SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ]
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session 1

SENATE REL &

S.B. No. _1867

Introduced by SEN. SHERWIN GATCHALIAN

AN ACT
INCREASING THE HONORARIUM AND CHRISTMAS BONUS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON
NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND GRANTING A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00), AND
OTHER NON-MONETARY BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION
393 OF REPUBLIC ACT No. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The role of the Barangay in our society is crucial as they are the basic
unit where the primary planning and implementation of government
programs are effected. A microcosm of the government, which by itself is
authorized to enact laws, enforce them, as well as exercise judicial functions
in its katarungang pambarangay duties ~ the barangay officials are on-call
24/7 for the welfare of its constituency. Their political jurisdiction maybe
small, but their duties are expansive and calls for direct assimilation among
members of the community.

The provision in the Local Government Code enumerating the benefits
and privileges for these barangays officials leave much to be desired. If we
are to effectively give to the local government units the self-sufficiency that

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the government envisions, we must be able to provide the conditions

conducive to a productive leadership.

This bill proposes to fill-in the inequities in the present law by
providing for the increase in their honorarium and Christmas bonuses and
granting an additional benefit of a lump sum gratuity pay upon their
retirement - the much needed benefit and privilege to our hard-working
barangays officials.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ]
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SENATE Rec an _
S.B. No. 1867

Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN

AN ACT

INCREASING THE HONORARIUM AND CHRISTMAS BONUS OF BARANGAY

OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON
NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND GRANTING A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY

EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00), AND
OTHER NON-MONETARY BENEFITS, 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 the 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:

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5 “SECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials.
6 ~ (a) Barangay officials, including barangay tanods and
7 members of the lupong tagapamayapa, shall receive
8 honoraria, allowances, and such other emoluments as
9 may be authorized by law or barangay, municipal or city
10 ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this
MN Code, but in no case shall it be less than [One|FIVE

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punong barangay and [Six hundred] THREE
THOUSAND pesos (P[600] 3,000.00) per month for the
sangguniang barangay members, [and] barangay
treasurer, and barangay secretary AND TWO
THOUSAND PESOS (P2,000.00) FOR BARANGAY
TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG
TAGAPAMAYAPA: Provided, however, That the annual
appropriations for personal services shall be subject to
the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five,
Book II of this Code.

(b) The punong barangay, the sangguniang
barangay members, the barangay treasurer, and the
barangay secretary shall also:

(1) Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least
[One] TWO thousand pesos (P[1] 2,000.00) each, the
funds for which shall be taken from the general fund of
the barangay or from such other funds appropriated by
the national government for the purpose{;]: PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT BARANGAY TANODS AND
MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA SHALL
ALSO ENJOY THIS BENEFIT.

(2) Be entitled, during their incumbency, to
insurance coverage which shall include, but shall not be
limited to temporary and permanent disability, double
indemnity, accident insurance, death and burial
benefits, in accordance with Republic Act Numbered
Sixty-nine hundred forty-two (R.A. No. 6942), entitled
“An Act Increasing the Insurance Benefits of Local
Government Officials and Providing Funds Therefor;”

(3) Be entitled to free medical care, including
subsistence, medicines, and medical assistance in any
government hospital or institution: Provided, That such



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hospital care shall include surgery or surgical expenses,
medicines, X-rays, laboratory fees, and other hospital

expenses;

In case of extreme urgency where there is no
available government hospital or institution, the
barangay official concerned may submit himself for
immediate attendance to the nearest private clinic,
hospital or institution and the expenses not exceeding
Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) that may be incurred
therein shall be chargeable against the funds of the
barangay concerned;

(4) Be exempted, during their incumbency, from
paying tuition and matriculation fees for their legitimate
dependent children attending state college or
universities. He may likewise avail of such educational
benefits in a state college or university located within the

province or city to which the barangay belongs; [and]

(5) Be entitled to appropriate civil service
eligibility on the basis of the number of years of service
to the barangay, pursuant to the rules and regulations

issued by the Civil Service Commission|.];

(6) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM
RETIREMENT GRATUITY PAY EQUIVALENT TO ONE
(1) YEAR HONORARIUM TO BE TAKEN FROM THE
BARANGAY RETIREMENT GRATUITY 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 SUB-SECTION, THE TERM
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OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA;

(8) BE ENTITLED TO TWENTY PERCENT (20%)
DISCOUNT IN TRANSPORTATION FARE, AND HOTEL
ACCOMODATION CHARGE.

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(d) All duly appointed members of the barangay
tanod brigades, or their equivalent, which shall number
not more than twenty (20) in each barangay, shall be
granted insurance, FREE TUITION AND
MATRICULATION FEES FOR THEIR LEGITIMATE
DEPENDENT CHILDREN ATTENDING STATE
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, or other benefits
during their incumbency, chargeable to the barangay or
the city or municipal government to which the barangay
belongs..

SEC. 2. Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) Created. - There is
hereby created a Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) which shall be used
to fund the retirement gratuity of barangay officials, including barangay tanods and
members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa, as 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. Coverage. - The benefits granted under this Act shall cover all
barangay officials, barangay tanods and members of the upon ng tagapamayapa,
including those in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM);

SEC. 4. Rules and Regulation. - The Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), in coordination with the DILG and Department of

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Transportation and Communications (DOTC), shall issue the necessary rules and
regulation to implement this Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified

accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,