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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

32
HOUSE BILL NO. is

Introduced by: Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon II!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The present government insurance coverage pursuant to Republic Act. No. 8291 (An
Act Amending PD 1146 as amended, expanding and increasing the coverage and benefits of
GSIS, instituting reforms therein, and for other purposes) covering all government officials is
inadequate with regard to the payment of medical, death, and burial expenses. This bill seeks
to provide additional insurance benefits to barangay captains over and above what they are
currently receiving under the GSIS in recognition of their contribution to the community and
as an encouragement for them to honestly continue their public service.

This measure was previously filed by Senator Panfilo Lacson in the 15" Congress.

Passage of this bill is earnestly sought now in the 17" Congress.

IL J. ABAYON II
Representative
Party-List AANGAT TAYO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

99
HOUSE BILL NO. 1492

Introduced by: Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

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

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as “Additional Barangay Captains’
Insurance Act.”

SECTION 2. Additional Insurance Benefits for Barangay Captains. ~ In addition to the
insurance benefits given to the Barangay Captains by the Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS) under Republic Act No. 829], a term insurance coverage to all barangay
captains providing the following benefits shall be granted

1, Death Benefits (200,00)
(a) due to assassination or ambush
(b) due to accidents and other similar circumstances while in the discharge of their
official functions

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Burial Expenses (50,000)

Reimbursement of Actual Medical Expenses (not to exceed 100,000) on ambushes,
attempted assassinations not resulting in death, accidents and other similar
circumstances while in the discharge of their official functions.

SECTION 3. Disqualification from benefits. ~ No benefits shall be given to any barangay
captain or his 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
(©) notorious negligence


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

SECTION 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 received by the barangay captains in accordance with the schedule provided
in Section 2

SECTION 5. Appropriation. - The National Government shall appropriate annually and
include 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
hereof.

SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The GSIS, in coordination with the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), shall promulgate the rules and
regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 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

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and fegulations _
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. - 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,