Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2119

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE ROSEMARIE C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the monetary and non-monetary benefits of
barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the Lupong
‘Tagapamayapa.

Republic Act No. 7160, as amended otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991 was considered as the linchpin of the administration
of then President Corazon C. Aquino due mainly to the gargantuan powers and
responsibilities which had been devolved to local government units. Even the
officials occupying elective and appointive posts in the smallest political units
called barangays, enjoy certain powers. Responsibilities. These powers and
responsibilities should be matched with certain benefits and privileges
considering the fact that these barangay officials are considered the front-liners
in the delivery of basic services to our people, especially in far-flung barangays.

Several attempts had been made to increase the benefits and privileges of our
barangay officials but all efforts of Congress in the past came to naught due to
lack of funds. It is necessary however, to find other ways in order to grant the
long overdue benefits to our hardworking barangay officials. Under this bill, an
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 proceeds shall be lumped in the Barangay Retirement
Gratuity Fund (BRGF) to be created for the purpose, which shall be used to fund
the retirement gratuity and other benefits of barangay officials, including
barangay tanods and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa. The Department
of Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall administer and ensure the
appropriate disbursement of the Fund.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly

sought.

N
ROSEM. IE C. PANOTES
Representative
Second District, Camarines Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2119

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE ROSEMARIE C. PANOTES

AN ACT
INCREASING THE HONORARIUM AND CHRISTMAS BONUS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE
LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA AND GRANTING A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (150,000.00),
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 AS AMENDED
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVENRMENT CODE OF 1991

Be it enacted by the Senate and 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:

“SECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. (a) Barangay
officials, including barangay tanods and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa,
shall receive honoraria, allowamces, and such other emoluments as may be
authorized by law barangay, municipal or city ordinance in accordance with the
provisions of this Code, but in no case shall it be less than [One thousand
{(P1,000.00}] TEN THOUSAND (P10,000.00) pesos per month for the punong
barangay and [Six hundred P600.00] FIVE THOUSAND (P5,000.00) pesos per
month for the sangguniang barangay members, [and] barangay treasurer,
barangay secretary AND THREE THOUSAND PESOS (P3,000.00) FOR
BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA:
Provided, however, That annual appropraitions for the 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] THREE thousand
pesos 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. 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 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|.]
AND

(6) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM, BUT IN NO
CASE SHALL EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
PESOS (P150,000.00) TO BE TAKEN FROM THE BARANGAY
RETIREMENT 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
“RETIREE” SHALL INCLUDE ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS,
INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE
LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA;

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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, or other benefits during
their incumbency, chargeable against to the barangay or 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 of barangay officials, including
barangay tanods and members of the Lupong 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 Lupong Tagapamayapa.

SEC. 4. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), in coordination with the DILG, and the Department of
‘Transportation (DOTr), shall issue the necessary rules and regulations 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. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,