Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed legislation, titled the "Barangay Nutrition Scholars Benefits and Incentives 
Act," addresses the vital role of barangay nutrition scholars in advancing community 
health and nutrition. The Act underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting 
the services rendered by these scholars who actively and regularly perform their duties 
at the grassroots level. By acknowledging their contributions, the legislation aims to 
incentivize their work and enhance their capabilities for the betterment of community 
health. 
The legislation delineates a range of incentives and benefits for accredited barangay 
nutrition scholars. These include a subsistence allowance for their meals during duty 
hours, opportunities for educational programs and career enrichment, civil service 
eligibility after five years of continuous service, legal representation in cases related to 
their duties, and access to cost-free dental and medical examinations. These incentives 
not only acknowledge the scholars' commitment to community welfare but also invest in 
their professional development and well-being. 
To ensure the efficient administration of the benefits outlined in the Act, the bill mandates 
registration of barangay nutrition scholars with the local health board where they provide 
their services. The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in consultation with the Department 
of Health (DOH), will formulate the necessary guidelines for registration. Furthermore, It 
also emphasizes the significance of a thorough review and approval process by the local 
health board for any incentive or benefit requiring local funding. This scrutiny ensures 
that the benefits are appropriately allocated, reaching the deserving scholars and 
effectively contributing to community health initiatives. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
October 9, 2023
9:47 am
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REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT 
GRANTING BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES T0 ACCREDITED  
BARANGAY NUTRITION SCHOLARS 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 Nutrition Scholars 
Benefits and Incentives Act. "  
SECTION 2. Incentives and Benefits. - In recognition of their services, all accredited 
barangay nutrition scholars who are actively and regularly performing their duties shall 
be entitled to the following incentives and benefits :  
(a) Subsistence allowance.- Barangay nutrition scholars who rendered service shall
be entitled to subsistence allowance equivalent to the meals they take in the
course of their duty, which shall be computed in accordance with prevailing
circumstances as determined by the local government concerned.
(b) Training, Education, and Career Enrichment Programs. - The Department of
Health (DOH), in accordance with the Department of Education (DepEd) and other
concerned 
agencies 
and 
non-government 
organizations, 
shall 
provide
opportunities for the following:
a.
Educational programs which shall recognize years of service as credits to
higher education institutions with stepladder curricula that will entitle
barangay nutrition scholars to upgrade their skills and knowledge for
community work or to pursue further training as nutritionists or related
fields;
b. Continuing education, study and exposure tours, training, grants, field
immersion, scholarships, etc.; and
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c. Scholarship benefits in the form of tuition fees in state colleges, to be 
granted to one (1) child of every barangay nutrition scholar who will not be 
able to take advantage of the above programs.  
(c) Civil Service Eligibility. - A second grade eligibility shall be granted to barangay 
nutrition scholars who have rendered five (5) years continuous service; Provided, 
That should the barangay nutrition scholars become a regular employee of the 
government, the total number of years sewed as barangay nutrition scholars shall 
be credited to his/her service in computing retirement benefits.  
(d) Free Legal Services -Legal representation and consultation services for barangay 
nutrition scholars shall be immediately provided by the Public Attorney’s Office 
(PAO) in cases of coercion, interference, and in other civil and criminal cases filed 
by or against barangay nutrition scholars arising out of or in connection with the 
performance of their duties as such.  
(e) Free Dental and Medical Checkup. ~ Eligible for cost-free yearly dental and 
medical 
examination, 
which 
encompasses 
blood 
and 
urine 
tests, 
Electrocardiogram, Colonoscopy, X-Rays, and Audiometry at DOH hospitals.  
 
SECTION 3. Registration. - In order for barangay nutrition scholars to be entitled to 
benefits and incentives provided under this Act, they shall register with the local health 
board in the city or municipality in which they render service. The Civil Service 
Commission (CSC) in coordination and consultation with the DOH shall formulate the 
guidelines relative to the registration of barangay nutrition scholars.  
 
SECTION 4. Review by the Local Health Board. - Every incentive or benefit for 
barangay nutrition scholars requiring the expenditure of local funds shall be reviewed and 
approved by the local health board to ensure that only the deserving barangay nutrition 
scholars get the same.  
 
SECTION 5. Rules and Regulations. - The DOH, in cooperation with the Department 
of Education (DepEd), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the 
Department of Justice (DOJ), the Civil Service Commission (CSC), and other concerned 
government agencies and non-government organizations, shall formulate within one 
hundred eighty (18o) days from its effectivity, the rules and regulations necessary to 
implement this Act.  
 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the 
remainder or any provision hereof not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.  
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - AI1 laws, decrees, executive orders, and other 
presidential issues which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or 
modified accordingly.  
 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.  


 
Approved,