HB 9737

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 3, 2026

An Act Strengthening the Katarungang Pambarangay System by Providing National and Local Support Mechanisms for the Lupon Ng Tagapamayapa, Institutionalizing Training-Based Incentives, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would create a national, non‑salary honorarium and training‑based incentives for barangay mediation panel members, while keeping them volunteers and allowing local governments to add extra support.

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Author · Representative

Patrick Michael D. VargasReceipts →

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HB09737 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Strengthening the Katarungang Pambarangay System by Providing National and Local Support Mechanisms for the Lupon Ng Tagapamayapa, Institutionalizing Training-Based Incentives, and for Other Purposes

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Author · Representative

Official sources

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