
Approved,