Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5058

AN ACT PROVIDING ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING
BARANGAY TANODS, MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA,
BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS, AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS
A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT PAY EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR
HONORARIUM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 7160,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act 7160, as amended, by
increasing the honoraria, allowances, and such other emoluments of
barangay officials, including barangay tanods, members of the lupon ng
tagapamayapa, barangay health workers, and child development workers
nationwide.

The pivotal role of barangay officials, barangay tanods, lupon ng
tagapamayapa, barangay health workers, and child development workers
in barangay and national development cannot be countenanced. For many
years, their indispensable role in the implementation of laws and
government programs has immensely contributed to the economic well-
being of their constituents in their respective jurisdictions, and the
country in general. Since its enactment in 1991, or 28 years after its
passage, no corresponding amendment on the benefits of barangay
officials under Section 393 thereof has yet been made thus leaving said
provision overtaken by time. They face and solve the problems of their
constituents without due regard to the possibility of reaping the benefits
of a lump sum payment after retirement. Taking into consideration the


years spent in rendering public service to the barangay and the sacrifice
for long hours of work, there is a need to provide a lump sum retirement
pay to our barangay officials, barangay tanods, lupon ng tagapamayapa,
barangay health workers, and child development workers.

The passage of this bill is consistent with declaration of the State
affirming the rights of workers including those working in the barangays.

Hence, this request for the immediate passage of this bill.
<<" TYRONE D. AGABAS

Representative
6% District, Pangasinan


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5058

AN ACT PROVIDING ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING
BARANGAY TANODS, MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG
TAGAPAMAYAPA, BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS, AND CHILD
DEVELOPMENT WORKERS A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
“THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”.

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

SECTION 1. Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160, as
amended otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of

1991”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. - (a) Barangay
officials, including Barangay tanods and members of the
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 (P1,000.00) per month for the

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punong Barangay and Six Hundred pesos (P600.00) per
month for the sangguniang Barangay members, Barangay
treasurer, and Barangay secretary; 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.

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“(3) | BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM,
BUT IN NO CASE SHALL EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) TO BE TAKEN
FORM THE BARANGAY RETIREMENT FUND;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER , THAT A RETIRE IS AT
LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE WITH A
MINIMUM OF NINE (9) YEARS IN SERVICE AT THE
TIME OF THE RETIREMENT.

“AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE TERM
RETIREE’ SHALL INCLUDE ALL BARANGAY
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS,
MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA,
BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS AND BARANGAY
DAY CARE WORKERS.

“[(8)]_ (4) xxx

“[(4)] (5) 22x

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SEC. 2. Barangay Retirement fund Created. - There is hereby
created a Barangay Retirement Fund (BRF) which shall be
used to fund the retirement of Barangay officials mentioned in
this Act. The amount equivalent to one percent (1%) of the
share of the national government under Section 284 of Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended shall be used for this
purpose.
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

shall administer and ensure the appropriate disbursement of
the fund.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations - The Department of Budget
and Management, in coordination with the DILG, shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders,
issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are
hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen
(15) days after its publication in any of general circulation.

Approved,

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