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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS ) 4 RECENVED
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_) i 09 AUG 2016
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!

HB. No. 2707

INTRODUCED BY REP. LUISA LLOREN CUARESMA.
LONE DISTRICT OF NUEVA VIZCAYA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“As the 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 wherein the
collective views of the people may be expressed, crystallized and
considered, and where disputes may be amicably settled.” As stated under
Role of the Barangay, Section 384 of the Local Government Code of 1991.

Barangay Officials and Workers are the ones responsible for
implementing ordinances, resolutions and 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 bill seeks to provide qualified Barangay Officials and Workers
with a retirement benefit most appropriate considering their dedication
and contribution to public service.

Thus, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

REP. fi ISA LUOREN CUARESMA


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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B.No..___ 2707

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

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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 percet (1%) of
the share of the national government under Section 284 of the Local
Government Code of 1991, as a mended, 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 ad regulations, inconsistent 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 of
general circulation.

Approved,