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20 CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 38 3

Introduced by. REP. JUAN CARLOS “ARJO” C. ATAYDE

AN ACT STANDARDIZING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, AMENDING SECTION 393(N) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

Our barangays are the closest levels of government for all Filipinos in our
country. In every program of the Government, from public health, education, disaster
relief, and everything in between, our barangay officials are tasked to reach out to our

homes and provide us with all the necessary information and assistance.

Section 384, Chapter 1, Title 1, Book II of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise
known as the Local Government Code of 1991, states that the Barangay, as the basic
political unit, “serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government
policies, plans, programs, projects, 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 amicably settled.”

Given that barangays are in the front lines of government service, its officials

are often expected to function beyond normal working hours and perform an

extensive range of crucial roles, responsibilities, and duties in and for the government.
Despite all these, they are not entitled to compensation accorded to regular

government workers.



Their contribution to nation-building cannot be discounted. All government
programs concerning our people necessarily pass through the barangays. It is thus
long overdue that their benefits be defined and established by legislation.

Thus, this bill proposes to provide elected barangay officials and appointed
barangay personnel monthly salaries commensurate to their tasks, responsibilities,

and duties similar to those given to regular employees in government.
In view of this, early passage of this bill is sought.

REP. JUAN CARL@S “ARJO” C. ATAYDE


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

20 CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _383

Introduced by. REP. JUAN CARLOS “ARJO” C. ATAYDE

AN ACT STANDARDIZING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, AMENDING SECTION 393(N) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160,
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. Salary of the Punong Barangay. - The Punong Barangay of all
barangays are entitled to receive a monthly salary equal to Salary Grade 14 (SG-14).

SECTION 2. Salaries of Members of the Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay Secretary,
and Barangay Treasurer. - The Members of the Sangguniang Barangays, otherwise
known as the “Kagawads”, the Barangay Secretary, and the Barangay Treasurer are
entitled to receive a monthly salary equal to Salary Grade 10 (SG-10).

SECTION 3. Other Positions. The following positions created by the barangay

shall be allowed to the following remuneration:

. Barangay Tanods and Members of Lupong Tagapamayapa - Salary Grade
1(6G-1)

. Utility Worker - Salary grade 1 (SG-1)
Clerk I- Salary Grade 3 (SG-3)

. Accounting Clerk - Salary Grade 4 (SG-4)

. Barangay Health Worker - Salary Grade 4 (SG-4)

Revenue Collection Clerk I - ~ Salary Grade 5 (SG-5)

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g. Day Care Worker I - Salary Grade 6 (SG-6)
h. Administrative Assistant - Salary Grade 8 (SG-8)

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause, ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act, are hereby

repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any section or provision of
this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof

shall not be affected and thereby remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,