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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE HONORARIUM AND CHRISTMAS BONUS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS, AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON
NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND GRANTING A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00), AND OTHER
NON-MONETARY BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The basic territorial and political subdivision of the Republic of the Philippines is what we
call the Barangay. It is granted under the law the power to promulgate its own rules to govern its
inhabitants, implement applicable laws to maintain public order, safety and peace among its
territory and provide basic services for benefit of the welfare of its residents.

The significant role of the Barangay as the basic government institution represented by its
officers is crucial in the development of socio-economic and political administration of the national
government of the Republic of the Philippines. It serves as a working horse to address the concerns
of localized districts at their grassroots level.

With the aforementioned premises, this bill seeks to reasonably increase the benefits,
emoluments, allowances and honoraria to compensate the efforts and motivate our beloved
barangay officials in the administration of their respective territorial jurisdiction.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of the bill is earnestly sought.

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO~
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1918
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE HONORARIUM AND CHRISTMAS BONUS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS, AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON
BG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND GRANTING A LUMP SUM GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00), AND OTHER
NON-MONETARY BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL.
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

SEC. 1. Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code of 1991 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. — (a) Barangay officials, including
barangay tanods and members of the lupongtagapayamapa, 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] SIX
thousand pesos (P[1] 6,000.00) per month for the punong barangay and (Six hundred] THREE
THOUSAND. AND FIVE HUNDRED pesos (P[600} 3,500.00) per month for the.sangguniang
barangay members, [and] barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary AND TWO THOUSAND.
AND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P2,500.00) FOR BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF
THE, LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA: Provided, however, that the annual appropriations for
personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book IL
of this Code

(b) The punong barangay, the sangguniang members, the barangay treasurer, and the
barangay secretary shall also:

(1) Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least [One] THREE thousand pesos (P{1] 3,000.00)
each, the funds for which shall be taken from the general fund of the barangay or from
such’ other funds appropriated by the national government for the purpose {:]
PROVIDED, HOWEVER THAT BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE
LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA SHALL ALSO ENJOY THIS BENEFIT.

(2) Be entitled, during their incumbency, ‘to insurance coverage which shall include, but
shall not be limited to temporary and permanent disability, double indemnity, accident
insurance, death and burial benefits, in accordance with Republic Act No, 6942 entitle
“An, Act Increasing the Insurance Benefits of Local Government Officials and
Providing Funds Therefor.”


(3) Be entitled, to free medical care, including subsistence, medicines, and medical
assistance in any government hospital or institution: Provided, that such hospital care
shall include surgery or surgical expenses, medicines, X-rays, laboratory fees, and other
hospital expenses;

In case of extreme urgency where there is no available government hospital or institution,
the barangay official concerned may submit himself for immediate attendance to the nearest
private clinic, hospital or institution and the expenses not exceeding Five thousand pesos
(P5,000.00) that may be incurred therein shall be chargeable against the funds of the barangay
concemed;

(4) Be exempted, during their incumbency, from paying tuition and matriculation fees for
their legitimate dependent children attending state college or universities. He may
likewise avail of such educational benefits in a state college or university located within
the province or city to which the barangay belongs: [and]

(5) Be entitled to appropriate civil service eligibility on the basis of the number of years of
service to the barangay, pursuant to the rules and regulations issued by the Civil Service
Commission [.];

(6) BE ENTITLED TO LUMP SUM RETIREMENT GRATUITY PAY EQUIVALENT
TO ONE (1) HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) TO BE TAKEN FROM.
THE BARANGAY RETIREMENT GRATUITY FUND: PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
THAT A RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE WITH A
MINIMUM OF NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THE
RETIREMENT;

AS USED IN THIS SUB-SECTION, THE TERM “RETIREE” SHALL INCLUDE
ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA;

(7)BE ENTITLED TO TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT IN
TRANSPORTATION FARE, AND HOTEL ACCOMODATION CHARGE.

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(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, FREE
TUITION AND MATRICULATION FEES FOR THEIR LEGITIMATE DEPENDENT
CHILDREN ATTENDING STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, or other benefits
during their incumbency, chargeable to the barangay or the city or municipal government
to which the barangay belongs.

SEC. 2. Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) Created. ~ There is hereby created
a Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) which shall be used to fund the retirement gratuity
of barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa, as
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 Fund.

SEC. 3. Coverage. ~ The benefits granted under this Act shall cover all barangay officials,
barangay tanods and members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa, including those in the Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM);


SEC. 4, Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in
coordination with the DILG and Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), shall
issue the necessary rules and regulation to implement this Act.

: SEC. 5. Repealing Clause—All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, répealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. ffectivity. ~ This Act shéil take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,