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Senate Bill No. 2058 
Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to recogmze and acknowledge the sacrifices of 
our Barangay Tanods. 
The Barangay Tanods are always in the front lines whenever 
there is a disturbance in the locality of their jurisdiction. Whenever 
trouble erupts, they usually are the first ones to be called than the 
policemen. Often times, they assist our policemen in the enforcement 
of the laws. 
We cannot likewise deny that they have been one of the reasons 
why we could soundly sleep at night knowing fully well that despite 
their lack of proper arms and defenses, they bravely face the hazards 
and still faithfully perform the tasks they were sworn to discharge. 
Yet, the existing laws have not fully recognized their sacrifices 
and worth to our communities. They face the hazards yet receive less 
than the other barangay officials. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
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JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 


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SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. 
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2058 
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Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE WELFARE OF BARANGAY TANODS, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF 
. CODE OF 1991 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in the Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Barangay Tanod 
Welfare Act" . 
SECTION 2. Paragraph (b), Section 393 of Republic Act No. 
7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 is 
hereby amended and read as follows: 
"SECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. 
a)x 
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b) The punong barangay, the Sangguniang Barangay members, 
[and] the' barangay . secretary, AND THE BARAN GAY TANODS, 
PROVIDED THAT, IN CASE OF BARAN GAY TAN ODS, THE NUMBER 
OF BENEFICIARIES SHALL NOT EXCEED TWENTY (20) shall also: 
(1) Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least TWO THOUSAND 
FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 2,500.00) 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 that, as to the 
Barangay Tanods, the funds shall initially come from the 
General Appropriations Act for the first five years from the 
approval of this Act; 
(2) Be entitled during their incumbency, to insure coverage 
which shall include, but shall not limited to temporary and 


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permanent disability, double indemnity, accident insurance, 
death and burial benefits, in accordance with Republic Act 
Numbered Sixty' Nine Four Hundred Forty-Two (RA 6942), 
entitled "An Act Increasing Insurance Benefits of Local 
Government Officials and Providing Funds Therefor"; 
(3) Be entitled to free medical care including subsistence, 
medicines and medical attendance 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 
concerned may submit himself for immediate medical 
attendance to the nearest private clinic, hospital or 
institution and the expenses not exceeding Five Thousand 
Pesos (P 5,000.00) that may be incurred therein shall be 
chargeable against the funds of the barangay concerned, 
provided that, in case of Barangay Tanods, the funds shall 
initially come from the General Appropriations Act for the 
first five years from the approval of this Act. 
(4) Be exempted during' their incumbency from paying tuition 
and matriculation expenses for their legitimate dependent 
children attending State Universities and Colleges. He may 
likewise avail if such educational benefits in the State 
University or College located within the province or city to 
which that barangay tanod belongs; and 
(5) Be entitled to appropriate civil service on the basis of 
number of years of service to the barangay, pursuant to the 
rules 
and 
regulations 
issued 
by 
the 
Civil 
Service 
Commission . 
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SECTION 3. Effectivity. 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. 
Adopted,