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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

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Eighteenth Congress RS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2089

Introduced by Representative RANEO E. ABU
Second District, Batangas

AN ACT

INCREASING THE HONORARIUM AND CHRISTMAS BONUS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS, AND MEMBERS OF THE
LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND GRANTING A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PIOO,000.00) AND
OTHER NON-MONETARY BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT No. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The barangay, as the basic political unit in the country, serves as the primary
planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects
and activities in the community and as forum wherein the collective views of the
people may be expressed, crystallized and given due course.

Barangay officials are deemed persons in authority in their respective
jurisdiction, and as such they are mandated to maintain public order and ensure the
protection of life, liberty and property of each barangay resident.

Under the 1991 Local Government Code, barangays in the Philippines,
headed by Punong Barangay (Barangay Chairmen), have defined powers in order to
enhance their existence as an autonomous part of the municipality or city. They
have executive, legislative and adjudicatory (LuponTagapamayapa) powers.

Barangay officials are the front liners of the government in the delivery of
genuine basic services to the local folks. Punong Barangay (Barangay Chairmen)
are the Chief Executives in the administration of barangay affairs. They preside over
sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay and administer the operation of the
KatarungangPambarangay. The LuponTagapamayapa members mediate disputes
at the barangay level. Barangay Tanods (Barangay Police) enforce ordinances
passed by the Sangguniang Barangay and diligently exert all lawful efforts in the
maintenance Of peace and order in the barangay.

Barangays really have active participation in political and economic activities
of our country. Henceforth, we cannot just take for granted the significant role of
barangays in our society.


Given the above mentioned vital functions of the aforecited barangay officials
in the community we live in, it is significantly noticeable that the meager amount of
honoraria, allowances and emoluments they currently receive pursuant to Section
393 of the present Local Government Code are not compensatory to the valuable
services they render. In order to justly and equitability give due recognition to the
remarkable contributions of barangay officials in the true progress of the country, it is
not only just but timely that we must substantially increase the benefits of the
barangay officials which therefore requires the necessary amendment of Section
393 of the 1991 Local Government Code.

Considering the foregoing premises, this representation earnestly seeks for
the immediate approval of this bill.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2088

Introduced by Representative RANEO E. ABU
Second District, Batangas

AN ACT

INCREASING THE HONORARIUM AND CHRISTMAS BONUS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS, AND MEMBERS OF THE
LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND GRANTING A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PIOO,000.00) AND
OTHER NON-MONETARY BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT No. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

SECTION 1. Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise
known as the Local Government Code of 1991 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

"SECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials — (a) Barangay officials,
including barangay tanods and members of the lupongtagapamayapa, shall receive
honoraria, allowances, and such other emoluments as may be authorized by law or
barangay, municipal or city ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this Code,
but in no case shall it be less than [One] FIVE thousand pesos (PM] 5,000.00) per
month for the punong barangay and [Six hundred] THREE THOUSAND pesos
(P{600} 3,000.00) per month for the sangguniang barangay members, [and]
barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary AND TWO THOUSAND PESOS


(P2,000 00) FOR BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG
TAGAPAMAYAPA: Provided, however, That the annual appropriations for personal
services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five,
Book I! ofthis Code.

(b) The punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay members, the
barangay treasurer, and the barangay secretary shall also:

(1) Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least [One] thousand pesos (P[l]
2,000.00) each, the funds for which shall be taken from the general fund of the
barangay or from such other funds appropriated by the national government for the
purposed{;]: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT BARANGAY TANODS AND
MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA SHALL ALSO ENJOY THIS
BENEFIT.

(2) Be entitled, during their incumbency, to insurance coverage which shall
include, but shall not be limited to temporary and permanent disability, double
indemnity, accident insurance, death and burial benefits, in accordance with
Republic Act Numbered Sixty-nine hundred forty two (R.A.No. 6942, entitled "An Act
Increasing the Insurance Benefits of Local Government Officials and Providing
Funds Therefor,"

(3) Be entitled to free medical care including subsistence, medicines, and
medical assistance in any government hospital or institution: Provided, That such
hospital care shall include surgery or surgical expenses, medicines, X-rays,
laboratory fees, and other hospital expenses;

In case of extreme urgency where there is no available government
hospital or institution, the barangay official concerned may submit himself for
immediate attendance to the nearest private clinic, hospital or institution and the
expenses not exceeding Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) that may be incurred
therein shall be chargeable against the funds of the barangay concerned;

BARANGAY OFFICIALS SHALL ALSO BE ENTITLED TO TEN PERCENT
(10%) DISCOUNT, AND EXEMPTION FROM VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT), IF


APPLICABLE, ON THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM ALL
ESTABLISHMENTS, PARTICULARY ON THE PURCHASE OF MEDICINES, AND
SUCH ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT TO
BE DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH), AND ON THE
PROFESSIONAL FEES OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN OR PHYSICIANS 'N ALL
PRIVATEHOSPITALS, MEDICAL FACILITIES OUTPATIENT CLINICS AND
HEALTH HOME CARE SERVICES;

(4) Be exempted, during their incumbency, from paying tuition and
matriculation fees for their legitimate dependent children attending state college or
universities. He may likewise avail of such educational benefits in a state college or
university located within the province or city to which the barangay belongs; [and]

(6) Be entitled to appropriate civil service eligibility on the basis of the
number of years of service to the barangay, pursuant to the rules and regulations
issued by the Civil Service Commission [J;

(6) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM, BUT IN NO CASE
SHALLEXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,0000.00) To
BETAKEN FROM THE BARANGAY RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF
AGE WITH A MINIMUM OF NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THE
RETIREMENT.

AS USED IN THI SUB-SECTION, THE TERM "RETIREE"
SHALLINCLUDE ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS,
AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA;

(7) BE ENTITLED TO A FRANKING PRIVILEGE FOR THIS PURPOSE,
BARANGAY OFFICIALS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT OF
POSTAGE ON ANY MAIL MATTER TO BE SENT TOGOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PRIVATEINDIVIDUALS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS; AND


(8) BE ENTITLED TO TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT IN
TRANSPORTATION FARE, AND HOTEL ACCOMODATION CHARGE.

(c) xxx XXX x

(a) All duly appointed members of the barangay tanod brigades, or their
equivalent, which shall number more than (20) in each barangay, shall be granted
insurance, FREE TUITION AND MATICULATION FEES FOR THEIR LEGITIMATE
DEPENDENT CHILDREN ATTENDING STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES,
or other benefits during their incumbency, chargeable to the barangay or the city or
municipality government to which the barangay belongs.

SEC. 2. Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) Created — There is
hereby created a Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) which shall be used to
fund the retirement gratuity of barangay officials, including barangay tanods and
members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa, as mentioned in this Act. The amount
equivalent to one percent (1%) of the share of the national government under
Section284 of the Local Government Code of 1991 as amended shall be used for
this purpose.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall administer
and ensure the appropriate disbursement of the Fund-

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulation — The Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), in coordination with the DILG and Department of
Transportation and Communications (DOTC), shall issue the necessary rules and
regulation to implement this Act

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause— All laws, executive orders, issuance, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved.