Question & AnswerQ&A (DBM LOCAL BUDGET CIRCULAR NO. 63)
The minimum honorarium set for the punong barangay is P1,000 per month.
The minimum honorarium is set at P600 per month for sangguniang barangay members, barangay secretary, and barangay treasurer.
The barangay government is covered under Executive Order No. 332.
For the punong barangay, the maximum honorarium rate is equivalent to the first step of Salary Grade 14 (SG-14), and for sangguniang barangay members, barangay secretary, and barangay treasurer, it is equivalent to the first step of Salary Grade 10 (SG-10).
Yes, the sangguniang barangay can create positions as necessary to carry out barangay functions and provide compensation subject to prescribed salary grade limits.
Compensation should not exceed the minimum salary grade indicated for positions: Utility Worker I (SG-1), Clerk I (SG-3), Accounting Clerk I (SG-4), Barangay Health Aide (SG-4), Revenue Collection Clerk I (SG-5), Day Care Worker I (SG-6), Administrative Assistant (SG-8).
Yes, but the total amount shall not exceed the minimum salary rate equivalent to Salary Grade 1 (SG-1).
Barangay personnel paid on salary basis classified under RA 6758 and with proper appointments in accordance with Civil Service laws may be entitled to these benefits, subject to availability of funds and barangay approval.
No, provinces, cities, or municipalities are prohibited from granting additional compensation to barangay officials chargeable against their funds.
Personal services appropriations shall not exceed fifty-five percent (55%) of the total annual income actually realized from local sources in the preceding fiscal year, with some exceptions for minimum honoraria and Compensation Standardization Law.
No, increases or adjustments in honorarium/salary rates cannot be made retroactive.
They may continue to receive the higher rates, but such rates shall be co-terminus with the present incumbent of the position.
Cases not covered shall be referred to the Secretary of Budget and Management for resolution.
The Circular took effect not earlier than January 1, 1996.