HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cn, 27 JUL 2016
Quezon City ATE:

ENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 2046 ——

Introduced by HON. TEODORO G. MONTORO

AN ACT PROVIDING PENSION BENEFITS TO ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The barangay is the smallest political unit in the Philippine government hierarchy. There
are presently more than 42,000 barangays spread all over the Philippines. The archipelagic
nature of the country has enabled barangays to sprawl even in the farthest reaches of the country,
from Batanes in the north to Tawi-Tawi in the South, Most of these barangays are likewise
densely populated and their management, whether political or developmental, has been very
difficult.

Despite being the smallest political unit in the country, the barangay is the first line of
defense of the government in all aspects. It spearheads the fight against illegal drug trade,
kidnapping, child and women abuse, syndicates and other forms of criminality. It is also the
place where the administration of justice is first determined, being the primary facilitator in
resolving cases and disputes among neighbors and constituents, through the “katarungang
pambarangay” system. The national government has also tasked and tapped the barangays to
implement its projects in the form of infrastructure and non-infrastructure programs

The far-flung areas of the country have been politically managed by barangay officials
under insufficient funds and challenging circumstances. Most of the barangay officials even use
their personal funds in implementing government programs and ensuring that their constituents
are well taken care of. Throughout the years, the barangays received minimal funding support
thereby necessitating its officials to resort to other endeavors in order to make ends meet while
making sure that barangay services are delivered.

Notwithstanding the big role the barangay officials play in the lives of the Filipinos, they
are also one of the most neglected components of Philippine government. A barangay official
does not receive a regular salary but a mere honorarium. The phrase “para sa bayan” is indeed
very applicable to the public service provided by the barangay officials. The barangay officials
do not expect huge monetary returns but in some instances even give up their lives to protect
their communities.

With this, there is a need to support the barangay officials, particularly with respect to
their personal needs after they have retired from public service. A pension fund must be
established that could support the barangay officials even after their work in government
Although there is no existing mechanism for a barangay pension fund, this Act seeks to set up
this mechanism.


By virtue of these reasons, the approval of this Act is hereby sought.

REP, TEODORO G. MONTORO
AASENSO Party-List


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2U46

Introduced by HON. TEODORO G. MONTORO

AN ACT PROVIDING PENSION BENEFITS TO ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1, Title - This Act shall be known as the Barangay Pension Act of 2016.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Principles and State Policy - The State shall promote a just and
dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the
people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full
employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all.

SECTION 3. Creation of the Barangay Pension Fund ~ The Barangay Pension Fund is hereby
created to provide pension benefits to all barangay officials, namely the Punong Barangay,
members of the Barangay Council, the Barangay Treasurer and the Barangay Secretary.

SECTION 4. Barangay Pension Fund Council ~ An independent Barangay Pension Fund
Council is hereby created which shall undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Management and disposition of the barangay pension fund;

Preparation and approval of the Barangay Pension Fund Plan;

Coordination with appropriate agencies to effectively implement the Fund Plan;
Promulgate implementing rules and regulations of this Act; and

Perform other duties and responsibilities

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SECTION 5. Source of the Barangay Pension Fund — the appropriate fund shall be allocated
from the General Appropriations Act (GAA) or other government fund source

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive and administrative orders or parts thereof,
inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 7. Lffectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,