THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The barangay, serving as the primary planning and implementing unit of government 
policies, plans, programs, projects and activities, has found an effective and 
indispensable instrument in the pursuance of certain aspects of these goals, in the 
barangay tanod. Thus, the barangay tanod has become a pillar in the barangay 
government especially in the lowly communities, and the barangay tanod members 
have been the visible community officials that provide direct and round-the-clock 
services in the barangays. 
The State recognizes the integral role of barangay tanod in community governance as 
evidenced by specific provisions in the Local Government Code providing limited 
benefits and privileges for its members. However, such benefits are still not 
commensurate with the services and the commitment being provided by the barangay 
tanod members. Civilian volunteers who risk even their lives and limbs in the 
performance of their mandated tasks deserve to be given the necessary recognition 
and support, in the form of benefits and privileges, by the State. 
This bill seeks to provide what is due to the barangay tanod member. It also attempts 
to uplift the morale of said officials with the end in view that doing so, this shall act as 
a step in realizing the vision of effectivity and efficiency in governance at the barangay 
level, 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT UPGRADING THE BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES OF BARANGAY TANOD 
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RENDERED AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF SERVICE IN THE 
BARANGAY GOVERNMENT 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. The State recognizes the Barangay Tanod, duly created under the 
provision of the Local Government Code, as an indispensable instrument in barangay 
government, particularly in the latter's role in tile maintenance and protection of 
peace, and security and the promotion of public safety within the barangay. 
SEC. 2. As used herein, a Barangay Tanod means a brigade or body composed of 
civilian volunteers, duly created at the barangay level, to assist the barangay officials 
in the effective exercise of law enforcement for the maintenance of peace and order and 
the promotion of public safety. 
Barangay Tanod members refer to civilian volunteers, duly appointed by 
the sangguniang barangay, irrespective of the number thereof, who compose the 
Barangay Tanod. 
SEC. 3. Without in any way diminishing the benefits and privileges already granted by 
the Local Government Code and other related laws, a member of the Barangay Tanod 
who has rendered continuous service as such for at least one (1) year in a barangay 
shall, during his incumbency, be entitled to the following: 
(a) Christmas Bonus of at least one-half of what the punong barangay shall 
receive, as mandated by law or ordinance: 
(b) An insurance coverage equal to three-fourths of that received by the punong 
barangay, in accordance with Republic Act Numbered Sixty-nine forty-two (RA 6942) 
entitle "An Act Increasing the Insurance Benefits of Local Government Officials and 
Providing Funds Therefor" or in the amount provided for under Section 393(d) of the 
Local Government Code whichever is higher; 
(c) Free legal services from government lawyers for criminal and civil cases filed 
again him, arising from acts committed in the performance of his duties; Provided 
that, such legal services shall continue even after the term of service of the barangay 
tanod member as long as the subject of the cases filed against him arises from acts 
committed in the performance of his duties; 
(d) Fifty percent (50%) discount in tuition and matriculation fees for his 
legitimate dependent children attending state colleges and universities. He may 
likewise avail of such education benefits in a state college or university located within 
the province or city'to which the barangay belongs. 
Provided, that his children can continue to avail of this educational benefit even 
if he no longer serves as an incumbent barangay tanod as long as he has already 
rendered service as such to the barangay for at least two (2) years and he was not 
removed for cause as provided in Section 5 hereof, and 
(e) Preference in the availment of and/or membership in barangay livelihood 
and development projects, whether initiated by the National Government or the local 
government units. 


SEC. 4. A Barangay Tanod member who is yet to render service as such to the 
barangay for a period of one (1) year shall receive the benefits and privileges as 
mandated by the Local Government Code. 
SEC. 5. A Barangay Tanod member, once appointed, shall not be removed as such nor 
his services terminated, except for causes enumerated by the barangay resolution 
creating the Barangay Tanod, which shall take into consideration integrity, 
responsibility and accountability in barangay service by a barangay tanod shall rest 
upon the decision of the members of the sangguniang barangay 
SEC. 6. Such sums, as maybe necessary for the implementation of the provision of 
this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any funds in the National 
Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter the amount needed shall be included 
in the annual General Appropriations Act for the Department of Interior and Local 
Government. 
SEC. 7. All general and special laws, acts, city charters, executive orders, 
proclamations and administrative regulations, or part or parts thereof which are 
inconsistent with any provisions of this 7 Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 8. The Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue therules and 
regulations to implement this Act. 
SEC. 9. 
This Act 
shall take effect upon. approval. 
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Approved.