Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2177

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the intention of this measure to commensurately reward the services of barangay
officials especially the barangay tanods as they discharge their duties and responsibilities as
“frontliners” in their respective communities. To this end, they shall be given additional
financial assistance and similar other benefits

Truth to tell, barangay tanods do not receive any compensation for the services they extend
with dedication and zeal to the people of the barangay except mere insurance benefits

Similarly, barangay officials receive only a meager allowance of P1,000 as provided for
under R.A. 7160 to support their needs

Altruistically, these barangay officials and barangay tanods perform their tasks whether or
not they get allowances. Therefore, it is only fitting and proper that they — barangay officials
and barangy tanods — be given additional benefits and incentives.

Approval of this measure is thus most urgently sought



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 217

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE ALLOWANCES OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS, GRANTING
HONORARIA AND OTHER BENEFITS TO BARANGAY TANODS AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE OF 1991
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 393 of the Republic Act numbered Seventy-One Hundred Sixty
is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials — (a) Barangay officials, including barangay
tanods and members of 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)] THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS {P3,500} per
month for the punong barangay and [Six hundred pesos (P600)} TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (P2,500) per month for the sangguniang barangay members, barangay
treasurer, [and] barangay secretary, AND BARANGAY TANODS: Provided, however, that
the annual appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations
prescribed under Title Five, Book I! of this Code.”

“(b). The Punong Barangay, the sangguniang barangay members, the barangay
treasurer, [and] the barangay secretary, AND THE BARANGAY TANODS shall also:
“XXX,

{(d). All duly appointed members of the barangay tanod brigades, or their equivalent,
which shall number not more than twenty (2) in each barangay, shall be granted insurance
or other benefits during their incumbency, chargeable to the barangay or city or municipal
government to which the barangay belongs.]"

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for the continuous implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual
budget of the city or municipality concerned

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

7
HOUSE BILL NO. 2176

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Basic social and government services depend largely on the role of barangay officials who
are at the forefront of public service and their time, energy, and resources are channelled to
resolve the everyday concerns of barangay folks. Said officials dedicate their life's work to
ensure that all those who walk into their offices to bring before them their domestic and
social issues are well attended to. They are the bridges that gap household and
neighborhood misunderstandings. They make possible the amicable settlement of
community members having disputes with one another. They cheer up and bring comfort to
those afflicted by misfortunes.

The bill is underpinned by the fact that there are opportunity costs when barangay officials
perform their duties and responsibilities that go beyond the call of their duties in order to
bring to their constituents the highest form of service that they call for. |

‘An increase on the allowance of barangay officials would just be a small gesture on the part
of the government to recognize their essential role as agents of government to effect
national development.

The immediate passage of this bill is most fervently prayed fo



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2178

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING AN INCREASE ON THE ALLOWANCE OF ALL BARANGAY LUPON,
BSDO, AND BARANGAY STAFF WHO HAVE SERVED FOR ONE (1) TERM,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be provided an increase on allowance of all barangay lupon,
BSDO, and barangay staff who have served for one (1) term.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of the local
government unit concerned

SEC. 3. The rate of the increase as to be equitable shall be determined by the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

SEC. 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any
benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other issuances
especially favourable to barangay lupon, BSDO, and barangay staff.

SEC. 5. Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation which comes earlier.

Approved,