FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 389 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, gives the Punong Barangay duties similar to those of 
their mayors or governors. The Punong Barangay is the local chief executive 
exercising the basic duty of executing laws and ordinances applicable in the 
barangay. 
He likewise exercises legislative powers by presiding over the 
sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay in the consideration and passage of 
barangay ordinances. Lastly, he participates in the settling of disputes, a judicial 
function, by being the chairman of the Lupong Tagapamayapa. 
However, despite the copious amount of duties that the Punong Barangay 
has to perform, the salary that he receives would seem inadequate, not 
commensurate and inappropriate for such a position. 
The barangays and its officers play a very important role in our society. It 
is but logical and apt that they be compensated accordingly so as to reflect our 
recognition not only of their duties but also of their importance in local 
governance in particular and in society in general. 
It is hereby the aim of this bill, in the spirit of justice and promoting good 
governance, to afford just remuneration to our barangay officials and this provide 
more incentives to fuel their passion in public service as well as to entice other 
young people to take up such office in the future. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
Senator 


S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. 5 2 2 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE SALARIES OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AMENDING 
SEC. 393 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 fhe Punong Barangay. - The Punong Barangay of all 
barangays shall receive the following monthly salary in accordance with their respective 
salary grades in Republic Act No. 6758, as amended, otherwise known as the Salary 
Standardization Law based on the following classification: 
(A) Barangays in Municipalities with the corresponding populations of: 
(1) Less than two thousand (2,000) persons - 
(2) Two thousand (2,000) or more but less 
than five thousand (5,000) persons - 
Salary Grade 10 
Salary Grade 14 
Salary Grade 17 
(3) Five thousand (5,000) or more - 
(B) Barangays in Cities, both component and highly urbanized, with populations 
of: 
(1) Less than two thousand (2,000) persons - 
(2) Two thousand (2,000) or more but less 
than five thousand (5,000) persons - 
(3) Five thousand (5,000) or more but less 
than ten thousand (10,000) persons - 
(4) Ten thousand (10,000) or more but less 
Salary Grade 12 
Salary Grade 17 
Salary Grade 19 
than twenty-five thousand (25,000) persons - Salary Grade 21 
(5) Twenty-five thousand (25,000) or more 
persons - 
Salary Grade 23 
SEC 2. Allowances for the Punong Barangay. - Punong Barangays may, by a 
validity passed Ordinance by the Sangguniang Barangay, be entitled to allowances over 
and above their salaries. 


SEC 3. Other Benefits for the Punong Barangay. - Being a salaried employee of 
the Government, Punong Barangays shall be eligible for membership in the Government 
Service and Insurance System (GSIS), and be entitled to all the benefits the System 
provides, such as: 
(1) Retirement Benefits; 
(2) Loan Privileges such as salary, policy and emergency loans, Bahay KO (My 
House) Housing Program, and Socialized l 
Special housing loans, as well as 
pension loans for retired members; 
(3) Life Insurance along with all the rides such as but not limited to maturity, 
dividends, accidental death, total disability, and funeral benefits; 
(4) Additional Social Security Benefits such as the Carer's Allowance, Christmas 
Cash Bonus-Gift, Anniversary Benefit, and Burial Benefit; and 
(5) Eligibility to other programs the GSIS would provide such as college 
scholarships and quarterly raffle for pensioners. 
SEC 4. Salaries of Members of the Sangguniang Barangay. - Members of the 
Sangguniang Barangay, otherwise known as the "Kagawads", shall be entitled to 
salaries three (3) salary grades lower than the Punong Barangay. 
SEC 5. f e r  Diems of other Barangay Officials. - Other Barangay Officials, as 
provided for in Sec. 387 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local 
Government Code of 1991", such as the Barangay Treasurer, Barangay Secretary, and 
the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, may be entitled to Honorariums and Allowances 
commensurate to the size of the barangay as provided for in municipal ordinances of 
their respective municipalities. 
SEC 6. Source of Funds. - From the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of each 
province of Highly Urbanized and Contiguous City, as the case may be, the Department 
of Budget and Management (DBM) shall deduct the amount required for the 
implementation of this Act. The funds so allotted shall be remitted by the DBM directly to 
all the corresponding Barangay Treasurers. 
SEC 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and 
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC 8. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any section or provision of the 
Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be 
affected and thereby remain in full force and effect. 
SEC 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,