Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The barangay, as the smallest administrative unit of the State, serves as the primary planning 
and implementing arm of the government. It is tasked with delivering a wide range of basic 
services, including health and social welfare programs, sanitation and hygiene, maintenance 
of public order, infrastructure such as roads and water systems, and facilities like community 
halls and markets. It is at the barangay level where citizens first encounter public service. 
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, grants 
barangay officials certain benefits in recognition of their indispensable role to the community. 
However, the rates of honoraria and allowances prescribed under Section 393 of the Code 
have long been outdated, no longer reflecting the rising cost of living, nor commensurate with 
the demands and responsibilities of barangay governance.  
Barangay officials—punong barangays, sangguniang barangay members, barangay 
secretaries, barangay treasurers, barangay tanods, and members of the lupong 
tagapamayapa—are on call 24 hours a day, often responding to emergencies, mediating 
disputes, and mobilizing community action with very limited resources. In many cases, the 
compensation they receive does not even match the prevailing minimum wage in their own 
region. 
As a former barangay chairman, the undersigned has witnessed firsthand the dedication, 
sacrifices, and personal resources that barangay officials pour into their service, often at the 
expense of their own livelihoods and families. This measure seeks to address this long-
standing inequity by increasing the minimum benefits they receive. Specifically, it amends 
Section 393(a) of the Local Government Code to mandate that the punong barangay shall 
receive an amount not less than twenty percent (20%) higher than the prevailing minimum 
wage rate in the region; and the Sangguniang barangay members, barangay treasurer, and 
barangay secretary shall receive an amount not less than the prevailing minimum wage rate 
in the region. 
These adjustments will not only provide fairer compensation but will also affirm the value of 
grassroots leadership as a cornerstone of good governance. By ensuring that barangay 
officials receive benefits reflective of their critical role, we empower them to serve their 
communities with greater focus and stability. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 
August 11, 2025
6:15 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE PARAGRAPH (A), SECTION 393, CHAPTER IV, TITLE I, BOOK III OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
CODE OF 1991 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Paragraph (a), Section 393, Chapter IV, Title I, Book III of Republic Act No. 7160 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, allowances, and such other emoluments as may be authorized by 
law or barangay, municipal or city ordinance in accordance with the provisions 
of this Code, but in no case shall it be less than [One thousand pesos 
(P1,000.00)] TWENTY PERCENT (20%) HIGHER THAN THE MINIMUM 
WAGE RATE PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the punong 
barangay and [Six hundred pesos (P600.00)] THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE 
PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the sangguniang barangay 
members, barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary: 
Provided, however, That the annual appropriations for personal services shall 
be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book II of 
this Code; 
"x x x." 
Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules, and 
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 3. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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