Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
          NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______________ 
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 
  Introduced by Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1991 Local Government Code views the barangay as the basic 
political unit. It also serve as the primary planning and implementing unit of 
government policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the community 
and as a forum where the collective views of the people maybe expressed, 
crystallized and considered and where disputes maybe amicably settled. These 
functions encompass the political and administrative character of the barangay 
as a local government unit.      
The maintenance of peace and order is part of the long-term 
foundation of genuine development. It is a shared responsibility between the 
national and local governments. In the promotion of public safety in the 
barangay level, Barangay Tanods are in the frontline of the service. They 
perform the difficult task as protectors of the community. 
     Due to the limited number of police, the barangay tanods now stand as 
front liners in securing the safety and peace and order of the community. The 
barangay tanods are the cutting edge in the implementation of the country’s 
laws because they are the ones who coordinate and directly help the local 
government leaders and the police in intelligence gathering against the 
presence of lawless elements and terrorists in their respective areas. 
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                     Yet their services and commitment to the service are often ignored 
and not acknowledged as indicated by the inadequacy of the benefits received 
by them. Thus, being aware of this situation, the national government is not left 
without reason or justification to provide them with additional benefit 
programs. 
 
                     Hence, this Bill is aimed at alleviating their plight and addressing 
their concerns.  It is hoped that the passage of this Bill will show our genuine 
concern for our Barangay Tanods in appreciation for their services and 
commitment towards a peaceful and orderly community.  
 
                     In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought. 
 
                                             
 
 
                                                                                       
 
                                                             WILFRIDO MARK M. ENVERGA 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
          NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______________ 
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 
  Introduced by Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga 
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT PROVIDING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES TO ALL 
BARANGAY TANODS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION.  1.  Title  -  This Act shall be known as the  “ Barangay Tanods 
Incentives Act of 2022”. 
            SEC.  2.  Declaration of Policy  -  It is the declared policy of the State to 
promote and enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of barangay officials 
including barangay tanods. Barangay Tanods, duly created under the Local 
Government Code, has an indispensable role in barangay government 
specifically in the maintenance and protection of peace and security and the 
promotion of public safety within the Barangay.  
SEC.  3.  As used in this Act, Barangay Tanod refers to a brigade or body 
composed of  civilian volunteers, duly created at the barangay level, assisting 
the barangay officials in the exercise of its law enforcement function specifically 
in maintaining peace and order and promotion of public order and safety in the 
barangay. 
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SEC.  4.  In addition to the benefits being extended to Barangay Tanods 
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code, a member of  
Barangay Tanod Brigade who has rendered continuous service for at least one 
year in any barangay unit shall, during his incumbency be entitled to the 
following: 
 
(1) GSIS Benefit Coverage. Barangay Tanods shall be considered 
members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and shall be 
covered with life insurance and social security protection, including retirement, 
disability, separation and unemployment benefits and such other benefits as 
maybe extended by the GSIS, subject to the limitations provided by law; 
 
(2) Health Benefits. Government medical and health insurance programs 
under existing laws shall include in their coverage free basic health services 
and medicines to Barangay Tanods; 
 
(3) Educational Benefits. Barangay Tanods shall, during his incumbency, 
be entitled to fifty percent (50%) discount in tuition and matriculation fees for 
his legitimate and legally adopted children, not exceeding three (3), attending  
any recognized state colleges and universities; 
 
(4) Tax Exemption. All amount received  by Barangay Tanods as salaries, 
wages, compensation, remuneration and other emoluments, such as honoraria 
and allowances shall be exempt from income taxation. Gross benefits received 
by Barangay Tanods, of whatever kind or character, shall likewise be exempt 
from taxation. 
 
(5)  Legal Representation. Barangay Tanods who maybe involved as 
party litigants in administrative or criminal cases filed in connection with the 
performance of their official duties, shall be entitled to the free legal services of 
the Public Attorney’s Office or PAO who shall facilitate the legal representation 
of such Barangay Tanods by a counsel; 
            


SEC.   5.  Implementing Rules and Regulations.  The Department of 
Interior and Local Government (DILG), in coordination and consultation with 
the agencies concerned, shall promulgate and issue necessary implementing 
rules and regulations as maybe necessary for proper speedy and effective 
implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC.   6.    Repealing Clause.  All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with 
any provision of this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified as the case may 
be. 
 
SEC.   7.     Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect immediately upon its 
publication in two (2) newspaper of general circulation. 
 
APPROVED,