SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS ) F
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B.

4001

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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House Bill No.

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 3317 during the 15" Congress
where it was approved on 3" reading and was transmitted to the Senate where it was not
acted upon. It was again re-filed during the 16" Congress.

The barangay has been historically viewed as a mere political unit tasked to organize
the political life of a community However, the barangay must now assume a more activist
role in generating employment and income for its members, notably the unemployed. Since
the barangay is the government unit closest to the people where certain levels of executive,
legislative and judicial functions are bestowed, it is the proper vehicle to actualize the vision
of people empowerment.

Further, from its incorporation into the local government units, barangay captains
have become more active in community governance and public service, Through various
enactments, barangay captains have been obliged to take various responsibilities which
include, among others, keeping the peace through the organization of foot patrols; arbitrating
differences between community members, assisting in the conduct of elections, and most
recently, assisting in the evacuation of communities in disaster areas caused by natural
calamity or war

in these instances, it is not uncommon for barangay captains to literally be in the
front of a firing line. As in fact, several barangay captains have lost their lives in the service
of their communities against criminals.

Most often, barangay captains assume these responsibilities with little compensation
Moreover, the danger associated with these functions puts them in a higher risk in terms of
insurance coverage. More importantly, the present insurance coverage pursuant to Republic
Act No. 8291 covering all government officials is inadequate with regard to the payment of
medical, death and burial expenses.

As such, this bill seeks to provide additional insurance benefits to barangay captains
over and above what they are currently receiving under the GSIS in recognition of their
contribution to the community and as an encouragement for them to honestly continue their

public service.

MAXIMO B, RODRIGUEZ, JR.



SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Represen xime
House Bill No.4001
AN ACT

PROVIDING ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS,
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS
AND BARANGAY DAY CARE WORKERS, A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE “LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the
‘Local Government Code of 1991”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC, 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. - (a) Barangay officials,

SEC. 2.

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 One thousand
pesos (P1,000.00) per month for the punong barangay and Six hundred pesos
(P600.00) per month for the sangguniang barangay members, barangay
treasurer, and barangay secretary: Provided, however, That the annual
appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations
prescribed under Title Five, Book 1! of this Code

“(b) Xxx

“(1) xxx

“(2) xxx

“(3) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT PAY EQUIVALENT
TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM, BUT IN NO CASE SHALL EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000,00) TO BE TAKEN FROM THE
BARANGAY RETIREMENT FUND: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT A
RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE WITH A MINIMUM OF
NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THE RETIREMENT.

“AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE TERM ‘RETIREE’ SHALL
INCLUDE ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS,
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, BARANGAY HEALTH
WORKERS AND BARANGAY DAY CARE WORKERS.

“ [3)1(4) xxx

“ (4) xxx

“ [(S)(6) xx x

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(dyxxx.”

Barangay Retirement Fund Created. — There is hereby created a Barangay
Retirement Fund (BRF) which shall be used to fund the retirement of barangay officials


mentioned in this Act. The amount equivalent to one percent (1%) of the share of the
national government under Section 284 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, shall be used for this purpose

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall administer and
ensure the appropriate disbursement of the Fund,

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Budget and Management, in
coordination with the DILG, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this
Act.

SEC.4, Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly

SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (16) days after its
publication in any newspaper of general circulation

Approved.