Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Mani

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 2528

FIntroduced by Rep. Wilfiide Mark M. Ewewa

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The 1991 Local Government Code views the barangay as the basic political
unit, It also serve as the primary planning and implementing unit of government
policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the community and as a forum where
the collective views of the people maybe expressed, crystallized and considered and

where disputes maybe amicably settled. These functions encompass the political and
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rative character of the barangay as a local government unit.

The barangay government is likewise the springboard for neophyte political
leaders. It is the training ground for vibrant and innovative proponents of change and

acts as the microcosm of the national leadership, a rich reservoir of men and women in.

whose hands the future depends.

Barangay leaders and officers have genuine concern for their constituents
hence their efforts must be properly recognized and duly reciprocated at all times.
Compared to other government officials, barangay officials receive the lowest
honorarium or allowances in the exercise of their functions. At the end of their service
they also received the lowest retirement or pension or none at all for the most of these
officials.


This bill is anchored on the proposition that no amount of recognition will
commensurate to the dedication, sacrifice and heroic deeds of our barangay officials,
elected or appointed. IC is the intention of this bill that the barangay officials themselves or
their family or beneficiaries by reason of their retirement from service be given additional
retirement benefits in the form of pension or lump sum which can be actually helpful to
them during the time of their greatest need.

In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought.

Meythor VERGA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
2526
HOUSE BILL

Intuaduced by Rep. Witfride Mark M. Enverga

AN ACT PROVIDING ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO ALL BARANGAY
OFFICIALS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

assembled:

SECTION. 1. Title - This Act shall be known as the “ Expanded Barangay Retirement
Benefits Act of 2010".

SEC. 2. Additional Retirement Benefits - In addition to the retirement benefits being
extended to Barangay Officials by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) under
Republic Act. No, 8291, all barangay officials, elective or appointive, shall be entitled to additional
retirement benefits who rendered continuous service for at least nine (9) years in any barangay unit,

subject to the limitations provided by law.


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SEC. 3 Retirement benefits shall be in the form of a lump sum payment payable at the time
of retirement plus an old-age pension benefit equal to the basic monthly pension payable monthly
for life, subject to the rules and regulations to be issued by appropriate government agencies on the

matter;

SEC. 4, Conditions for Entitlement. - A barangay official, elected or appointed, who retires
from the service shall be entitled to the retirement benefits provided, That:
(J) he has rendered at least nine years of service; and

(2) he is at least sixty (60) years of age at the time of retirement;

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ‘The Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG), in coordination and consultation with the agencies concemed, shall
promulgate and issue necessary implementing rules and regulations as maybe necessary for proper

speedy and effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of
this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified as the case may be.

SEC, 7. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication in two

(2) newspaper of general circulation.

APPROVED,