Barangay Governance Reviewer

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1. 1Under the Local Government Code, the barangay is described as the basic political unit and the primary what?

   ✓ Planning and implementing unit of government policies, programs, and activities in the community

   Sec. 384 calls the barangay the basic political unit that serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities, a forum for the people's collective views, and a place where disputes may be amicably settled.

   RA 7160, Sec. 384 · Read the law

2. 2How may a barangay be created, divided, merged, or abolished?

   ✓ By law or by an ordinance of the sangguniang panlalawigan or panlungsod, subject to approval in a plebiscite conducted by the COMELEC

   Sec. 385: creation, division, merger, abolition, or substantial boundary change is done by law or by an ordinance of the sangguniang panlalawigan or panlungsod, subject to approval by a majority of the votes cast in a COMELEC plebiscite in the units directly affected.

   RA 7160, Sec. 385 · Read the law

3. 3What is the minimum population required to create a new barangay outside Metro Manila and highly urbanized cities?

   ✓ 2,000 inhabitants

   Sec. 386(a) requires a contiguous territory with at least 2,000 inhabitants, or at least 5,000 in cities and municipalities within Metro Manila, other metropolitan political subdivisions, and highly urbanized cities.

   RA 7160, Sec. 386(a) · Read the law

4. 4A barangay in an indigenous cultural community may be created without meeting the population requirement. By whom?

   ✓ By an Act of Congress

   To enhance basic services in indigenous cultural communities, Sec. 386(a) allows barangays to be created in such communities by an Act of Congress notwithstanding the population requirement.

   RA 7160, Sec. 386(a) · Read the law

5. 5Which set of officials must every barangay have under Sec. 387?

   ✓ A punong barangay, seven sangguniang barangay members, the SK chairman, a barangay secretary, and a barangay treasurer

   Sec. 387(a): each barangay has a punong barangay, seven (7) sangguniang barangay members, the sangguniang kabataan chairman, a barangay secretary, and a barangay treasurer. Sec. 387(b) adds that every barangay also has a lupong tagapamayapa.

   RA 7160, Sec. 387(a) · Read the law

6. 6For purposes of the Revised Penal Code, which barangay officials are deemed 'persons in authority'?

   ✓ The punong barangay, sangguniang barangay members, and members of the lupong tagapamayapa

   Sec. 388 deems the punong barangay, sangguniang barangay members, and lupon members as persons in authority. Other officials charged with public order, and any barangay member who comes to their aid, are agents of persons in authority.

   RA 7160, Sec. 388 · Read the law

7. 7Before the punong barangay can sign a contract on behalf of the barangay, what is required?

   ✓ Authorization of the sangguniang barangay

   Sec. 389(b)(2): the punong barangay shall negotiate, enter into, and sign contracts for and in behalf of the barangay upon authorization of the sangguniang barangay.

   RA 7160, Sec. 389(b)(2) · Read the law

8. 8When does the punong barangay vote in sessions of the sangguniang barangay?

   ✓ Only to break a tie

   Sec. 389(b)(4): the punong barangay calls and presides over the sessions of the sangguniang barangay and the barangay assembly, and votes only to break a tie.

   RA 7160, Sec. 389(b)(4) · Read the law

9. 9The punong barangay may appoint or replace the barangay treasurer and secretary only with what?

   ✓ Approval by a majority of all the members of the sangguniang barangay

   Sec. 389(b)(5): upon approval by a majority of all the members of the sangguniang barangay, the punong barangay appoints or replaces the barangay treasurer, the barangay secretary, and other appointive barangay officials.

   RA 7160, Sec. 389(b)(5) · Read the law

10. 10With whom does the punong barangay coordinate in preparing the barangay's annual executive and supplemental budgets?

    ✓ The barangay development council

    Sec. 389(b)(7): in coordination with the barangay development council, the punong barangay prepares the annual executive and supplemental budgets of the barangay.

    RA 7160, Sec. 389(b)(7) · Read the law

11. 11Who approves vouchers for the disbursement of barangay funds?

    ✓ The punong barangay

    Sec. 389(b)(8) lists approving vouchers relating to the disbursement of barangay funds among the duties of the punong barangay. The treasurer disburses; the punong barangay approves.

    RA 7160, Sec. 389(b)(8) · Read the law

12. 12What is the punong barangay's role over the sangguniang kabataan?

    ✓ General supervision over its activities

    Sec. 389(b)(11): the punong barangay exercises general supervision over the activities of the sangguniang kabataan.

    RA 7160, Sec. 389(b)(11) · Read the law

13. 13What annual sports event must the punong barangay conduct in coordination with the education department?

    ✓ The palarong barangay

    Sec. 389(b)(13): the punong barangay conducts an annual palarong barangay featuring traditional sports and disciplines included in national and international games, in coordination with the education department.

    RA 7160, Sec. 389(b)(13) · Read the law

14. 14In performing peace and order functions, what is the punong barangay entitled to?

    ✓ To possess and carry the necessary firearm within the barangay's territorial jurisdiction, subject to rules

    The last paragraph of Sec. 389 provides that, in the performance of peace and order functions, the punong barangay is entitled to possess and carry the necessary firearm within the barangay's territorial jurisdiction, subject to appropriate rules and regulations.

    RA 7160, Sec. 389(b) · Read the law

15. 15How are the seven regular members of the sangguniang barangay elected?

    ✓ At large, by all the qualified voters of the barangay

    Sec. 390 describes the sangguniang barangay as composed of the punong barangay as presiding officer, the seven regular members elected at large, and the SK chairman as members. Sec. 41(b) likewise says sangguniang barangay members are elected at large.

    RA 7160, Sec. 390 · Read the law

16. 16When does an increase in the compensation or honoraria of sangguniang barangay members take effect?

    ✓ Only after the expiration of the full term of all the members who approved it

    Sec. 391(a)(10): no increase in the compensation or honoraria of sangguniang barangay members shall take effect until after the expiration of the full term of all members of the sangguniang barangay approving such increase.

    RA 7160, Sec. 391(a)(10) · Read the law

17. 17During what period may the barangay NOT hold fund-raising activities for its projects?

    ✓ Within 60 days immediately before and after a national or local election, recall, referendum, or plebiscite

    Sec. 391(a)(11) lets the sangguniang barangay hold fund-raising activities without permits, tax-exempt, but not within a period of sixty (60) days immediately preceding and after a national or local election, recall, referendum, or plebiscite.

    RA 7160, Sec. 391(a)(11) · Read the law

18. 18Up to what amount may the sangguniang barangay authorize the treasurer to make direct purchases at any one time for ordinary administrative needs?

    ✓ ₱1,000

    Sec. 391(a)(13): the sangguniang barangay may authorize the barangay treasurer to make direct purchases in an amount not exceeding One thousand pesos (₱1,000.00) at any one time for the ordinary and essential administrative needs of the barangay.

    RA 7160, Sec. 391(a)(13) · Read the law

19. 19What is the maximum fine a barangay ordinance may prescribe for its violation?

    ✓ ₱1,000

    Sec. 391(a)(14): the sangguniang barangay may prescribe fines in amounts not exceeding One thousand pesos (₱1,000.00) for violation of barangay ordinances.

    RA 7160, Sec. 391(a)(14) · Read the law

20. 20Besides legislating, sangguniang barangay members may act as what in maintaining public order and safety?

    ✓ Peace officers

    Sec. 392: in addition to their legislative duties, sangguniang barangay members may assist the punong barangay, act as peace officers in the maintenance of public order and safety, and perform duties the punong barangay delegates.

    RA 7160, Sec. 392(b) · Read the law

21. 21Under the Code, the monthly honorarium of the punong barangay shall in no case be less than how much?

    ✓ ₱1,000

    Sec. 393(a) sets statutory minimums: not less than ₱1,000 per month for the punong barangay and ₱600 per month for sangguniang barangay members, the barangay treasurer, and the barangay secretary. Actual honoraria are set higher by ordinance, subject to budget limits.

    RA 7160, Sec. 393(a) · Read the law

22. 22What minimum Christmas bonus does the Code guarantee the punong barangay, kagawad, treasurer, and secretary?

    ✓ At least ₱1,000 each

    Sec. 393(b)(1): the punong barangay, sangguniang barangay members, treasurer, and secretary are entitled to a Christmas bonus of at least One thousand pesos (₱1,000.00) each, from the barangay general fund or national funds appropriated for the purpose.

    RA 7160, Sec. 393(b)(1) · Read the law

23. 23What career benefit do barangay officials earn on the basis of their years of service?

    ✓ Appropriate civil service eligibility, under Civil Service Commission rules

    Sec. 393(b)(5): barangay officials are entitled to appropriate civil service eligibility on the basis of the number of years of service to the barangay, pursuant to rules issued by the Civil Service Commission.

    RA 7160, Sec. 393(b)(5) · Read the law

24. 24How many members of the barangay tanod brigade may be granted insurance or other benefits under the Code?

    ✓ Not more than 20 per barangay

    Sec. 393(d): duly appointed members of the barangay tanod brigades, numbering not more than twenty (20) in each barangay, shall be granted insurance or other benefits during their incumbency, chargeable to the barangay or the city or municipality.

    RA 7160, Sec. 393(d) · Read the law

25. 25Is the appointment of the barangay secretary subject to attestation by the Civil Service Commission?

    ✓ No. It is made by the punong barangay with the concurrence of a majority of all sangguniang barangay members, without CSC attestation

    Sec. 394(a): the barangay secretary is appointed by the punong barangay with the concurrence of the majority of all the sangguniang barangay members, and the appointment is not subject to attestation by the Civil Service Commission. Sec. 395(a) says the same for the treasurer.

    RA 7160, Sec. 394(a) · Read the law

26. 26Who is disqualified from being appointed barangay secretary or treasurer?

    ✓ A sangguniang barangay member, a government employee, or a relative of the punong barangay within the fourth civil degree

    Secs. 394(c) and 395(c): no person shall be appointed barangay secretary or treasurer if he is a sangguniang barangay member, a government employee, or a relative of the punong barangay within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

    RA 7160, Sec. 394(c) · Read the law

27. 27Which of these is a duty of the barangay secretary?

    ✓ Keep an updated record of all inhabitants of the barangay, with name, address, birth details, sex, civil status, citizenship, and occupation

    Sec. 394(d) tasks the secretary with keeping custody of records, preparing minutes of sanggunian and assembly meetings, posting the list of assembly members, assisting the civil registrar, and keeping an updated record of all inhabitants of the barangay.

    RA 7160, Sec. 394(d) · Read the law

28. 28The barangay secretary assists which official in the registration of births, deaths, and marriages?

    ✓ The municipal civil registrar

    Sec. 394(d)(5): the barangay secretary shall assist the municipal civil registrar in the registration of births, deaths, and marriages.

    RA 7160, Sec. 394(d)(5) · Read the law

29. 29The barangay treasurer must be bonded. What is the maximum bond amount the sangguniang barangay may set, and who pays the premium?

    ✓ Not exceeding ₱10,000, with premiums paid by the barangay

    Sec. 395(d): the barangay treasurer shall be bonded in an amount determined by the sangguniang barangay but not exceeding Ten thousand pesos (₱10,000.00), the premiums for which shall be paid by the barangay.

    RA 7160, Sec. 395(d) · Read the law

30. 30Which of these is a duty of the barangay treasurer?

    ✓ Collect and issue official receipts for taxes, fees, and other resources of the barangay, and deposit them in the barangay's account

    Sec. 395(e): the treasurer keeps custody of barangay funds and property, collects and issues official receipts and deposits collections, disburses funds per the Code, certifies availability of funds, and renders a written accounting report of all funds and property at the end of each calendar year.

    RA 7160, Sec. 395(e) · Read the law

31. 31Who are members of the barangay assembly?

    ✓ All Filipino citizens who are actual residents of the barangay for at least 6 months, 15 years of age or over, and duly registered in the list of assembly members

    Sec. 397(a): the barangay assembly is composed of all persons who are actual residents of the barangay for at least six (6) months, fifteen (15) years of age or over, citizens of the Philippines, and duly registered in the list of barangay assembly members.

    RA 7160, Sec. 397(a) · Read the law

32. 32How often must the barangay assembly meet, and for what purpose?

    ✓ At least twice a year, to hear and discuss the semestral report of the sangguniang barangay on its activities and finances

    Sec. 397(b): the barangay assembly meets at least twice a year to hear and discuss the semestral report of the sangguniang barangay concerning its activities and finances as well as problems affecting the barangay.

    RA 7160, Sec. 397(b) · Read the law

33. 33Who can call a meeting of the barangay assembly?

    ✓ The punong barangay, at least four sangguniang barangay members, or a written petition of at least 5% of the assembly members

    Sec. 397(b): assembly meetings are held upon call of the punong barangay, or of at least four (4) members of the sangguniang barangay, or upon written petition of at least five percent (5%) of the assembly members.

    RA 7160, Sec. 397(b) · Read the law

34. 34How much notice is required before a barangay assembly meeting?

    ✓ Written notice one week prior, except on matters of public safety or security where reasonable notice is enough

    Sec. 397(c): no meeting of the barangay assembly shall take place unless a written notice is given one (1) week prior, except on matters involving public safety or security, in which case notice within a reasonable time is sufficient.

    RA 7160, Sec. 397(c) · Read the law

35. 35Through what legal process may the registered voters of a barangay directly propose, enact, or amend an ordinance?

    ✓ Initiative, as decided upon by the barangay assembly

    Sec. 398(b): the barangay assembly decides on the adoption of initiative as a legal process whereby the registered voters of the barangay may directly propose, enact, or amend any ordinance.

    RA 7160, Sec. 398(b) · Read the law

36. 36What is the minimum age to run for punong barangay or sangguniang barangay member?

    ✓ At least 18 years old on election day

    Sec. 39(e): candidates for punong barangay or member of the sangguniang barangay must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on election day. Sec. 39(a) adds citizenship, registration as a voter in the barangay, at least one year of residence, and the ability to read and write.

    RA 7160, Sec. 39(a) and (e) · Read the law

37. 37How long must a candidate for a barangay position have resided in the barangay before election day?

    ✓ At least one year immediately preceding the day of the election

    Sec. 39(a): an elective local official must be a citizen of the Philippines, a registered voter in the barangay, a resident therein for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the election, and able to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect.

    RA 7160, Sec. 39(a) · Read the law

38. 38Which of the following is a ground for disqualification from running for any elective local position?

    ✓ Having been removed from office as a result of an administrative case

    Sec. 40 disqualifies, among others: those removed from office as a result of an administrative case; those with dual citizenship; fugitives from justice; permanent residents of a foreign country; and those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude, within two years after serving sentence.

    RA 7160, Sec. 40 · Read the law

39. 39What is the term of office of barangay officials, and how many consecutive terms may they serve in the same position?

    ✓ Three years, and not more than three consecutive terms

    Sec. 43(c) fixes the term of barangay officials and SK members at three (3) years, and Sec. 43(b) bars any local elective official from serving more than three consecutive terms in the same position. Voluntary renunciation is not an interruption of the term.

    RA 7160, Sec. 43(b)-(c) · Read the law

40. 40If the office of punong barangay becomes permanently vacant, who becomes punong barangay?

    ✓ The highest ranking sangguniang barangay member, or in case of his permanent inability, the second highest ranking member

    Sec. 44(b): if a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the punong barangay, the highest ranking sangguniang barangay member becomes punong barangay. Ranking is based on the proportion of votes obtained to the total registered voters in the preceding election; a tie is resolved by drawing of lots.

    RA 7160, Sec. 44(b) · Read the law

41. 41Who fills a permanent vacancy in the sangguniang barangay where automatic succession does not apply?

    ✓ The city or municipal mayor, by appointment, upon recommendation of the sangguniang barangay

    Sec. 45(a)(3): permanent vacancies in the sangguniang barangay are filled by appointment by the city or municipal mayor, upon recommendation of the sangguniang barangay concerned.

    RA 7160, Sec. 45(a)(3) · Read the law

42. 42When the punong barangay is temporarily incapacitated (for example, on leave or suspended), who exercises his powers?

    ✓ The highest ranking sangguniang barangay member, automatically

    Sec. 46(a): the highest ranking sangguniang barangay member automatically exercises the powers of the punong barangay during temporary incapacity, except the power to appoint, suspend, or dismiss employees, which may be exercised only if the incapacity exceeds thirty (30) working days.

    RA 7160, Sec. 46(a) · Read the law

43. 43Where is an administrative complaint against an elective barangay official filed?

    ✓ Before the sangguniang panlungsod or sangguniang bayan concerned, whose decision is final and executory

    Sec. 61(c): a complaint against any elective barangay official is filed before the sangguniang panlungsod or sangguniang bayan concerned, whose decision shall be final and executory.

    RA 7160, Sec. 61(c) · Read the law

44. 44Who may impose preventive suspension on an elective barangay official, and for how long at most for a single suspension?

    ✓ The mayor, for not more than 60 days

    Sec. 63(a)(3): preventive suspension of an elective barangay official is imposed by the mayor. Sec. 63(b): any single preventive suspension shall not extend beyond sixty (60) days, and not more than ninety (90) days within a single year for several cases on the same grounds.

    RA 7160, Sec. 63(a)(3) and (b) · Read the law

45. 45Within what period before a local election may no administrative investigation or preventive suspension of a local elective official take place?

    ✓ Ninety (90) days immediately prior to the election

    Sec. 62(c): no investigation shall be held within ninety (90) days immediately prior to any local election, and no preventive suspension shall be imposed within that period; an existing preventive suspension is automatically lifted when the period starts.

    RA 7160, Sec. 62(c) · Read the law

46. 46In an administrative case, what is the maximum penalty of suspension per offense, and what is the effect of a penalty of removal?

    ✓ Suspension of up to six months per offense (not beyond the unexpired term); removal bars the respondent from running for any elective position

    Sec. 66(b): the penalty of suspension shall not exceed the unexpired term or six (6) months for every administrative offense, and does not bar candidacy. Sec. 66(c): removal from office as a result of an administrative investigation bars the respondent's candidacy for any elective position.

    RA 7160, Sec. 66(b)-(c) · Read the law

47. 47An elective local official may be removed from office on the grounds in Sec. 60 only by whom?

    ✓ By order of the proper court

    The last paragraph of Sec. 60 provides that an elective local official may be removed from office on the enumerated grounds (disloyalty, dishonesty, abuse of authority, etc.) by order of the proper court.

    RA 7160, Sec. 60 · Read the law