NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. 288

Introduced by Representative Chi

in Tell A. Yap

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Local Government Code states that “the Barangay serves as the primary planning and
implementing unit of the government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities in the
community, as a forum wherein the collective views of people may be expressed, crystalized and

considered, and where disputes may be amicably settled.

Barangay Officials and workers are at the forefront of government service. They are expected
to serve their constituents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And yet, given their workload and role
in the society, they are undoubtedly among the most underpaid workers today.

In recognition of their duty as frontliners of government service, this bill seeks to raise their
honorarium and Christmas bonus. They will also be entitled to a lump sum gratuity pay upon their

retirement under this measure.
By granting them their long overdue benefits and privileges, we empower barangay officials
and workers to perform their mandate of delivering basic services and facilities to their respective

communities in the most efficient, responsive and sustainable matter.

In view of foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



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NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bitl'No. 268
Introduced by Representative Christian Tell A. Yap

AN ACT

INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY
TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND GRANTING A
LUMP SUM RETIREMENT 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
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS
AMENDED.

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

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

“SECTION 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) SIX THOUSAND,
PESOS (P6,000.00) per month for the punong barangay and [Six hundred pesos
(P600.00)] FOUR THOUSAND PESOS (P4,000.00) per month for the sangguniang
barangay members, [and] barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary AND THREE
THOUSAND PESOS (P3,000.00) FOR BARANGAY TANODS
OF THE LUPON AGAPAMAYAPA: Provided, however,
appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations
prescribed under Title Five, Book IT of this Code

(b) The punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay members, the barangay
treasurer, and the barangay secretary sl

from the general fund of the barangay or from such other funds appropriated by the
national government for the _purpose[|: PROVIDE, HOWEVER, AT
BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA
SHALL ALSO ENJOY THIS BENEFITS.

(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 Numbered Sixty-nine hundred forty-two (R.A. 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

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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 concerned;

(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 education benefits in a state college or
university located within the province or city to which the barangay belongs; fand]

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

(6, BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT GRATUITY 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 GRATUITY FUND: PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT A RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE
WITH AT I NINE (9) YEARS SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THE
RETIREME!

(7) AS USED IN THIS SUB-SECTION, THE TERM “RETIREE” SHALL.
INCLUDE ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS
AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON TAGAPAMAY APA;

(8) BE ENTITLED TO TWENTY PERCE!
TRANSPORTATION FARES.

T (20%) DISCOUNT IN

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SEC. 2. Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGE) Created, ~ There is hereby created a
Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGE) 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 shares 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 the 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 (DOTS), 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, repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Offical Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved