Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 20) — A lawmaker has filed a bill that seeks to provide benefits, subsidies and compensation grants to barangay workers, including volunteer and health personnel.
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Proposed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, Senate Bill 1696 or the “Magna Carta for Barangay Officials, Personnel and Volunteer Workers” aims to impose a salary rate under a standardized Position Classification and Compensation Scheme.
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Under the bill, barangay workers will have insurance coverage in the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) social insurance program, PhilHealth Insurance Program and PagIBIG Fund.
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If made into law, barangay workers will also be able to receive hazard allowances and death and burial benefits.
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In a statement, Tulfo said the bill will address the “neglected” benefits, salaries, and allowances of barangay personnel, who have been the “backbone of the nation.”
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“Ilan na sa mga tanod ang napabalitang nasaktan, nadisgrasya at nagbuwis ng buhay sa tawag ng tungkulin,” Tulfo said. “Dahil sa pagganap nila sa kanilang tungkulin, sila ay napasama sa mga naging biktima ng COVID-19,” he said.
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