Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
1st   Regular Session 
     HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
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Introduced by Rep. Elisa Olga T. Kho and Rep. Antonio T.  Kho 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill aims to establish a Barangay Retirement Fund (BRF) to provide much-deserved 
retirement pay for Barangay officials and volunteer workers like Barangay Tanods, Day Care 
Workers, and members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa. 
Barangay workers are the backbone of local governance, delivering essential social 
services and maintaining peace and order at the community level. Despite their crucial role and 
dedication, they often receive minimal compensation due to limited government resources. 
Many of these dedicated individuals have committed years of their lives to serving their 
communities without adequate recognition for their tireless efforts. This bill seeks to 
acknowledge and reward their invaluable service, ensuring they receive the retirement benefits 
they deserve. 
The approval of this measure is a crucial step in honoring those who have selflessly 
dedicated themselves to their respective barangays. 
Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
REP. ELISA T. KHO, M.D.,FPCCP
REP. ANTONIO  T.  KHO  
July 21, 2025
12:15 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
1st   Regular Session 
       HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Rep. Elisa  T. Kho and Rep. Antonio T.  Kho 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS, 
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA AND BARANGAY DAY CARE 
WORKERS, A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT PAY EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR 
HONORARIUM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC 
ACT NUMBER 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 393 of Republic Act Number (RA) 7160, as amended, otherwise 
known as the "Local Government Code of 1991", is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. 
"(a) Barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, 
shall receive honoraria, allowances, and such other emoluments as may be authorized by law or 
barangay, municipal or city ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this Code, but in no 
case shall it be less than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) per month for the punong barangay and 
Six hundred pesos (P600.00) per month for the Sangguniang Barangay members, barangay 
treasurer, and barangay secretary: Provided, however, That the annual appropriations for 
personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book 
II of this Code; 
"(b) [NO CHANGE TO SUBSECTION (B) OF ORIGINAL LAW] 
"(c) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT PAY EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) 
YEAR HONORARIUM, BUT IN NO CASE SHALL EXCEED ONE HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) TO BE TAKEN FROM THE BARANGAY 
RETIREMENT FUND: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT A RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY 
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(60) YEARS OF AGE WITH A MINIMUM OF NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE 
TIME OF RETIREMENT. 
"AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE TERM 'RETIREE' SHALL INCLUDE ALL 
BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS, MEMBERS OF THE 
LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND BARANGAY DAY CARE WORKERS. 
"(d) [(3)] x x x 
 "(e) [(4)] x x x  
"(f) [(5)] x x x" 
SECTION 2. Barangay Retirement Fund. There is hereby created a Barangay Retirement 
Fund (BRF) which shall be used to finance the retirement benefits of Barangay officials 
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 
used for this purpose. 
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall administer and ensure the 
appropriate disbursement of the BRF. 
SECTION 3. Renumbering of Sections. The consequent sections of Republic Act No. 7160, as 
amended, particularly those following the amended Section 393, are hereby renumbered 
accordingly. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of Budget and 
Management (DBM), in coordination with the DILG, shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulations to implement this Act within sixty (60) days from its effectivity. 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at 
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,