MORE BENEFITS, INCENTIVES FOR BARANGAY EMPLOYEES SOUGHT

INTERIOR Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. on Monday said the agency is pushing for giving more economic benefits and incentives to key barangay employees.

Abalos said among them are the barangay health workers, members of Lupon Tagapamayapa, and barangay tanods or watchmen.

He said the move is to ensure continuity of service in the communities.

Speaking at the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards (LTIA) 2023 at the Manila Hotel, Abalos said the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) fully supports the proposal in the Legislative branch to institutionalize a system of providing economic benefits and other incentives under the proposed “Magna Carta for Barangay.”

Under the proposed law, barangay workers, including the Lupons, can receive an honorarium that is compatible with the current economy of the country and other benefits.

The DILG chief also recognized the Lupons’ significant efforts in amicably settling neighborhood disputes.

The Lupon Tagapamayapa is the body that comprises the barangay justice system.