Republic of the Philippines

Province of Albay
Municipality of Guinobatan
-0O0OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
Tel. No. (052)484-6642; E-mail: sbguinobatan@gmail.com
Tel. No. (052)484-6642; E-mail Add.: sbguinobatan@yahoo.com

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 20TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN HELD ON JUNE 09, 2014 AT 9:15 IN THE MORNING AT THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL, GUINOBATAN, ALBAY.
Present:

Hon. Julio S. Tingzon IV

Hon. Carlomagno P. Flores
Hon. Juris L. Villareal
Hon. Ryan B. Palomillo
Hon. Frances John M. Oxales
Hon. Ricky S. Matza
Hon. Robert M. Baaga
Hon. Maria Sofia O. Orpiada
Hon. Jose M. Padilla

Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor (ABC Pres.)

Absent:

Hon. Rolando P. Palabrica

Councilor (O.B.)

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 11-2014

STRENGTHENING THE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS OF GUINOBATAN,
ALBAY BY PROVIDING THEM THE NECESSARY INCENTIVES AND
PROTECTION FROM UNDUE TERMINATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Proponent:
Sponsor:

Hon. Vice-Mayor JULIO S. TINGZON IV

Hon. Councilor CARLOMAGNO P. FLORES

WHEREAS, the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) are in the frontline in rendering
primary health care services in the community and as such are exposed to extreme health risks
and hazards and yet, despite these heavy tasks, they only receive a measly honorarium which
cannot even cope-up with the rising costs of commodities and sometimes, if not most of the
times, they are an open target of political harassment during and after barangay elections;
WHEREAS, despite these difficulties, BHWs remain true and committed in the
performance of their duties and responsibilities bringing the health services to our constituents
up to the remotest areas of our municipality;
WHEREAS, it is high time that the Local Government of Guinobatan, in the spirit of
social justice, give due recognition to the services of the Barangay Health Workers by conferring
upon them some forms of protection against undue termination and by augmenting their minimal
honoraria;
WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing premises,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF GUINOBATAN,
ALBAY, THAT:
SECTION 1. TITLE. This local legislation shall be known as the BARANGAY
HEALTH WORKERS ORDINANCE of Guinobatan, Albay or simply as BHWO.
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. The Municipal Government of
Guinobatan (MGG) adheres to the declared policy of the State as provided in Section 2 of
Republic Act No. 7883, otherwise known as the Barangay Health Workers Benefits and
Incentives Act of 1995.

The Municipal Government of Guinobatan (MGG) likewise recognizes the work of

Barangay Health Workers as a property right within the contemplation of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution which therefore necessities its care and protection.
SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of this ordinance, the following
terms shall mean:
a. Barangay Health Worker refers to a person who has undergone the DOH basic
training course for BHWs conducted by an accredited government agency or NGO
and who voluntarily renders primary health care services in the community.
b. Accredited Barangay Health Worker refers to a person who has undergone the
DOH basic training course for BHWs conducted by an accredited government agency
or NGO; have rendered voluntary primary health care services in his/her community
for at least six (6) years; registered in the Municipal Health Board and accredited as
such by the Board.
c. Registered Barangay Health Worker refers to a person who renders voluntary
primary health care services in his/her community for at least three (3) years and
registered in the Municipal Health Board.
d. Primary Health Care Services are essential health care services such as education
on prevailing health problems, the methods of preventing and controlling them;
promotion or adequate supply of safe water; basic environmental sanitation and
adequate supply of safe water; maternal and child care including family planning and
immunization against major infectious diseases; prevention and control of locally
endemic diseases; appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries; promotion
of mental health; prevention of oral-dental diseases and promotion of dental health;
provision and proper use of essential drugs and herbal medicines; and access and
utilization of hospital care as centers of wellness.
SECTION 4. PROTECTION AGAINST UNDUE TERMINATION. The services of
the Registered & Accredited Barangay Health Workers shall not be terminated without due
process and only for authorized cause/s provided for by law or by this ordinance. A copy of a
termination paper shall be provided to the Municipal Health Board stating therein clearly the
reason/s for such termination. Any termination made by the Barangay Council or Barangay
Captain which is not in accordance with law or this ordinance, the Municipal Government shall
not to be bound thereof and it may require the concerned Barangay to provide in its budget the
corresponding budgetary requirement for their honoraria nad it will continue to provide their
incentives as designated or appointed Barangay Health Workers.
SECTION 5. GROUNDS/AUTHORIZED CAUSES FOR TERMINATION. An
Accredited or Registered BHW may be terminated from service, after due notice and hearing, on
any of the following causes:
a. Serious Misconduct or Willful Disobedience by the BHW of the lawful orders of the
Municipal Health Office and/or Barangay Council or their authorized representatives
in connection with his/her work.
b. Grosss and Habitual Neglect of Duties.
c. Commission of a Crime or an Offense involving moral turpitude or an offense
punishable by at least prision correctional which is from six months and 1 day to six
years imprisonment.
d. Engagement of Participation in Political Exercises especially during elections.
e. When a BHW reaches the age of 65 years. And,
f. When no longer fit to render health service/s as certified by competent public medical
practitioner due to health reasons.
SECTION 6. INCENTIVES. In addition to the monthly honoraria being given to them
by their respective barangays, a monthly monetary incentives or counterpart shall be conferred
by the Municipal Government of Guinobatan, Albay to the Barangay Health Workers in the
following manner:
For Accredited BHWs @ PhP250.00 per Month
For Registered BHWs @ PhP150.00 per Month

SECTION 7. NUMBER OF BHW PER BARANGAY. Each zone or purok in every

Barangay shall only have one (1) BHW or one (1) BHW for every 500 inhabitants. Provided, that
the current number of BHWs for all Barangay shall be retained. Provided further, that any further
increase in the number of BHWs shall be subject to the prior approval of the Municipal Health
Board.
SECTION 8. REQUIREMENTS FOR AVAILMENT OF INCENTIVES. The papers
for the payment of these incentives shall be prepared by the Municipal Health Office in
coordination with the Personnel and Treasury Offices. No payment of incentives shall be made
to any BHW who is not included in the master list of Qualified BHWs duly certified by the
Municipal Health Board.
SECTION 9. FUNDING. The amount of PhP422,000.00 shall be appropriated for CY
2014 under the Municipal Health Office to cover for the incentives of all qualified Barangay
Health Workers of Guinobatan, Albay starting from the month of July to December of the
current year. However, in the year 2015 and onwards, an amount of not less than PhP 650,000.00
shall be appropriated in the office in furtherance of this ordinance. This amount shall be
integrated in the mandatory 5% budgetary allocation for Gender And Development (GAD) every
year.
SECTION 10. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any provision/s of an ordinance, rules and
regulations and/or part/s thereof inconsistent with the provision/s of this ordinance are hereby
repealed and/or modified accordingly.
SECTION 11. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any part/s of this ordinance be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other part/s of this ordinance which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 12. EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect on July 01, 2014.
ENACTED: JUNE 9, 2014 on third and final reading.
Voting on the Ordinance:
In favor
Not in favor

: All members present

: None

WE HEREBY certify to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance and to be the final
Ordinance of the Draft Municipal Ordinance No. 08-2013.

JULIO S. TINGZON IV
Proponent

CARLOMAGNO P. FLORES
Sponsor

CHRISTOPHER O. PALEVINO
Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan

ATTESTED:

JULIO S. TINGZON IV
Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

APPROVED: June 20, 2014

ANN Y. ONGJOCO
Mayor