Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1737

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Loren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

PROVID)
TANODS,

“As the

AN ACT
iG RETIREMENT BENEFIT TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS, BARANGAY
[EMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, BARANGAY HEALTH
‘WORKERS AND BARANGAY DAY CARE WORKERS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

basic political unit, the barangay serves as the primary planning and implementing

unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities in the community, and as a

forum wherei
where disput
Local Governi

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resolutions at

the collective views of the people may be expressed, crystallized and considered, and
may be amicably settled.” As stated under Role of the Barangay, Section 384 of the
ent Code of 1991.

ay Officials and Workers are the ones responsible for implementing ordinances,
laws in the barangay ensuring peace and order within the community, yet these

officials and workers are left with minimal benefits despite the endless recognition given to them by
our government.

This a seeks to provide qualified Barangay Official and Workers with a retirement benefit

most approprié

In view

ite considering their dedication contribution to public service.

f the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Z 5) LUISA Gl CUARESMA



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1737

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

AN ACT

PROVIDING RETIREMENT BENEFIT TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS, BARANGAY
TANODS, MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, BARANGAY HEALTH
WORKERS AND BARANGAY DAY CARE WORKERS.

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

SECTION 1. Retirement Benefit — There is hereby established a retirement benefit for a
Punong Barangay in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (PHP 150,000.00); a
Sangguniang Barangay Member in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PHP 100,000.00);
a Barangay Treasurer and Secretary, a Barangay Tanod, a Member of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa,
a Barangay Health Worker and a Barangay Day Care Worker in the amount of Eighty Thousand
Pesos (PHP 80,000.00)

SECTION 2. Who are entitled to a Retirement Benefit —- Any Barangay Official and
Worker mentioned in Section 1 hereof shall be entitled to the said benefit provided that he/she shall
be at least Sixty (60) years of age and with at least Nine (9) years in service. Provided further that
any such official or worker who dies or becomes permanently incapacitated while in the performance
of his/her duty shall be entitled to the benefit irrespective of his/her age and number of years in
service.

SECTION 3. Barangay Retirement Fund Created There is hereby created a Barangay
Retirement Fund (BRF) which shall be used to fund the retirement of barangay officials and workers
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 Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall administer and ensure the
appropriate disbursement of the fund.

SECTION 4. Rules and Regulations — The Department of Budget and Management
(DBM), in the coordination with the DILG, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to
implement this Act

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders, issuances rules and
regulations, ingonsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect Fifteen (15) days after its
publication in any newspaper or general circulation,

Approved