SB 579

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025

Support for Barangay Workers Act of 2025

An Act Strengthening the Barangay Unit Through Support for Barangay Officials and Barangay Volunteer Workers, Amending Republic Act No. 7160, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The proposal would give barangay health workers and tanods a minimum monthly stipend of ₱500, provide training, PhilHealth coverage for health workers, and free legal help for duty‑related cases.

Local GovernmentHealthPublic Works and InfrastructureJustice and Judiciary

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Author · Senator

Migs Zubiri
SenatorSenate Majority Leader
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Subjects

Barangay OfficialsBarangay Workers

Official sources

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SBN-579 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch