Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7247

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA" JOSE ANTO!

R. SY-ALVARADO

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 A) INIO R. SY-ALVARADO Pe
Representative .

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7247
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

‘ations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under
Title Five, Book II 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 [Onc] 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 concemed 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, repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or ina ‘Of general circulation.