Question & AnswerQ&A (DBM LOCAL BUDGET CIRCULAR NO. 58)
The minimum monthly compensation for the punong barangay under RA 7160 is P1,000.
The minimum monthly compensation for the sangguniang barangay members, barangay secretary, and barangay treasurer is P600.
The sangguniang barangay has the authority to create positions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the barangay government and to provide compensation for those positions.
The maximum salary grade limit for increasing the compensation of the punong barangay is SG-14, based on the salary grade allocations in the city or municipality to which the barangay belongs.
If the ordinance authorizing the increase in compensation comes from the Barangay Council, the increase shall only take effect after the terms of those approving the increase have expired.
These positions may be compensated in salary or honorarium with rates not exceeding the minimum salary grade allocations for specified positions, compensation rates must align with the city or municipality salary schedule, rates shall not equal or exceed that of the lowest barangay official, positions must be classified under RA 6758, and funds must come from local government funds subject to RA 7160 limitations.
Barangay tanods may be granted honorarium, allowances, or other emoluments depending on the financial capacity of the LGU. However, the total amount they receive from all sources must not exceed the minimum salary rate for SG-1.
Yes, if their positions are classified under RA 6758 and appointments comply with Civil Service laws, they may receive benefits such as PERA, additional compensation, year-end benefits, and productivity incentives, subject to availability of funds and RA 7160 budget limitations.
Yes, elected and mandatory appointive officials are entitled to year-end benefits if specifically provided by law, even if they are not regular salaried employees.
Compensation rates approved and granted at higher rates before this Circular may continue for the current incumbent, but such higher rates are coterminous with the incumbent's term.