P12,500 hazard pay for court sheriffs sought
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P12,500 hazard pay for court sheriffs sought

/ 05:27 AM January 15, 2025

P12,500 hazard pay for court sheriffs sought

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MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is pushing for a measure to provide all court sheriffs, often placed in unsafe and hostile situations, a monthly hazard pay of P12,500.

Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro filed House Bill No. 11239, citing the crucial role of court sheriffs in administering justice by enforcing court orders such as evictions and asset recovery.

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“This duty often places them in dangerous and hostile situations where they face physical threats, harassment, and even acts of violence,” she said.

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The bill was referred on Monday to the House committee on justice. Luistro said a monthly P12,500 hazard pay would “help ensure that sheriffs remain motivated to perform their duties effectively despite the risks.”

Under HB 11239, the proposed compensation covers those in regional trial courts, metropolitan trial courts, municipal trial courts in cities, and Shari’a district courts. —Jeannette I. Andrade

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