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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3710

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160 specifically to increase the benefits and
other emoluments of barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the Lupon ng
Tagapamayapa

Considering that there are 42,046 barangays, there can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that our barangay
officials and employees are at the forefront of the government's responsibility to provide basic services
to our people but even so, they are the most underpaid among public sector employees.

In the last three (3) years, their contributions to the government's over-all efforts to mitigate the effects
of the COVID 19 pandemic on the general public as well as the difficulties and hardships arising from
recurring community quarantines cannot be ignored nor discounted.

This measure is already long overdue and when enacted, will redound to the greater benefit of the
communities to which these officials belong.

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

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LORETO B/ACHARON


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3710

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY
TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON NG TAGAPAMAY APA, AND GRANTING A LUMP
SUM RETIREMENT GRATUITY PAY EQUIVALENT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS,
(P100,000.00), AND OTHER NON-MONETARY BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE,
SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT No. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS AMENDED.

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

SECTION 1, Section 393 of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of 1991, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:

ECTION 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. — (a) Barangay oMivials. including
barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapamayapa. shall receive honoraria. allowances.
and such other emoluments as may be authorized by lavv 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)] TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) per month for the punong barangay
and [Six hundred pesos (P600.00)] EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS (P8,000.00) per month for the
ang barangay members. [and] barangay treasurer. and barangay’ secretary AND FIVE
‘AND PESOS (P5,000.00) FOR BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE
LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA: Provided. however, That the annual appropriations tor
personal services shall be subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five. Book I

(b) The punor wuniang barangay members. the barangay treasu

secretary shall also:

(1) Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least |One thousand pesos (P1.000.00)] FIVE,
THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00) each. the funds for which shal! be taken from
the general fund of the barangay or from such other funds appropriated by the
national government for the purpose |:]; PROVIDED, HOWEVER THAT
BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS — OF THE LUPONG
TAGAPAMAYAPA SHALL ALSO ENJOY THIS BENEFITS.



(2) Be entitled, during their incumbency. to insurance coverage which shall include.
bbut shall not be limited to temporary and permanent disability. double indemnity
accident insurance. death, and burial benefits. in accordance with Republic Act
Numbered Sisty-nine hundred forty-two (R.A. No. 6942). entitled “An Act
Increasing the Insurance Benefits of [Local Government Officials and Providing
Funds Therefor.”

(3) Be entitled to tive medical care. including subsistence. medicines. and medical
assistance 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
aitendance to the nearest private clinic. hospital oF institution and the expenses not
exceeding Five thousand pesos (P5.000.00) that may be incurred therein shall be
chargeable against the funds of the barangay concerned,

(4) Be exempted, during their incumbeney. from paying tuition and matriculation tees
for their legitimate dependent children attending state college or universities. He
may likewise avail of such education benefits in a state college or university located
Within the province or city to which the barangay belongs: [and]

(5) Be entitled to appropriate civil service eligibility on the basis of the number of
years to the barangay. pursuant 10 the rules and regulations issued by the Civil
Service Commission [.|:

(6) BE ENTITLED TO A LUMP SUM RETIREMENT GRATUITY PAY
EQUIVALENT TO ONE (1) YEAR HONORARIUM, BUT IN NO CASE
SHALL EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P160,000.00) TO
BE TAKEN FROM THE BARANGAY RETIREMENT GRATUITY FUND;
PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT A RETIREE IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60)
YEARS OF AGE WITH AT LEAST NINE (9) YEARS SERVICE AT THE
TIME OF THE RETIREMENT

(7) AS USED IN THIS SUB-SECTION, THE TERM “RETIREE” SHALL
INCLUDE ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY
TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPON TAGAPAMAYAPA

(8) BE ENTITLED TO TWE!
TRANSPORTATION FARES.

‘TY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT IN

SEC. 2. Barangay Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGF) Created. ~ There is hereby created a
way Retirement Gratuity Fund (BRGE) which shall be used to fund the retirement gratuity of barangay
ncluding barangay tanods and members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa. as mentioned in this
tion

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Act. The amount equivalent to one percent (1%) of the shares of the national government under S
284 of the 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. Coverage ~The benefits granted under this Act shall cover all barangay officials. bara
tanods. and members of the lupon ng tagapamayapa. including those in the Bangsamoro Autonomous

Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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SEC. 4. Rules and Regulations — The Deparment of Budget and Management (DBM). in
coordination with the DILG and Department of Transportation (DOT). shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders. issuances. rules and regulations
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly

SEC. 6. Effectivity ~ This Act shatl take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its publi
nthe Olicial Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED.