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SENATE
S.B. No. 1197
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
GRANTING SALARIES AND OTHER BENEFITS TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 384 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local 
Government Code of 1991" provides for the role of the barangays, to wit:
"Sec. 384. Role of the Barangay. - As the basic political unit, the barangay serves 
as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, 
programs, and activities in the community, and as a forum wherein the collective views 
of the people may be expressed, crystallized and considered, and where disputes may 
be amicable settled."
While it may be the smallest political unit, for most Filipinos, the barangay Is the 
main resource of government's goods and service. As the Local Government Code1 
enumerates, barangays provide basic services and facilities, such as:
(i) Agricultural support services which include planting materials distribution 
system and operation of farm produce collection and buying stations;
(ii) Health and social welfare services which include maintenance of barangay 
health center and day-care center;
(iii) Services and facilities related to general hygiene and sanitation, 
beautification, and solid waste collection;
(iv) Maintenance of katarungang pambarangay;
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(v) Maintenance of barangay roads and bridges and water supply systems;
(vi) Infrastructure facilities such as multi-purpose hall, multipurpose pavement, 
plaza, sports center, and other similar facilities;
(vii) Information and reading center; and
(viii) Satellite or public market, where viable.
Many recent laws, including those pursuing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's drug 
war, have been implemented by Barangay Officials. Grants-in-aid during disaster relief 
operations, PhilHealth card distribution and senior citizen activities - like many 
government frontline services - are led by barangays.
According to the latest survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), as of 
2022, there are 42,046 barangays in the country. This means that we have the same 
number of punong barangays, barangay secretaries, barangay treasurers, sangguniang 
kabataan chairmen, and 294,322 sangguniang barangay members. However, despite 
their number, barangay officials have long taken a back seat in terms of benefits and 
privileges, in comparison to other government officials.
In recognition of the barangay's pivotal role in national development, this bill 
seeks to provide their officials with salaries, benefits, and other opportunities 
commensurate to regular accountable civil servants. Further, the National Government 
Is mandated to provide appropriation for the retirement and other benefits of such 
officials.
Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. I^RCOS


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1197
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RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
GRANTING SALARIES AND OTHER BENEFITS TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Barangay Benefits 
Act of 2022."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to raise the economic 
and social status of barangay officials that will inspire its enjoyment of local autonomy 
to ensure the effective performance of its role as the primary planning and 
implementing unit of government programs, projects and activities, and as a forum in 
which the collective views of the people in the community may be crystallized and 
considered.
SEC. 3. Entitlements of Barangay Officials. - The Punong Barangay, 
Sangguniang Barangay Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, Barangay 
Secretary, and Barangay Treasurer in all barangays shall be entitled to fixed salaries, 
allowances, insurance, medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits and such other 
benefits to which a regular government employee may be entitled to.
SEC. 4. Salaries of Barangay Officials. - All barangay officials shall be entitled 
to the following fixed salaries:
a) Punong Barangay - An amount equivalent to the salary of a sangguniang 
bayan member of his/her municipality;


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b) Sangguniang Barangay Kagawad - An amount equivalent to eighty percent 
(80%) of the salary of a sangguniang bayan member of his/her municipality;
c) Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Treasurer - 
For each, an amount equivalent to seventy-five percent (75%) of the salary of a 
sangguniang bayan member of his/her municipality.
SEC. 5. Benefits. - Barangay Officials shall be provided with the following 
benefits:
(A) Social Security. - All Barangay Officials shall be enrolled in the Government 
Service Insurance System (GSIS) in order to avail of the retirement, disability, funeral, 
and other benefits other GSIS employees of the same rank are entitled to.
(B) PhilHealth. - All Barangay Officials shall be enrolled in the National Health 
Insurance Program to be able to access personal health services.
(C) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). - Barangay Officials shall also be entitled 
to a cost of living allowance which shall be at par with other regular employees In their 
respective municipalities.
(D) Hazard Allowance. - Barangay Officials with foreseeable but unavoidable 
danger or risks or who render service under a state of calamity shall be compensated 
with hazard allowance to be determined by the Department of Budget and Management 
(DBM), in consultation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government 
(DILG).
SEC. 6. Training, Education, and Career Enhancement - The DILG, In 
coordination with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) 
and other government agencies, shall organize training and education programs as well 
as provide opportunities for scholarships and continuing education.
SEC. 7. Microfinancing Scheme. - Barangay Officials shall be given priority in 
the microfinancing programs under Republic Act No. 6977, otherwise known as the 
’’Magna Carta for Small Enterprise”, Republic Act No. 11337, otherwise known as the 
’’Innovative Start-up Act of 2018", and other programs undertaken by the Department 
of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), 
Department of Agriculture (DA) and other government agencies.
SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretaries of the DILG and 
DBM, in coordination with the GSIS, shall promulgate the necessary rules and 
regulations within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act.


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SEC. 9. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the provisions of 
this Act shall be funded by the National Government under the Annual General 
Appropriations Act (GAA).
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 11. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force 
and effect.
SEC. 12. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,