Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H. No. 104

Introduced by Hon. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. 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 grassroots 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 rhetorical 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

eamestly sought.
ev Ory.

JUAN EDGARDO “SO!



THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC }
OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session }
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
104

H. No.

Introduced by Rep. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara

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 of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Expanded
Barangay Captains’ Insurance Act of 2004”

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 all 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);

3) 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 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;

4) 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. Thereafter, 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, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


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

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

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Approved,