Legarda, who filed Senate Bill No. 2786, or the Regularization of Barangay Officials Act, remarked that the lack of financial stability of barangay officials might cause them financial stress, which may lead to ineffective delivery of government services.
“We want our barangay officials to receive the same full benefits that other government workers enjoy, giving them the peace of mind they deserve — especially after serving their communities,” said Legarda.
“The most basic unit of local government must also be incentivized for their efforts for their public service, as they usually are the most tangible persons of the State many residents see,” she added.
