Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1
HOUSE BILL NO. i444

Introduced by Honorable CARMELO F. LAZATIN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay governance is the building block of nation building since it is necessary to
practice management on barangay affairs to come up with resolutions on our current state of
affairs. Indeed, the success of the government wouldn't be possible without the vital role played
by the barangay. Although situated in the lowest ladder of the government, they bear a crucial
responsibility in making these programs accessible to the constituents with their hands-on
delivery of services despite harsh conditions in the field.

The bill is primarily envisions to uplift the living conditions of these officials and
employees since their meager income does not commensurate their hard work and
commitment in the name of public service not to mention the threat of field work that entails
their responsibilities.

In the absence of additional benefits, this proposed measure seeks to give these
workers with incentives since by securing their welfare we can be assured of quality and
continuous public service in our barangays.

To this end, approval of this bill is ardently sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1441

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

AN ACT PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR BARANGAY OFFICIALS INCLUDING
BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA AND OTHER
BARANGAY EMPLOYEES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.

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

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the “Barangay Employees
Incentives Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State to recognize the
integral role of Barangay employees such as Barangay Offiials, tanods, members of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa and other barangay employees in the implementation of the national governments
programs in the grassroots level by uplifting their standard of living and working condition through
the provision of incentives for their hardwork and dedication.

SECTION 3. Coverage- This Act shall cover all bonafide individuals elected or appointed
duly recognized as Barangay officials, tanods, members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa and other
barangay employees engaged in the management and other affairs in the barangay.

SECTION 4. Enforcement of the Act. - This Act shall enact the provision of the incentives

to the ‘afore-mentioned employees. All existing employees shall be given priority in the provision of
monthly salaries and other benefits.

SECTION 5. Incentives: All amounts received by the said officials and employees such as
salaries, wages, compensation, remuneration and other emoluments shall be exempt from income
taxation. Further, shall be provided health and retirement benefits to ensure their health safety and
other accessible privileges upon retirement.

SECTION 6. Assisting Entries ~The local government unit (LGU) and the barangay shall
cooperate with the Department of Interior and Local Goverment (DILG) and other concerned
sectors for the preparation ofthe incentive privileges.

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations- The DILG, LGU and the barangays


together with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the national organization of the said workers
shall formulate rules and regulations necessary for the enforcement of this Act.

SECTION 8. Appropriations- Funding for the salaries and other benefits shall be provided
by the local government unit concerned and the DILG.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. - if any provisions or part hereof, is invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid
and subsisting.

SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. ~ Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule of regulation contrary to or inconsistent with,
the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

SECTION 11, Effectvity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in atleast two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,