Benefits that barangay (village) officials are getting under pro-visions of the Local Government Code are not commensurate to their duties and functions, according to a lawmaker.

The provisions enumerating benefits and privileges for the barangay officials “leave much to be desired,” Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela City (Metro Manila) on Sunday said, adding that their political jurisdiction may be small but their duties are expansive.

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