Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MAGNA CARTA FOR BARANGAYS
Congress Author
Date filed
July 8, 2019
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB01560
FULL TITLE : AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MAGNA CARTA FOR BARANGAYS
ABSTRACT : Intends to help barangays better perform their mandate in the most efficient, responsive and sustainable manner, professionalizing barangay officials and give their work some dignity.Seeks to recognize these officials as regular government employees with all the benefits for which a regular employee may be entitled to, instead of just receiving honoraria.Aims to provide for the barangays appropriate basic services and facilities such as regular supply of clean and potable water, public transportation, schools, health centers and barangay halls to meet the requirements of their local populace.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : ANGARA, ROMMEL RICO
DATE FILED : 2019-07-08
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Lazatin (000 2019-08-14) 2. Dalipe (000 2020-01-28)
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON 2019-07-24

Abstract

Intends to help barangays better perform their mandate in the most efficient, responsive and sustainable manner, professionalizing barangay officials and give their work some dignity.Seeks to recognize these officials as regular government employees with all the benefits for which a regular employee may be entitled to, instead of just receiving honoraria.Aims to provide for the barangays appropriate basic services and facilities such as regular supply of clean and potable water, public transportation, schools, health centers and barangay halls to meet the requirements of their local populace.

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