Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 6751

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR FIXED SALARIES OF BARANGAY OFFICIAL AND SUCH OTHER
BENEFITS BEING RECEIVED BY REGULAR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

EXPLANAT( TE

The important role of the Barangay Officials are yet again highlighted with much more clarity
during the goverment relief efforts amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Certainly, they are one of the
unsung heroes who are at the forefront of the fight in eradicating COVID-19.

However, despite the pivotal role that the Barangay Officials play, they appear to be improperly
‘and inadequately compensated. It is hightime that Congress should legislate law which will give our
Barangay Officials just, proper and reasonable compensation.

This proposed legislation states that a punong barangay should get a salary equal to that of a
‘sangguniang bayan member of his municipality or city, while sangguniang barangay members should
receive a salary equivalent to a salary which is 3 salary grades lower than the punong barangay and the
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons, barangay secretary, and barangay treasurer, to receive a
salary equivalent to five (6) salary grades lower than the punong. barangay.

The bill also recognizes the Barangay Officials as regular goverment employees, and as such,
they are “entitled to fixed salaries, allowances, insurance, medical and dental coverage, retirement
benefits and such other fringe benefits to which a regular government employee may be entitled to.”

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval ofthis measure is eamestly sought.
HON. J 1A B. TALLADO

Representative
4 District , Camarines Norte

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Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 6751

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR FIXED SALARIES OF BARANGAY OFFICIAL AND SUCH OTHER
BENEFITS BEING RECEIVED BY REGULAR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

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 Salaries Act of 2020".

SECTION 2. Barangay Officials as Regular Government Employees. - The Punong Barangay,
Members if the Sangguniang Barangay, the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson, the Barangay Secretary,
and the Barangay Treasurer are hereby declared regular government employees, and as such are entitled
tothe salary, emoluments, allowances, and benefits, such as but not limited to insurance, medical and dental
‘coverage, retirement benefits, and all other fringe benefits, to which a regular government employee may be
entitled to,

SECTION 3, Salaries of Barangay Officials. - As soon as the appropriate steps and measures are
undertaken by each city or municipality in coordination with the individual barangay involved on matters
relating to the sources of fund and the corresponding appropriation ordinance, which in no case shall be later
than six (6) months from the approval hereof, the following barangay officials shall be entitled to the following
fixed salaries:

a. Punong Barangay ‘An amount equivalent to the salary grade
of a sangguniang bayan member of his
‘municipality or city.

b. Members of the ‘An amount equivalent to a salary which is
Sangguniang Barangay _three (3) salary grades lower than the
and salary of Punong Barangay


c. Chairman of the Anamount equivalent o a salary which is
Sangguniang Kabataan, five (6) salary grades lower than the
Barangay Secretary and Punong Barangay
Barangay Treasurer

‘SECTION 4. Insurance, Health and Government Benefits Coverage. - All government Insurance and
health coverage such as but not limited to coverage under the Government Service Insurance System
(GSIS), Philhealth, and Pag-ibig Fund shall be extended to all barangay officials referred to in this Act.

SECTION 5. Implementation. Within sity (60) days from the effectivity ofthis Act, the Department
of Interior and Local Government, in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.

SECTION 6. Seperability Clause. If for any reason, part of the provision of this Act shall be held to
be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue
to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fiteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.