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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The smallest political unit of government is the barangay. The primary 
task of this institution is delivery of basic services to its constituents. It is the 
national government’s first line of defense and in times of calamities, 
emergencies and other similar situations, it is first to respond. 
The barangay as a political unit of government has multiple functions. The 
local government code empowers it to exercise executive, legislative and quasi- 
judicial functions. 
As an executive functions, it is mandated to enforce the laws of the land 
as well as enforce its own local ordinances. 
It also serves as the local 
representative of the police in its appropriate area of jurisdiction. In most cases, 
crimes are usually prevented by vigilant “barangay tanod”. These tanods fulfill 
their obligations with the barest of allowances. Not only that, they constantly 
expose themselves to the hazards of the job. 
As a legislative function, the barangay is empowered to draft ordinances 
for the betterment of their own community with meager resources. 
To give due importance to the role of barangay officials and to correct the ‘ 
apparent unjust situation this bill is being proposed. 
Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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SERGIO OSMENA Ill 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osrneiia 111 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR DEATH, INJURY, RETIREMENT AND LEAVE BENEFITS OF 
BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the Barangay 
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as the basic political unit of the government which serves as the primary 
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implementing unit of government policies, plans, projects and activities within the 
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community. It is an indispensable instrument in the maintenance of peace and 
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order as well as the security and the protection of public safety within the 
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barangay. 
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SEC. 2. Retirement Benefits. - Barangay officials including the barangay 
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tanods, in recognition for the vital public services which they render to the 
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community, who have rendered continuous service for at least six (6) years, shall 
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be entitled to retirement benefits and privileges for each year of service, as 
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follows: 
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(a) 
One thousand pesos (PI ,000.00) for an elected Barangay Captain; 
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(b) 
Six hundred pesos (P600.00) for every elected Barangay 
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Councilman, the Barangay Treasurer, and the Barangay Secretary; and 
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Five hundred pesos (P500.00) for every member of the Barangay 
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Tanod. 
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The said Barangay officials shall also be entitled to a commutable fifteen (15) 
days vacation leave, and fifteen (15) days sick leave, for every year of service 
SEC. 3. Death and lnjury Benefits. - The death of said Barangay officials 
arising out of or in the course of employment, irrespective of years of service, 
shall entitle them to a compensation of at least three (3) years' salary payable to 
the legal spouse or next of kin. 
Injury which involves total or partial use of limbs, body functions) sight or hearing 
shall entitle them to compensation ranging from three (3) months to tow (2) years 
salary, depending on the nature and extent of the injury sustained. 
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SEC. 4. Additional Benefits. - The above benefits shall be in addition to 
and shall in no way diminish other benefits and privileges already granted by the 
Local Government Code and other related laws. 
SEC. 5. Funding. - Such sums as may be initially necessary for the 
implementation of the provisions of this Act shall be chargeable against the funds 
of the barangay concerned, subject however, to reimbursement by the 
Department of the Interior and Local Government. Thereafter, the amount 
needed shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act, for the 
Department of the Interior and Local Government. 
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All general and special laws, acts, city 
charters, executive orders, proclamations and/or administrative regulations, or 
parts thereof which are inconsistent with any provision of this Act, are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 7. implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of the 
Interior and Local Government shall issue the rules and regulations to implement 
the provis'ions of this Act. 
SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon approval. 
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Approved, 
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