Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEEN CONGRESS
First Regular Session

668

House Bill No.

AUTHORED BY HON. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

From its assimilation in to the local government units, Barangay
Captains have become more active in community governance and
public service. Through various enactments, Barangay Captains have
been obliged to take various responsibilities which includes, among
others, keeping the harmony through the organization of foot patrols;
arbitrating differences between community members; assisting in the
conduct of elections, and most recently, assisting in the evacuation of
communities in disaster areas caused by natural calamity or war.

In these instances, it is not uncommon for Barangay Captains to
literally be in front of a firing line. As in fact, several Barangay
Captains have lost their lives in the service of their communities
against criminals.

Most often, Barangay Captains assume these responsibilities
with little compensation. Moreover, the danger with these functions
puts them in a higher risk in terms of insurance coverage. More
importantly, the present insurance coverage pursuant to republic Act
No. 8291 ( An Act amending PD1146 as amended, expanding and
increasing the coverage and benefits of GSIS, instituting reforms
therein, and for other purposes), covering all government official is
inadequate with regard to the payment of medical, death and burial
expenses.

Hence, this bill seeks to provide additional insurance benefits to
Barangay Captains over and above what 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.


In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is

ay

JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEEN CONGRESS
First Regular Session
668

House Bill No.

AUTHORED BY HON. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS TO
BARANGAY CAPTAINS, PROVING FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF
ITS 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. - The Act shall be known as the “Additional
Barangay Captains’ Insurance Act of 2010”

SEC. 2. Additional Insurance benefits for Barangay Captains. -
In addition to the insurance benefits given to the Barangay Captains
by the Governments Service Insurance System ( GSIS ) under
Republic Act No. 8291, term insurance coverage to all Barangay
Captains providing the following benefits shall be granted;

(1) Death Benefits P200,000.00
(a) due to assassinations or ambush
(b) due to accidents and other similar
Circumstances while in the discharge
Of their official functions
(2) Attempted assassinations not resulting in death but resulting

in serious physical injury 50,000.00
(3) Burial Expenses 50,000.00
(4) Reimbursement of Actual Medical Expenses

not to exceed 100,000.00

SEC. 3. Disqualification from Benefits. — No benefits shall be given
top 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;

(c) notorious negligence; or

(d) unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for atleast
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 acturial 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 for
in section 2.

SEC. 5. Appropriations. - 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.

SEC. 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.

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 Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,