FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Barangay Tanods are significant members of our barangays. They help in the 
maintenance of cleanliness, peace and order in the community. It is quite disappointing 
that their considerable contributions in the betterment of the barangay are often 
neglected and unrewarded as evident in the lack or complete absence of benefits 
specifically allocated for them. 
In recognition of the above concern, this bill seeks to confer additional benefits to 
Barangay Tanods to augment their meager salaries, and grant them needed assistance, 
such as free legal services from government lawyers in responding to cases filed against 
them in the performance of their duties, and 50% discount on their legitimate and 
legally adopted children's matriculation fees. 
It is the intention of the bill to give the appropriate compensation due our 
Barangay Tanods as a way of our appreciation for their dedication to our barangays. 
Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly sought. 
Senator 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
1 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
AN ACT 
UPGRADING THE BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES OF BARANGAY TANOD 
BRIGADES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SEC. 393 (d) OF REPUBLIC ACT 
7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congvess 
assembled: 
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 the maintenance and protection of peace 
and security and the promotion of public safety within the barangay. 
SEC 2. Section 393 (d) of Republic Act 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"(d) All duly appointed members of the barangay tanod brigades, or their 
equivalent, which shall number not more than twenty (20) in each barangay, 
[shall be granted insurance or other benefits during their incumbency, chargeable 
to the barangay or the city or municipal government to which the barangay 
belongs.] AND WHO HAS RENDERED CONTINUOUS SERVICE FOR AT 
LEAST ONE YEAR IN THE BARANGAY SHALL, DURING HIS INCUMBENCY 
BE ENTITLED TO THE FOLLOWING: 
(I) CHRISTMAS BONUS EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST ONE HALF (1/2) OF 
WHAT THE PUNONG BARANGAY IS RECEIVING, AS MANDATED BY LAW 
OR ORDINANCE: 
(11) AN INSURANCE COVERAGE EQUIVALENT TO THREE-FOURTHS (3/4) 
WITH REPUBLIC ACT SIXTY NINE FORTY TWO (RA 6942) OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS "AN ACT INCREASING THE INSURANCE BENEFITS OF LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR": 
OF THAT RECEIVED BY THE PUNONG-BARANGAY, IN ACCORDANCE 
(111) FREE LEGAL SERVICES FROM GOVERNMENT LAWYERS FOR 
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES FILED AGAINST HIM, ARISING FROM ACTS 
COMMITTED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES; PROVIDED, THAT 
SUCH LEGAL SERVICES SHALL CONTINUE, EVEN AFTER THE TERM OF 
THE BARANGAY TANOD MEMBER, UNTIL ITS FINAL DISPOSITION; 


(IV) FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT IN TUITION AND MATRICULATION 
FEES FOR HIS LEGITIMATE AND LEGALLY ADOPTED CHILDREN, NOT 
EXCEEDING FOUR (4), ATTENDING ANY RECOGNIZED STATE COLLEGES 
AND UNIVERSITIES; 
(V) 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 3. The necessary amount for the implementation if the provisions 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 of the Department of Interior and Local Government. 
SEC 4. All laws, acts, city or municipal ordinances, executive orders, 
proclamations and administrative regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent 
herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC 5. The Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue the 
necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act. 
SEC 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the completion of its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,