Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

6445
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Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO L. SYJUCO, JR., PH.D.

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to recognize and acknowledge the sacrifices of our Barangay
Officials and Barangay Tanod as government employees with the purpose of including
them in the coverage of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

The Barangay officials serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of
government policies, priority development programs, projects and activities in the
community.

The Barangay Tanods are always in the front lines whenever there is a
disturbance in the locality of their jurisdiction. Also, perform the jobs well to maintain
and promote peace, public safety and tranquility in their locality.

In view of the foregoing, by recognizing them as government employees and thus
part of GSIS, Barangay Officials and Barangay Tanods will be enjoying insurance
coverage and retirement pension, among other benefits.

For this reason, the passage of this bill takes higher priority.

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AUGUSTO L. SYJUCO, JR., PH.D.
2” District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 8445

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO L. SYJUCO, JR., PH.D.

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to recognize and acknowledge the sacrifices of our Barangay
Officials and Barangay Tanod as government employees with the purpose of including
them in the coverage of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).

The Barangay officials serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of
government policies, priority development programs, projects and activities in the
community.

The Barangay Tanods are always in the front lines whenever there is a
disturbance in the locality of their jurisdiction. Also, perform the jobs well to maintain
and promote peace, public safety and tranquillity in their locality.

In view of the foregoing, by recognizing them as government employees and thus
part of GSIS, Barangay Officials and Barangay Tanods will be enjoying insurance
coverage and retirement pension, among other benefits.

For this reason, the passage of this bill takes higher priority.

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AUGUSTO L. SYJUCO, YR’, PH.D.
2” District, Province of Iloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 8445

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO L. SYJUCO, JR., PH.D.

AN ACT AMENDING PRESEDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1146, AS AMENDED,
EXPANDING AND INCREASING THE COVERAGE AND BENEFITS OF THE
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM TO INCLUDE ELECTED AND
APPOINTED BARANGAY OFFICIALS, BARANGAY TANODS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 (i) of Presidential Decree No. 1146, as amended,
otherwise known as the “revised Government Service Insurance Act of 1977”, is hereby
further amended to read as follows:

“(i) Compensation- The basic pay or salary received by an employee, pursuant
to his election/appointment, excluding per diems, bonuses, overtime pay, honoraria,
allowances and any other emoluments received in addition to the basic pay which are
not integrated into the basic pay under existing laws. PROVIDED, THAT IN THE CASE
OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED BARANGAY OFFICIALS, BARANGAY TANODS
THEIR COMPENSATIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPUTING THEIR
CONTRIBUTIONS AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES PURSUANT TO THIS ACT,
SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF THE HONORARIA,
ALLOWANCES AND SUCH OTHER EMOLUMENTS AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY
LAW OR BARANGAY, MUNICIPAL OR CITY ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991.”

SECTION 2. Section 3 of Presidential Decree No. 1146, as amended, is hereby
further amended to read as follows:
“B. MEMBERSHIP IN THE GSIS

SECTION 3. Compulsory Membership. — Membership in the GSIS shall be
optional, and shall not be compulsory, for all employees receiving compensation who
have not reached the compulsory retirement age, irrespective of employment status,
INCLUDING ELECTED AND APPOINTED BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND BARANGAY


TANODS BUT EXCLUDING (except) members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
and the Philippine National Police, subject to the other social security protection such as
disability, survivorship, separation, and unemployment benefits.”

SECTION 4. The GSIS, in consultation and coordination with the Department of
Interior and Local Govemment (DILG) and the league representing barangay officials
and tanods, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions
of this Act. The rules and regulations shall cover the rate of premiums and the manner
of its payment, the extent of insurance coverage, the contributions to be collected from
barangay officials and tanod concerned and the possible contributions of provinces,
cities and municipalities thereto.

SECTION 5. Any other provision of law, decree, order or regulations inconsistent
with provisions of this Act hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Approved,