Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ze a

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN ALFRED VARGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 389 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of the Philippines lists the duties and responsibilities of the Punong Barangay which
includes enforcing all laws and ordinances, maintaining public order and safety in the
Barangay, ensuring the delivery of basic services, and promoting the general welfare of the
Barangay.

In performing their duties and responsibilities, these Barangay Captains face danger
on an everyday basis, many of them have even lost their lives in the service, Thus, this
Representation finds the need to provide them with additional Insurance benefits to allow
them to take care of themselves and their families when the worst case scenario happens to
them, This will empower our Barangay Captains to effectively carry out their responsibilities
inthe country

Inline of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. oe

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
GRANTING ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS TO BARANGAY CHAIRMEN,
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF ITS PREMIUMS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1, Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Additional Barangay
Captains’ Insurance Act of 2019."
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insurance benefits given to the Barangay Captains by the Government Service Insurance

:, 2. Additional Insurance Benefits for Barangay Captains. ~ \n addition to the

System (GSIS) under Republic Act No. 8291, a term insurance coverage providing the

following benefits shall be granted to all barangay captains:

1, Death Benefits P200,000.00
(a) due to assassination or ambush
(b) due to accidents and other similar circumstances
while in the dischargeof their official functions
2, Attempted assassinations not resulting in death but 50,000.00
Resulting in serious physical injury
3, Burial Expenses 50,000.00

4, Reimbursement of Actual Medical Expenses not to exceed 100,000.00


The aforestated written permission or waiver shall be submitted within thirty (30)
days from the date of their assumption of office: Provided, however, that public officials and
employees who are already exercising the functions of their respective offices upon the
effectivity of this Act shall submit the same not later than thirty (30) days from the

effectivity of the Rules and Regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

SEC, 3. Disqualification from benefits. ~ No benetits shall be given to any barangay
captain or his/her beneficiaries when the Injury, sickness or death was occasioned or
caused by any of the following

(a) habitual drunkenness or intoxication;
(b) willful intention to injure or kill oneself;
(c) notorious negligence; or

(d) unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for at least one (1) month prior

to death or accident.

SEC. 4, Actuarial Study. ~ The GSIS shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity
of this Act, conduct an actuarial study to determine the premiums to be paid corresponding
to the benefits to be granted to barangay captains in accordance with the schedule provided

in Section 2.

SEC. 5. Appropriation. - The National Government shall appropriate annually and

included in the General Appropriations Act an amount corresponding to the total annual
insurance premiums of the barangay captains based on the actuarial study under Section 4
hereot,

SEC. 6, Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The GSIS, in coordination with the
Department of Interior and Local Government, shall promulgate the rules and regulations

necessary to implement the provisions of this Act

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If for any reason any provision or section of this Act is
declared unconstitutional, such portions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and

effect.


SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations

inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC, 9, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete

publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved