Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No3791

Introduced by Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative
Manuel “Manman” 0. Ko

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay officials and personnel are the frontliners of public service in
the Philippines. They are the first responders in times of crisis, the
coordinators of government programs, and the primary link between
national policy and grassroots implementation. Their work spans a wide
range of responsibilities—maintaining peace and order, implementing
public health measures, managing disaster response, and facilitating
social services—often under challenging conditions and with limited
resources.

Despite this, many barangay officials and personnel continue to serve
without comprehensive and reliable social security coverage. Unlike
regular government employees, a significant number of them do not have
mandatory membership in the Government Service Insurance System
(GSIS), PhilHealth, or Pag-IBIG, leaving them vulnerable to financial
hardship in cases of illness, injury, disability, or retirement.

This gap in protection runs counter to the State's declared policy under
the 1987 Constitution and the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic
Act No. 7160) to promote the welfare of local officials and ensure that
local governance operates with stability, efficiency, and dignity.

By institutionalizing these benefits, we not only uplift the welfare of
barangay officials and personnel but also strengthen grassroots
governance. This legislation sends a clear message: those who serve at
the frontlines of governance deserve protection, security, and dignity
befitting their crucial role in nation-building.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.

Manuel “Mi ” 0. Ko


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill N&791

Introduced by Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative
Manuel “Manman” 0. Ko

AN ACT PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS BY
ENHANCING THEIR BENEFITS, PROVIDING SOCIAL PROTECTION,
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
Officials and Personnel Social Security Benefits Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of
the State to recognize the vital role of barangay officials and personnel as
the frontliners of governance, development, and public service. The State
shall ensure their social and economic protection through mandatory
inclusion in government social security, health insurance, and housing
benefit systems to promote their welfare, security, and dignity in service.

SECTION. 3. Coverage. - The following shall be entitled to social
security benefits under this Act:

a. Punong Barangay
b. Sangguniang Barangay Members

c, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson

d. Barangay Secretary

¢. Barangay Treasurer

f. Other appointive barangay officials and personnel whose
positions are duly created by barangay ordinance and approved by
the sanggunian concerned.

Provided, That when the barangay official or personnel receives a fixed
salary whether in the same capacity or by virtue of permanent
appointment in any other government office, by election to another
public office or by employment in the private sector, their coverage under


this Act shall automatically cease and they shall then be covered under
the appropriate law/s.

Provided, further , That any of the abovementioned barangay official or
personnel who shall automatically lose coverage or cease to be covered
by this Act by virtue of termination or resignation from office for any
lawful cause shall have the option to continue the coverage by paying the
required premiums thereon in accordance with pertinent laws and

regulations.

SECTION 4. Social Security Benefits. - Barangay officials and
personnel covered under this Act shall be entitled to the following:

1. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Membership —
Mandatory GSIS membership with corresponding retirement,
disability, survivorship, and other benefits. The GSIS shall
establish a social insurance program to provide life insurance and
social protection to barangay officials and volunteer workers in
accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

2. PhilHealth Coverage - The Philippine Health Insurance
Corporation (PhilHealth) shall enroll non-member barangay
officials and personnel into the National Health Insurance Program
in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

3. Pag-IBIG Fund Membership - Mandatory membership in the
Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) to enable access to
housing loans, calamity loans, and savings programs. The PagIBIG
Fund shall enroll non-member barangay officials and personnel
into the PagIBIG Fund Voluntary Membership Program in
accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

4. Employees Compensation Program (ECP) - Inclusion under the
Employees Compensation Program for work-related sickness,

injury, or death benefits.

SECTION 5. Reporting Requirement. The GSIS, PhilHealth and
PagIBIG Fund shall submit an annual report to Congress on the
implementation of the Barangay Officials and personnel’s Social Security
Benefits no later than June 30 of every year. This report shall contain the
necessary actuarial studies and calculations to ensure the sustainability
of the social security benefits program and the financial stability of their
respective agencies. GSIS, PhilHealth and PaglBIG Fund shall submit
their responsive report either in printed form or by way of electronic
document.


SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).-

Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DILG and
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall in coordination with
the GSIS, the PagIBIG Fund and the Philhealth and after consultation
with the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas (LnB) and other directly
affected stakeholders promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
effectively implement the provision of this Act.

SECTION. 7. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement
the provisions of this Act shall be funded by the National Government
under the Annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).

SECTION. 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is
held invalid or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity
and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.

SECTION. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders and
issuances, or portions thereof, which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.

SECTION. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,