The barangay

Role of the Barangay. - As the basic political unit, the Barangay serves as the primary planning
and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities in the
community, and as a forum wherein the collective views of the people may be expressed,
crystallized and considered, and where disputes may be amicably settled.

Manner of Creation. - A Barangay may be created, divided, merged, abolished, or its boundary
substantially altered, by law or by an ordinance of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or
Sangguniang Panlungsod, subject to approval by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite to be
conducted by the Comelec in the local government unit or units directly affected within such
period of time as may be determined by the law or ordinance creating said Barangay. In the case
of the creation of Barangays by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the recommendation of the
Sangguniang Bayan concerned shall be necessary.

Requisites for Creation. - (a) A Barangay maybe created out of a contiguous territory which has a
population of at least two thousand (2,000) inhabitants as certified by the National Statistics
Office except in cities and municipalities within Metro Manila and other metropolitan political
subdivisions or in highly urbanized cities where such territory shall have a certified population of
at least five thousand (5,000) inhabitants Provided, That the creation. Thereof shall not reduce
the population of the original Barangay or Barangays to less than the minimum requirement
prescribed herein.

Barangay officials and offices

Chief Officials and Offices. - (a) There shall be in each Barangay a Punong Barangay, seven (7)
Sangguniang Barangay members, the Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, a Barangay Secretary,
and a Barangay treasurer.

Persons in Authority. - For purposes of the Revised Penal Code, the Punong Barangay.
Sangguniang Barangay members, and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in each Barangay
shall be deemed as persons in authority in their jurisdictions, while other Barangay officials and
members who may be designated by law or ordinance and charged with the maintenance of
public order, protection and security of life and property, or the maintenance of a desirable and
balanced environment, and any Barangay member who comes to the aid of persons in authority,
shall be deemed agents of persons in authority.
The Punong barangay
Chief Executive: Powers, Duties, and Functions. (a) The Punong Barangay. As the chief
executive of the Barangay government, shall exercise such powers and perform. Such duties and
functions, as provided b by this Code and other laws.

The Sangguniang Barangay

Composition. The Sangguniang Barangay, the legislative body of the Barangay, shall be
composed of the Punong Barangay as presiding officer, and the seven (7) Regular Sangguniang
Barangay members elected at large and Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, As members.

Powers. Duties, and Functions. - (a) The Sangguniang Barangay, as the Legislative body of the
Barangay, shall:

(1) Enact ordinances as may be necessary to discharge the responsibilities conferred Upon it
by law or ordinance and to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants. Therein;

(2) Enact tax and revenue ordinances, subject to the limitations imposed in this Code;

(3) Enact annual and supplemental budgets in accordance with the provisions of this Code:

(4) Provide for the construction and maintenance of Barangay facilities and other public
Works projects chargeable to the general fund of the Barangay or such other funds
Actually available for the purpose;

(5) Submit to the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan such suggestions

Recommendations s as it may see fit for the improvement of the Barangay or for the
Welfare of the inhabitants the thereof:
Other Duties of Sangguniang Barangay Members. - In addition to their duties as members of the
Sangguniang Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay members may:
(a) Assist the Punong Barangay in the discharge of his duties and functions;

(b) Act as peace officers in the maintenance of public order and safety;

Benefits of Barangay Officials. - (a) Barangay officials, including Barangay tanods and members
of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, shall receive honoraria, allowances, and such other emoluments as
may be authorized by law or Barangay, municipal or city ordinance in accordance with the
provisions of this Code, but in no case shall it be less than One thousand pesos (P=1,000.00) per
month for the Punong Barangay and Six hundred pesos (P=600.00) per month for the
Sangguniang Barangay members, Barangay treasurer, and Barangay secretary: Provided,
however. That the annual appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary
limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book II of this Code:

CHAPTER 5-APPOINTIVE BARANGAY OFFICIALS

Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and Duties - (a) The Barangay secretary shall be appointed
by the Punong Barangay with the concurrence of the majority of all the Sangguniang Barangay
members. The appointment of the Barangay secretary shall not be subject to attestation by the
Civil Service Commission.

Barangay Treasurer Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) The Barangay
treasurer shall be appointed by the Punong Barangay with the concurrence of the majority of all
the Sangguniang Barangay members. The appointment of the Barangay treasurer shall not be
subject to attestation by the Civil Service Commission.

Other Appointive Officials. - The qualifications, duties, and functions of all Other Barangay
officials appointed by the Punong Barangay shall be governed by the provisions Of this Code
and other laws or by Barangay ordinances.

BARANGAY ASSEMBLY
Composition: Meetings. - (a) There shall be a Barangay assembly composed Of all persons who
are actual residents of the Barangay for at least six (6) months, fifteen (15) Years of age or over,
citizens of the Philippines, and duly registered in the list of Barangay Assembly members.

Powers of the Barangay Assembly. - The Barangay assembly shall:

(a) Initiate legislative processes by recommending to the Sangguniang Barangay the

adoption of measures for the welfare of the Barangay and the city or municipality
concerned;

(b) Decide on the adoption of initiative as a legal process whereby the registered voters of
the Barangay may directly propose, enact, or amend any ordinance; and

(c)Hear and pass upon the semestral report of the Sangguniang Barangay concerning its
activities and finances;

KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY

Lupong Tagapamayapa - (a) There is hereby created in each Barangay a Lupong Tagapamayapa,
hereinafter referred to as the lupon, composed of the Punong Barangay as chairman and ten (10)
to twenty (20) members. The lupon shall be constituted every three (3) years in the manner
provided herein.

Oath and Term of Office. - Upon appointment, each lupon member shall take an oath of office
before the Punong Barangay. He shall hall hold office until a new lupon is constituted on the
third year following his appointment unless sooner terminated by resignation, transfer of
residence or place of work, or withdrawal of appointment by the Punong Barangay with the
concurrence of the majority of all the members of the lupon.
Vacancies. - Should a vacancy occur in the lupon for any cause, the Punong Barangay shall
immediately appoint a qualified person who shall hold office only for the unexpired portion of
the term.

Functions of the Lupon. The lupon shall:

(a) Exercise administrative supervision over the conciliation panels provided herein;

(b) Meet regularly once a month to provide a forum for exchange of ideas among its
members and the public on matters relevant to the amicable settlement of disputes, and to
enable various conciliation panel members to share with one another their Observations
and experiences in effecting speedy resolution of disputes, and

(c)Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be
prescribed by law or ordinance.

Secretary of the Lupon. - The Barangay secretary shall concurrently serve as the secretary of the
lupon. He shall record the results of mediation proceedings before the Punong Barangay and
shall submit a report thereon to the proper city or municipal courts. He shall also receive and
keep the records of proceedings submitted to him by the various. conciliation panels.

Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo. - (a) There shall be constituted for each dispute brought before the
lupon a conciliation panel to be known as the pangkat ng tagapagkasundo, hereinafter referred to
as the pangkat, consisting of three (3) members who shall be chosen by the parties to the dispute
from the list of members of the lupon.