Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 8856

Introduced by HON. JUMEL ANTHONY I. ESPINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Registries are often compiled at the municipal, city, regional, national, and even at
international level to be accessed for data, pooling and information purposes. They provide an
effective and efficient method for handling multiple types of data. The likewise serve as a quick
reference in identifying currently available human resources within a specific area.

This bill secks the establishment of a Barangay Skilled Workers Registry, which shall serve
as a repository of information voluntarily declared by the skilled workers within a barangay. The
registry shall contain relevant details such as names, addresses, contact information, skill and
professional certifications such as TESDA Certification, and references.

The registry shall be made readily available to provide information to the different
household and/or non-household consumers within the barangay in need of the services of skilled
workers. This will eliminate fly-by-night, unreliable and counterfeit workers which may vietimize
residents of barangays.

In our hope to maximize opportunities for both skilled workers and members of the
‘community, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

[EL ANTHONY I. ESPINO
2 District, Pangasinan


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 8856

Introduced by HON. JUMEL ANTHONY I. ESPINO

AN ACT
MANDATING ALL BARANGAYS TO CREATE A
REGISTRY OF SKILLED WORKERS 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 Skilled Workers Registry
Act”.

SECTION 2, Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act:

(a) Barangay refers to the smallest political unit into which cities and municipalities in the
Philippines are divided in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Code of the
Philippines.

(b) Skilled workers shall refer to persons who regularly perform jobs that cater to household needs
which usually involve the use of physical strength or skills such

as plumbers, carpenters, electricians and automotive mechanics. The skilled workers referred
hereto shall in no case be limited to holders of national certificates issued by the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

(©) Barangay Skilled Workers Registry refers to the database of a particular

barangay containing the names of all skilled workers residing therein who voluntarily registered
and declared their qualifications and skills.

SECTION 3. The Barangay Skilled Workers Registry — Every barangay shall create and make
public a registry that will serve as a database for all skilled workers who voluntarily register in
order to offer their services in the locality. The skilled workers must be residents of the barangay
where they seek to be registered

It shall be the responsibility of each barangay to disseminate information as to the
requirements and qualifications needed for registration.


SECTION 4. Contents of the Registry — The Barangay Skilled Workers registry shall contain the
following details:

(a) Name of the skilled worker;

(b) Address;

(©) Contact Details;

(d) Nature of the services and skills offered;

(©) Proof of qualifications (i.e. TESDA National Certificate (NC), Certificate of
‘Competency (COC), or any other certificate of training or seminars attended);

(0 Photocopy of Philippine Identification Card (Philippine National ID) pursuant to
Republic Act No. 11055. If the registration is made during the pendency of the
implementation of Republic Act No. 11055, the applicant shall submit
photocopies of two (2) government issued identification cards. This is without
prejudice to the submission of the said copy of the Philippine ID immediately
upon availability;

(g) NBI Clearance; and

(h) Any other details which the barangay deems necessary.

SECTION 5. Access to the Registry. — The barangay shall make the registry available to the
public by posting a copy at the barangay's bulletin board or at a conspicuous place within the
barangay hall. It may also be simultaneously accessed by the public online should the barangay
have its own website.

Any person may obtain or request a copy of the registry in whole or in part by submitting
a request in the form prescribed by the barangay. The barangay officer or employee having
custody over the registry shall act on the request immediately upon receipt of the same.

SECTION 6. Free Registration. — The inclusion of a skilled worker's name and corresponding
details in the registry shall be free of charge. However, the constituents who request for a copy of
the database may be charged a reasonable fee to cover the actual cost of printing or reproducing
the details subject of the request.

SECTION 7. Annual Updating of the Registry - The barangay shall update the registry of skilled
workers at the beginning of every year. This is without prejudice to the right of the skilled
workers to request the barangay to immediately include and reflect any significant change/s in any
of the information mentioned under Section 4 of this Act.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause — If any provision of this Act or any part thereof be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this
Act.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause— All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 10. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,