Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17°) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 4568

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The barangay is the most basie political unit in society, with the barangay officials
as the first persons in authority that community members go to for any matter that needs
immediate action, They know the ins and outs of their respective barangays and are in the
best position to respond and provide immediate assistance to their constituents.

Under Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, all barangay
officials and members of the Sangguniang Barangay are entitled to appropriate civil
Service eligibility based on the number of years of service to their, baranga An
pursuant to Civil Service rules and regulations, Punong Barangays and members of the
Sangguniang Barangays who have rendered and completed one (1) term of service in one
(1) barangay are entitled to civil service eligibility equivalent to Career Service sub-
professional.

However, in recognition of their dedication and hard work, this bill jseeks to
amend Section 393 (b[5]), Chapter 4, of R.A. 7160, and confer on Punong, Barangay and
the members of the Sangguniang Barangay an cligibility equivalent to Caregr Service
Professional -- provided that they have served and completed an aggregate period
equivalent to three (3) consecutive electoral terms of office. that such barangay official
must hold a bachelor’s degree, and that the el granted shall be considered

appropriate for second and first level positions in the career service.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17")
First Regular Se

House Bill No. 4568

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 393(b[5]), CHAPTER 4, TITLE ONE,
BOOK III OF REPUBLIC ACT 7160

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

Section 1. Section 393, paragraph (b), sub-paragraph (5), Chapter 4, Title
1, Book II] of Republic Act 7160, or the Local Government Code of the
Philippines, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“(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: Provided that
the Punong Barangay and the members of the
Sangguniang Barangay shall be conferred an
eligibility equivalent to Career Service Professional
Eligibility: Provided further, that they have served for
and completed an aggregate period equivalent to
three (3) consecutive electoral terms of office and that
such Punong Barangay or members of the
Sangguniang Barangay must be holders of a
bachelor’s degree: Provided, finally, that the cligibility
granted under this section shall be considered

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appropriate for second and first level pos
career service respectively, except those which require
special qualifications in skills or trade test and/or
requiring board examinations and other special
ibilities provided under special laws.”

“Punong Barangays and members of the
Sangguniang Barangays who have rendered and
completed at least one (1) term of service are entitled
to, and shall likewise be conferred, civil service
eligibility equivalent to Career Service Sub-
professional.”

Section 2. /mplementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Civil Ser
Commission (CSC), in consultation with the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG), shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
implement this Act within ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this Act.

Section 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules
and regulations, issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

See — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following,
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,