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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 4087 _

Introduced by Representative KATRINA REIKO CHUA - TAL
1 District, Zamboanga City

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The barangay, our smallest political unit, connects the National Government and local
communities, carrying out public policies and essential services. Personnel, including the
Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay, Secretary, Treasurer, and staff, ensure smooth
community operations.

Barangay personnel maintain peace, respond to emergencies, mediate disputes, and
localize national programs. They serve as first responders. They also implement
initiatives that support vulnerable groups, including low-income households, older adults,
persons with disabilities, and the marginalized.

The Local Government Code of 1991 recognizes the barangay as the basic political and
primary implementing unit for local policies and programs, as well as the venue for
expressing community perspectives and resolving disputes, These vital roles require
dedication and sufficient resources.

Despite these significant responsibilities, many barangay personnel face limited
resources, inadequate or irregular compensation, and minimal benefits or training.
Inflation and poverty worsen these issues, affecting their well-being and service.

Nevertheless, barangay workers continue their duties with resilience, optimism, and
commitment to their communities.

‘This bill seeks to provide barangay personnel with an honoraria increase, standardized
employment benefits, and better access to career development opportunities, all aligned
with the significant responsibilities they undertake. By doing so, it ensures that barangay
workers receive the recognition, security, and support needed to serve their communities
more effectively.

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Specifically, the bill proposes to: 1. Increase honoraria, and such other emoluments as,
may be required by law, and a standardized benefits, including GSIS/SSS coverage,
PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, retirement options; 2. Access to capacity-building programs,
scholarships, and training for personal and professional development; and 3. Hazard and
emergency allowances, particularly for barangay personnel serving in high-risk or remote
areas;

Fair, dignified compensation for barangay personnel is an investment in effective service.
Well-supported barangay workers can serve their communities better. This ensures

progress for all

IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

‘TRINA REIKO CHUA- TAL


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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 4087

Introduced by Representative KATRINA REIKO CHUA - TAT
Is District, Zamboanga City

AN ACT

STRENGTHENING THE BARANGAY AS THE BASIC LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
BY PROVIDING BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS,
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, BARANGAY HEALTH
WORKERS AND BARANGAY DAY CARE AN INCREASED HONORARIA, SOCIAL
SECURITY, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS,
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7610,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 “Barangay Officials and Workers
Act”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the state to
ensure the economic security, rights, and welfare of barangay officials and workers who serve
at the frontline of public service. Strengthening them will increase their ability to deliver
effective services at the grassroots level.

The State is mandated to provide increased honoraria, retirement benefits, and other
entitlements that reflect their vital role in community nation-building.

SECTION 3. Section 393 of RA No. 7610 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials AND BARANGAY WORKERS. -
(a) Barangay Officials, including ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, DAY
CARE WORKER, BARANGAY HEALTH WORKER, ACCOUNTING
CLERK, CLERK, UTILITY WORKER, Barangay tanods, and members of

the /upong tagapamayapa, shall receive honoraria, allowances, and such
other emolument as may be authorized by law or barangay, municipal or city

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ordinance in accordance with the provision of this Code, but in no case shall
it be less than One EIGHT thousand pesos (24,000.00) (P8,000.00) per
month for the punong barangay, and-Six FIVE hundred THOUSAND pesos
2690-96} (P5,000.00) per month for the sangguniang barangay members,
barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary, THREE THOUSAND
PESOS (P3,000.00) FOR BARANGAY WORKERS:-Provided, however,
‘That the annual appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the
budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book I of this Code;

(b) The punong barangay, the sangegunian barangay members, the barangay
treasurer, the barangay secretary, and all barangay workers shall also:

1. Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least One TWO thousand
pesos (P1,000.00-each) (2,000.00), 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 this
Purpose;

2. Xxx

(c) Xxx
(d) Xxx

(e@)BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT GRATUITY
BENEFIT. THE PUNONG BARANGAY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A
RETIREMENT PAY IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND
PESOS (PHP 50,000.00); A SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY MEMBER IN
THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 30,000.00);
BARANGAY WORKERS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY THOUSAND
PESOS (PHP 20,000.00): PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT A RETIREE
IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE WITH A MINIMUM OF
NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THE
RETIREMENT;

SECTION 4. Creation of Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund. - The Barangay
Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) is hereby created which shall be used to fund the
government's share in the retirement gratuity of all barangay officials and workers, as
mentioned in this Act. The amount equivalent to one percent (1%) of the share of the national
government under Section 284 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, shall be
carmarked, set-aside, and sued for this purpose.

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

SECTION 5. Membership in the Government Insurance System. - The Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS) shall establish a social insurance program to provide life
insurance and social protection to barangay officials and workers in accordance with the
pertinent laws and regulations.

SECTION 6. Enrolment in the National Health Insurance Program of the Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). - The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
(PhilHealth) shall enrol non-member barangay officials, workers, and its volunteer workers into
the National Health Insurance Program in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

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SECTION 10. Membership in the Home Development Mutual Fund Program(Pag-
IBIG Fund). - The Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) shall enroll non-
member barangay officials, workers, and volunteers into the applicable Pag-IBIG Fund
Membership Program, in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations

SECTION 11. Education, Training, and Technical Skills Development Programs. -
The Local Government Unit (LGU), the Local Government Academy (LGA), and the Civil
Service Commission (CSC) shall collaborate to develop a competency-based education and
skills curriculum for all barangay workers including, but not limited to, the following:

1.Combat skills, rescue and response enhancement training, and tactical field
operation with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection
(BFP), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Department
of Health (DOH);

2. Annual education program for clerks, administrators, health workers and day care
workers with the DOH and the Department of Education (DepEd); and

3. Training certificate under the programs of the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA).

SECTION 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - DILG and the Department of
Budget and Management (DBM), in accordance with the GSIS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund, in
consultation with the Liga ng mga Barangay ng Pilipinas (LnB), shall promulgate the necessary
implementing rules and regulations with respect to the implementation of the provision of
social security benefits of this Act within ninety (90) days after its effectivity.

SECTION 13. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts or portions not affected thereby shall remain in
full force and effect.

SECTION 14. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
rules, and regulations which may be inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act, are

hereby deemed repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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