Republic of the Philippines
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This measure acknowledges the vital role of Barangay Tanod brigades in maintaining 
peace and order, recognizing them as essential partners of the local government units they assist. 
Despite working on a voluntary basis, Barangay Tanods expose themselves to dangers in the 
discharge of their duties and are willing to risk their lives to safeguard the security of the residents 
in their respective barangays.
Hence, this proposed measure seeks to grant hazard pay to all duly appointed members of 
the Barangay Tanod brigades in the amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000) per month during 
their incumbency. This financial incentive will recognize the risks they face in maintaining peace 
and order at the grassroots level. By providing this, we aim to further support and motivate these 
brave individuals, acknowledging their critical role in maintaining peace and order at the 
grassroots level.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
CHARISSE ANNE C HERNANDEZ
Lone District, Calamba City
July 23, 2025
2:39 pm
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          Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez
AN ACT GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED BARANGAY 
TANOD MEMBERS DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress  
assembled:
SECTION 1.  All duly-appointed members of the Barangay Tanod shall be granted a 
hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000) per month.
SEC. 2.  Barangay Tanod. - As used herein,  A Barangay Tanod is a brigade or body 
composed of civilian volunteers, duly created at the barangay level, to assist the barangay 
officials in the effective exercises of law enforcement for the maintenance of peace and order and 
the promotion of public safety
SEC. 3. Non-diminution of Existing Benefits.- Nothing in this Act shall be construed to 
diminish, in any manner, any benefits granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local 
ordinances and other issuances especially favorable to Barangay Tanod brigade members
SEC 4. Source of Funding - The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act 
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shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government 
(DILG) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary 
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of the local government 
unit concerned.
SEC 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within six (6) months from the approval of this 
Act, the DILG shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of 
this Act.
SEC. 5. Separability Clause.- If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, 
the other provisions, not affected thereby, shall remain valid and subsisting.
SEC.  6.  Repealing  Clause.-  All  other  laws,  presidential  decrees,  executive  orders, 
proclamations and administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded, or repealed accordingly.
SEC. 7. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.