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Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the implementation of government policies, plans and programs, the Barangay,
as the basic political unit of the country, plays a very significant role, It serves as the
frontline of the government's initiatives for national development at the grasstoot level.

‘The Barangay Captain, as Executive Officer, implements developmental projects
of the government. Over time, the Barangay had evolved as a critical factor in the
implementation and success of the government's law enforcement agenda. In the
performance of his functions, Barangay Captains inevitably cross paths with criminals. It
‘comes with the territory. It is a fact, that a good number of Barangay Captains and their
families have become the victims of vengeance and retaliation.

‘This bill attempts to provide supplemental benefits to Barangay Captains for
death, injuries and sickness that they will sustain in the conduct of their official duties
and functions. The measure goes beyond thetorical appreciation and provides a certain
level of comfort for the difficult work they perform and all the attendant risks that they
are exposed to, For these reasons, it is but fitting that Barangay Captains should be given
refuge in the law.

In view of the foregoing considerations, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly

sought.
Aries J. ANGARA

Senator


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

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

SECTION 1. Short Title, - This Act shall be known as the “Expanded Barangay
Captains? Insurance Act of 2010”

SEC. 2. Supplemental Insurance Benefits for Barangay Captains. - In addition
to the insurance benefits being extended to Barangay Captains by the Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS) under Republic Act No. 8291, a term insurance
coverage to ali Barangay Captains providing the following benefits shall be granted:

1) Death benefit in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P250,000.00) caused by assassination, accident and other similar
circumstances while in the conduct of their official duties and functions, or
have direct relation thereto;

2) Burial expenses in an amount not exceeding Fifty Thousand Pesos

(P50,000.00);
Entitlement to reimbursement for actual medical expenses in an amount not
exceeding One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) for injuries sustained

from attempted assassinations, accidents and other similar circumstances

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while in the performance of their official duties and functions.

SEC. 3. Grounds for Disqualification, - ‘The Barangay Captain or his
beneficiaries shall not be entitled to claim for the foregoing benefits when the injury,
sickness or death was occasioned or caused by the following:

a) Gross negligence on the part of the Barangay Captain;

b) Willful intention to injure or kill oneself;

c) Habitual drunkenness or intoxication;


d) Unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for at least one (1) month
prior to the injury, sickness or death;

e) Such analogous grounds and circumstances.

SEC. 4, Presumption - For purposes of this Act, it is prima facie presumed that

the death, injury or sickness sustained by a Barangay Captain is work related.

SEC. 5. Actuarial Study. - Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this
Act, the GSIS shall prepare an actuarial plan in order to determine the premiums to be
paid corresponding to the benefits to be received by the barangay captains in accordance

with the provisions of Section 2 hereof.

SEC. 6. Appropriation. - The amount corresponding to the total annual insurance
premiums computed on the basis of the actuarial study mandated under Section 4 hereof
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment
into law. Thereafler, the expenses for its continued implementation shall be included in

the subsequent General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. -- If any provision of this Act is held to be

unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect the remainder thereof.

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. -- All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations, and part thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this

Act, ate hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectinity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulations.

Approved,