Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No3789

Introduced by Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative
Manuel “Manman” 0. Ko

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay officials serve as the primary link between the national
government and local communities, performing a wide range of
responsibilities that directly impact the lives of their constituents. They
are tasked with implementing government programs, maintaining peace
and order, facilitating local development initiatives, and serving as the
first responders during disasters and emergencies. Despite the
magnitude of their duties, barangay officials have long faced inadequate
compensation, limited benefits, and a lack of institutional recognition
commensurate with their critical role in governance.

This proposed measure secks to address these long-standing concerns
by declaring barangay officials as regular government employees, thereby
entitling them to fixed salaries, allowances, insurance, medical and
dental coverage, retirement benefits, and other incentives provided under
civil service laws

Passing this measure will not only uplift the lives of barangay officials—it
will strengthen grassroots governance, make communities safer, ensure
better delivery of public services, and foster trust between government
and the people.

We cannot build a strong nation without strong communities.

We cannot have strong communities without empowered, protected, and
dignified barangay officials.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly

sought.

Manuel “! ” 0. Ko


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No 3789

Introduced by Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative
Manuel “Manman” 0. Ko

AN ACT PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS,
STANDARDIZING THEIR SALARIES, ENHANCING THEIR BENEFITS,
PROVIDING SOCIAL PROTECTION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Barangay
Officials Welfare and Salary Standardization Act. ”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of
the State to uphold and advance the welfare of barangay officials by
ensuring fair, equitable, and dignified compensation, as well as
appropriate social and economic support mechanisms. The State
recognizes that barangay officials are the frontliners of governance and
development, serving as the primary link between the national
government and the community.

In pursuit of this policy, the State shall implement remuneration and
benefit reforms designed to raise the economic standing and social
dignity of barangay officials, enabling them to perform their duties with
integrity, efficiency, and independence. Such reforms shall be consistent
with the constitutional mandate to promote local autonomy, ensuring
that the barangay—being the basic political unit—remains fully capable
of planning, implementing, and managing programs, projects, and
activities responsive to the needs of its constituents.

SECTION. 3. Salary Standardization of Barangay Officials. - The
Punong Barangay, members of the Sangguniang Barangay, the
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson, the Barangay Secretary, and
Barangay Treasurer in all barangays are hereby declared regular
government employees, and as such entitled to fixed salaries,
allowances, insurance, medical and dental coverage, retirement


benefits, and such other incentives and fringe benefits which, under
Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, a regular government
employee is entitled.

SECTION. 4. Position Classification and Compensation Scheme
for Barangay Officials and Personnel - Barangay officials and
personnel shall be entitled to salaries, benefits or allowances as
compensation for services they shall have rendered.

(1) The Position Classification and Compensation are as follows;

a. Salary Grade 8 for barangay appointive officials as already
provided by law, and other barangay personnel the positions of
which are provided for by ordinance of the corresponding
barangay;

b. Salary Grade 10 for barangay lective officials in the
Sangguniang Kabataan and Sangguniang Barangay with the
exception of the Punong Barangay, and

c. Salary Grade 14 for Punong Barangay.

Furthermore, the determination of salary rates shall follow Section 10 of
Republic Act No. 6758, which mandates that rates of pay shall be based
on the class and financial capability of each local government unit (LGU).
Such rates shall not exceed the following percentages of the salary
schedule prescribed under Section 7 of the same Act:

Provinces/Cities Municipalities

Special Cities 100%

1st Class 100% 90%
2nd Class 95% 85%
3rd Class 90% 80%
4th Class 85% 75%
5th Class 80% 70%
6th Class 75% 65%

These salary assignments shall be consistent with the guidelines set forth
in DBM Local Budget Circular No. 160.

Provided, that said monthly salaries shall be subject to applicable
statutory deductions to enable membership benefits from the
government social agencies. Provided further, No barangay official or
personnel shall experience any reduction, diminution, or withdrawal of
salaries and benefits that they are already receiving prior to the
implementation of this Act.


The budget ceiling for annual __—personnel__services
appropriations—equivalent to fifty-five percent (55%) of the total annual
income actually realized from local sources during the preceding fiscal
year, as provided under Section 331(b) of Republic Act No. 7160,
otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991,” shall continue
to apply.

SECTION. 5. Benefits.

Barangay officials shall enjoy the following benefits:

1. 13th Month Pay and Mid-Year Bonus equivalent to one month’s
salary each.

2. Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) for Punong
Barangay.

3. Hazard Pay for officials in Geographically Isolated and
Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) or high-risk barangays.

4, Health Insurance Coverage under PhilHealth.

5. Retirement and Separation Benefits under existing government
rules.

6. Membership in the Home Development Mutual Fund (PaglBIG
Fund)

SECTION. 6. Rice Allowances. — In addition to the benefits and
entitlements for barangay officials and personnel already provided for
in R. A. No. 7160, as otherwise adjusted in this Act, the DILG shall
additionally provide quarterly rice allocations for barangay officials
and personnel covered in Section 4 of this Act.

SECTION. 7. Professional Development.
The DILG, in coordination with the Civil Service Commission and the
Local Government Academy, shall provide regular training, continuing
education, and capacity-building programs to enhance the efficiency and
leadership skills of barangay officials.

SECTION. 8. Review of Benefits and Entitlements. - The DILG
shall conduct a regular review, which shall not extend beyond five (5)
years at any one time, of the sufficiency and adequacy of the benefits
and entitlements of barangay officials and personnel as provided in
existing laws, including this Act; Provided, that existing benefits and
entitlements shall not be diminished.



SECTION. 9. Special Local Allowances. — Supplemental
remunerations, benefits or other entitlements that the municipal, city, or
provincial governments of respective barangays shall not be offset to the
remunerations, benefits or other entitlements specified or provided for in
this Act.

SECTION. 10. Barangay Volunteers. — In addition to benefits and
entitlements already provided for in the foregoing Sections of this Act,
barangay volunteer and other barangay workers that are not covered in
Section 4 of this Act shall be entitled to temporary honoraria and other
benefits, incentives or allowances as may be determined and
appropriated for by their respective barangays, municipalities, cities or
provinces,

SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).-

Within 90 days from the effectivity of this Act, the DILG, in consultation
with LGUs, DBM and CSC shall promulgate the necessary IRR.

SECTION. 12. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement
the provisions of this Act shall be funded by the National Government
under the Annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).

SECTION. 13. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is
held invalid or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity
and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.

SECTION. 14. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders and
issuances, or portions thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act, are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 15. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,