Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 3860

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Basic social and government services depend largely on the role of barangay officials who
are at the forefront of public service and their time, energy, and resources are channelled to
resolve the everyday concerns of barangay folks. Said officials dedicate their life’s work to
ensure that all those who walk into their offices to bring before them their domestic and
social issues are well attended to. They are the bridges that gap household and
neighborhood misunderstandings. They make possible the amicable settlement of
community members having disputes with one another. They cheer up and bring comfort to
those afflicted by misfortunes.

The bill is underpinned by the fact that there are opportunity costs when barangay officials
perform their duties and responsibilities that go beyond the call of their duties in order to
bring to their constituents the highest form of service that they call for.

An increase on the allowance of barangay officials would just be 4 small gesture on the
of the government to recognize their essential role as ageyts of government to eff
national development.

The immediate passage of this bill is most fervently prayed fo}

CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, _ 3860

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING AN INCREASE ON THE ALLOWANCE OF ALL BARANGAY LUPON,
BSDO, AND BARANGAY STAFF WHO HAVE SERVED FOR ONE (1) TERM,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be provided an increase on allowance of all barangay lupon,
BSDO, and barangay staff who have served for one (1) term.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
under the current General Appropriations Act, Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of the local
government unit concerned.

SEC, 3. The rate of the increase as to be equitable shall be determined by the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

SEC. 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any
benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other issuances
especially favourable to barangay lupon, BSDO, and barangay staff.

SEC. 5. Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation which comes earlier.

Approved,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House BiLLNo,_ 3861

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Senior citizens have immensely contributed to nation building and dedicated their lives' work
to the betterment of the community. For the longest time, they have been paying their taxes
but have not recouped in material terms what is due them. Fact is, they continue to give
without reproach and still work hard to improve their lot and that of their loved ones.

Unfortunately, existing laws have not amply addressed the various needs of senior citizens.
‘Owing to their physical constitution, growing frail and sickly on account of their old age, their
health requirements become more extensive and expensive.

It is for this reason that free Philhealth coverage is being sought on behalf of the indigent
senior citizens. This free health coverage should be a gesture of the government to
acknowledge their hard work across time and help them ease their burden of having to lay at
the mercy of their ailments.

The grant of free Philhealth coverage on indigent senior citizens would be
refund on the labor, toil, and faithfulness to the government by dutifu
during their heyday.

led as a

Hence, under this bill, every indigent elderly, 60 years old and abéve should be granted free
Philhealth coverage.

‘The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo.__ 3861

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FREE PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TO INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZENS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Philhealth Coverage for Indigent Senior
Citizens Act of 2014”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every indigent senior citizen is hereby granted free Philhealth
coverage.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to
effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Alll issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,