HB 4223
House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 1, 2025
An Act Establishing a Magna Carta for Barangay Tanods, Otherwise Known as Barangay Public Safety Officers (Bpso), Barangay Police Officers (Bpo), or Barangay Peacekeeping and Security Officers, Providing for Their Rights, Benefits, Professionalization, Welfare, Modernization, and Career Development, and for Other Purposes
In plain language
The bill creates a Magna Carta for barangay tanods that guarantees them legal recognition, minimum pay, insurance, retirement and death benefits, a national training program, a pathway to civil‑service eligibility, a welfare fund, modern equipment, and free legal help. It also directs the DILG and other agencies to fund and implement these measures within 90 days of effectivity.
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HB04223 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch