Republic of the Philippines
HOUSH 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETHENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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HOUSH BILL NO.
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard A. Guintu
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 384, Chapter 1, Title 1, Book Ill 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
anicably settled. "
As the smallest unit of government in the Philippines, I the role of the barangay in nation
building is crucial. It is the nearest local government unit to the Filipino people, and Filipinos
within each barangay first seek and approach the assistance of their respective barangay offices
before  reaching  out  to  their municipal,  cdy,  or  provincial  offices.  Barangay  officials  are
expected to cater to the needs of its constituents, resulting into working beyond the working
hours. Barangay officials are also often involved in crucial roles and duties for the people, and
for the goverrment. Despite their enormous responsibilities, barangay officials are not entitled
to compensation accorded to regular government workers.
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.
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In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSH 0F REPRHSENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOusE B`i[:`L`ri.0.   6 1 1 4
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard A. Guintu
AN ACT
STANDARDIZING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS 0F BARANGAY OFFICIALS,
AMENDING   SECTION   393(N)   OF   REPUBLIC   ACT   NO.   7160,   OTHERWISE
KNowrN AS THE LoCAL GoVERNMENT CoDE oF ]99t
Be  it  enacted by the Senate and the House  o`f liepresentatives  Of the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SEC 1. S¢/¢ry a/ffee Pwmo#g B¢rfl!#grj7. -The Punong Barangay of all barangays are
entitled to receive a monthly salary equal to Salary Grade 14 (SG-14).
F5HC 2. Salaries Of Members Of the Sanggundang Baro[ngay, Barangay Secretary and
B¢ra#grj; rrcuskrer. -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).
SEC  3.  Other Pos..fro„si  The  following  positions  create  by  the  barangay  shall  be
allowed to the following remuneration:
a.    Barangay Tanods and Members of Lupong Tagapanayapa -Salary Grade 1  (SG-
1)
b.   Utility Worker ~ Salary grade 1 (SG-1)
c.    Clerk I-Salary Grade 3 (SG-3)
d.   Accouting Clerk - Salary Grade 4 (SG-4)
e.    Barangay Health Worker - Salary Grade 4 (SG-4)
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f.    Revenue collection clerk I ~ -Salary Grade 5 (SG-5)
9.   Day Care Worker I - Salary Grade 6 (SG-6)
h.   Administrative Assistant -Salary Grade 8 (SG-8)
SEC 4. Repco/I."g Cfo#se ~ 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.
SEC 5. S€p¢rabl./fry CJ¢#§c. -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.
SEC 6. Ejj7ccrfurty CJ¢#s& - This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its complete
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
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