Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
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Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
and District, Ilocos Norte
EXPIANATORY NOTT3
A Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS), as defined in Presidential Decree
No. 1569 (PD No. 1569)1, is "a barangay based volunteer worker responsible for
delivering nutrition services and other related activities such as community
health, backyard food production, environmental sanitation, culture, mental
feeding, and family planning to the barangay." Succinctly, the concept of BNS
is created to directly address the barangay's nutrition concerns and to provide
nutrition services provided by a trained volunteer community worker.
The Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) are the primary workforce of
the Government to address malnutrition. Unfortunately, Barangay Nutrition
Scholars    (BNS)   are   receiving   a   monthly   honorarium   as   their   sole
compensation, devout of benefits and incentives.
This legislation aims to provide incentives, benefits, and allowances to
Barangay Nutrition Scholars in order to encourage and provide a productive
workforce   that   will   address   malnutrition   and   other   related   nutrition
campaigns by the government.
This measure also aims to provide Civil Service Eligibility to Barangay
Nutrition Scholars who meet the requirements prescribed in this act. Further,
scholarships and continuing education support shall be provided to them.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
AVGE
1Strengthening The  Barangay Nutrition  Program  By Providing  For A Barangay Nutrition  Scholar In
Every Barangay, Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes, s. 1978


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
`.`9   House Bill No.9086
Introduced by Rep. ANGEL0 MARCOS BARBA
2nd District, Ilocos Norte
JEN Aor
GRANTING BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES T0 ACCREDITED
BARANGA¥ NUTRrrloN SCHoljARS AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Be il  e:nacted by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of Represenlc[tives  Of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECI'ION 1. Short TI.tze. - This Act shall be known as the "Barangay
Nutrition Scholars Benefits and Incentives Act. "
SECTION  2.  Jncenh.ues  and  BeneJits.  -  In  recognition  of their
services,  all  accredited  barangay  nutrition  scholars  who  are  actively  and
regularly performing their duties shall be entitled to the following incentives
and benefits :
(a) Subsi.stance azzottJance.  -  Barangay nutrition scholars who rendered
service  shall be  entitled to  subsistence  allowance  equivalent to  the
meals they take in the course of their duty, which shall be computed in
accordance with prevailing circumstances as determined by the local
government concerned.
a)Training,  Education,  cmd  Career  Enrichment  Programs.  -  The
Department of Health (DOH), in accordance with the Department of
Education      (DepEd)      and      other      concerned      agencies      and
non-government  organizations,  shall  provide  opportunities  for  the
following:
1.   Educational  programs  which  shall  recognize  years  of service  as
credits to higher education institutions with stepladder curricula
that will entitle barangay nutrition scholars to upgrade their skills
and knowledge for community work or to pursue further training as
nutritionists or related fields;
2.   Continuing education, study and exposure tours, training, grants,
field immersion, scholarships, etc.; and


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3.   Scholarship benefits in the form of tuition fees in state colleges, to
be granted to one (1) child of every barangay nutrition scholar who
will not be able to take advantage of the above programs.
(c) Ci.utl Sert;ire EJi.gt.bi7t.rty. - A second grade eligibility shall be granted to
barangay   nutrition   scholars   who   have   rendered   five   (5)   years
continuous  service;  Prot;I.did,  That  should  the  barangay  nutrition
scholars  become  a  regular  employee  of the  government,  the  total
number of years sewed as barangay nutrition scholars shall be credited
to his/her service in computing retirement benefits.
(d) Free fegaJ SertJiees. -Legal representation and consultation services
for barangay nutrition scholars shall be immediately provided by the
Public Attomey's Office (PAO) in cases of coercion, interference, and in
other civil and criminal  cases filed by or against barangay nutrition
scholars arising out of or in connection with the performance of their
duties as such.
(e) Free Dental and Medical Checkup. ~ Ehiatble for cost-free yeaLriy dentaLl
and medical examination, which encompasses blood and urine tests,
Electrocardiogram,  Colonoscopy,  X-Rays,  and  Audiometry  at  DOH
hospitals.
SEorl0N 3. Registratr.on. - In order for barangay nutrition scholars
to be entitled to benefits and incentives provided under this Act, they shall
register with the local health board in the city or municipality in which they
render  service.  The  Civil  Service  Commission  (CSC)  in  coordination  and
consultation  with  the  DOH  shall  formulate  the  guidelines  relative  to  the
registration of barangay nutrition scholars.
Snc:ETON 4. Revieu) bu the Local Health Board. - Every ±noentive
or benefit for barangay nutrition scholars requiring the expenditure of local
funds shall be reviewed and approved by the local health board to ensure that
only the deserving barangay nutrition scholars get the same.
SECTION 5. Rules and Regtt[aft.oris. - The DOH, in cooperation with
the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Interior and I.ocal
Government  (DILG),  the  Department  of  Justice  (DOJ),  the  Civil  Service
Commission    (CSC),    and    other    concerned    government    agencies    and
non-government  organizations,  shall  formulate  within  one  hundred  eighty
(18o)   days  from   its  effectivity,   the   rules   and  regulations   necessary  to
implement this Act.
SEcrloN 6. Saparab£[£ty Czause.  -  If any provision of this Act is
declared invalid, the remainder or any provision hereof not affected thereby
shall remain in force and effect.
SEcrloN 7. Rapeazfng Czause. - AI1 laws, decrees, executive orders,
and other presidential issues which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.


SEcrl0N 8. Effecn.tJt.ty. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the  O#ci.aJ Gazette or in any newspaper of general
circulation.
Approved,