TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 151
Introduced by Senator Erwin Tulfo
AN ACT
DECLARING BARANGAY OFFICIALS AS REGULAR 
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, STANDARDIZING THEIR 
COMPENSATION, GRANTING THEM SALARIES, 
BENEFITS, AND ENTITLEMENTS, PROVIDING 
HONORARIA FOR OTHER BARANGAY PERSONNEL, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Barangay officials and barangay volunteers are the frontliners of 
government service. As the leaders of the country’s smallest political 
unit, they are at the forefront of implementing national and local 
policies, mediating community disputes, ensuring peace and order, 
responding to crises, and delivering essential services in times of 
calamity and emergencies.
Despite the crucial nature of their work, not all barangay 
officials receive adequate compensation and benefits. Their current 
honoraria, which vary based on the availability of funds of the 
barangay, fail to reflect the magnitude of their responsibilities and the 
sacrifices they make daily for their constituents.
This bill seeks to standardize the salaries and benefits of 
barangay officials across the country. By institutionalizing a fair and 
uniform salary structure, this measure aims to uplift the welfare of


barangay officials and professionalize local governance at the 
grassroots level.
Recognizing barangay officials as fiill-time government workers 
with vital roles in community governance must be matched by a 
compensation system that acknowledges their contribution and 
ensures their economic dignity.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought.
IRWIN TULFO


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 151
25 JUL -7 f\8 :58
Introduced by Senator Erwin Tulfo
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AN ACT
DECLARING BARANGAY OFFICIALS AS REGULAR 
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, STANDARDIZING THEIR 
COMPENSATION, GRANTING THEM SALARIES, 
BENEFITS, AND ENTITLEMENTS, PROVIDING 
HONORARIA FOR OTHER BARANGAY PERSONNEL, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the 
"Salary Standardization of Barangay Officials Act."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to 
promote the welfare of the barangay officials, raise their economic and 
social status, and provide remuneration and benefit reforms for them to 
ensure autonomy for the effective performance of its role as the primary 
planning and implementing unit of government programs.
SEC. 3. Salary Standardization of Barangay Officials. - The 
Punong Barangay, members of the Sangguniang Barangay, the 
Barangay Secretary, and Barangay Treasurer in all barangays are 
hereby declared regular government employees, and as such entitled to 
fixed salaries, allowances, insurance, medical and dental coverage.


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retirement benefits, and such other incentives and fringe benefits 
which, under Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, a regular 
government employee is entitled.
SEC. 4. Compensation Scheme for Barangay Officials. - The 
compensation of barangay officials shall be standardized and fixed in 
accordance with the following salary grades prescribed under Republic 
Act No. 6758, otherwise known as the “Compensation and Position 
Classification Act of 1989”, as amended:
1. The Punong Barangay shall receive compensation equivalent to 
not less than Salary Grade 10 (SG-10);
2. Each Sangguniang Barangay Member shall receive compensation 
equivalent to not less than Salary Grade 7 (SG-7);
3. The Barangay Secretary and Barangay Treasurer shall each 
receive compensation equivalent to not less than Salary Grade 3 
(SG-3).
SEC. 5. Compensation Scheme for other Barangay Personnel. - 
Barangay tanods and other duly recognized barangay volunteers shall 
be entitled to honoraria, which shall be determined by the Sangguniang 
Barangay, subject to availability of funds and to such guidelines as may 
be issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
SEC. 6. Non-diminution of Benefits.- No provision of this Act 
shall be construed to diminish or withdraw any existing benefits 
granted to barangay officials and other barangay personnel prior to its 
enactment.
SEC. 7. Budget Ceiling. - The budget ceiling for annual 
personnel services appropriations of fifty-five percent (55%) of the 
total annual income realized from local sources during the next 
preceding fiscal year, as provided in Section 331 (b) of Republic Act 
No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the "Local Government 
Code of 1991," shall apply.


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SEC. 8. Review of Salary, Benefits, and Entitlements. - The 
Department of Budget Management in coordination with the 
Department of Interior and Local Government shall conduct a regular 
review, which shall not extend beyond ten (10) years at any one time, 
of the sufficiency and adequacy of the benefits and entitlements of 
barangay officials and barangay personnel as provided in existing laws, 
including this Act; Provided, that existing benefits and entitlements 
shall not be diminished.
SEC. 9. Appropriations. - The amounts necessary for the 
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the fimds of the 
barangay and to its corresponding city or municipality. Local 
government units that do not have sufficient funds shall be assisted by 
the National Government under the Annual General Appropriations 
Act (GAA): Provided, That savings from National Assistance to Local 
Government Units (NALGU) funds may be used for this purpose.
SEC. 10. Separability Clause. - Should any provision or part of 
this Act be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions 
and parts hereof, insofar as they are separable from the invalid ones, 
shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 11. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 12. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,