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S.B.NO.1720

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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay

AN ACT AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 7160,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, TO
FURTHER EXPAND THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS TO.
INCLUDE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

According to Republic Act No. 7883 (“R.A. 7883") otherwise known as Barangay
Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995, Barangay Health Workers
refers to a person who has undergone training programs under any accredited
government and non-government organization and who voluntarily renders primarily
health care services in the community after having been accredited to function as such
by the local health board in accordance with the guidelines promulgated by the
Department of Health (DOH).

R.A. 7883 also states that all accredited and active barangay health workers who
regularly perform their duties are entitled to hazard allowance, subsistence allowance,
civil service eligibility, free legal services and preferential access to loan.

They are considered as guardians of the nation’s health because they assist physicians,
dentists, nutritionists, public health nurses and midwives in localities with people that
do not normally have proper medical attention.

The course of the duties and responsibilities of barangay health workers, they are
undoubtedly exposed to different threats to their well-being particularly their health,
which in turn may cause illness that would eventually lead to hospitalization,

Bearing in mind the high cost of hospitalization, we must grant additional benefits and
incentives for barangay health workers who valiantly volunteer and expose
themselves to perils for measly allowances.

Considering their significant contributions, it is only appropriate to expand the
benefits and incentives granted to Barangay Health Workers to ease them of their
economic burden caused by a meager allowance. The expansion of benefits and
incentives provided under this bill thus, seeks to help improve the plight of Barangay
Health Workers.



In view of the foregoing, the swift passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
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MARIA LOURDES NANCY S. BINAY
‘Senator



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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Second Regular Session )

sp no. 1720

18 FEB 28 P6 50

tier of the Secretary

RECEN ET — —
Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay

AN ACT AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 7160,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, TO
FURTHER EXPAND THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS TO

INCLUDE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Barangay Health

Workers Act of 2018”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
adopt measures to ensure the welfare of Barangay Health Workers. Towards this end,
the State shall expand the benefits and incentives of Barangay Officials to include

Barangay Health Workers.

SECTION 3. Section 393, paragraphs (a) and (b) of the Local Government Code of

the Philippines, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

Section 393, paragraphs (a) and (b) of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise
known as the Local Government Code of 1991 as amended, shall be further
amended to read as follows:

“Section 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials — (a) Barangay officials,
including barangay tanods and members of the Iupong 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) per month for the punong barangay and Six
Hundred (P600.00) per month for the sangguniang barangay members,
barangay treasurer, [and] barangay secretary AND BARANGAY HEALTH
WORKERS:
Provided, however that the annual appropriations for personal services shall be
subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book II of this
Code; PROVIDED FURTHERMORE, THAT THE BENEFITS PROVIDED
BY THIS CODE SHALL BE WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE
APPLICATION OF AND ENTITLEMENT TO OTHER INCENTIVES AND
BENEFITS FOR BARANGAY OFFICIALS AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY



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LAW SUCH AS REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6942 AND REPUBLIC ACT NO.
7883, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS
BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT.

“(b) The punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay members, the barangay
treasurer, [and] the barangay secretary AND THE BARANGAY HEALTH
WORKER shall also:

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SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Interior and
Local Government, in coordination with the Civil Service Commission, shall within
ninety (90) days from the enactment of this Act, promulgate the rules and regulations
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations
and administrative regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect immediately after its
Publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,