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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) are tasked everyday in ensnring public safety and 
providing a peaceful environment for everyone. They are among our first line of defense against 
criminals. Their work entails them to be in dangerous places and do dangerous works to preserve the 
peace and quiet of our community. 
However, given the usual peril that their work demands, our police are unfortunately ill-equipped. They, 
most of the time, have inaileqnate equipment to fight off Climinal elements who are armed with weapons 
that are more technologically advanced than what our police possess. Such situation increases the risks 
that our policemen face everyday. 
The lack of budget in th\) PNP limits the equipment available to our police. It does uot, however, limit 
their capability to fulfil their duties effectively. They put their lives on the line everyday. Oftentimes, 
when an unfortunate incident occurs, such as death, or injuries, the families and loved ones of these 
officers are the ones who suffer. 
This bill seeks to provide financial assistance to families of policemen who perished, got injured, or 
disabled while in the line of duty. Although the amount to be given may not be big enough to compensate 
fm' the life of a loved one, it is hoped that the additional insurance will somehow help cushion the impact 
of the demise of their loved ones. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is 
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SIXTl<~ENTH CONGRJ~SS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF' THt; I'HILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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JUL -8 P5:13 
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND BENEFITS FOR 
ALL MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE WHO ARE KILLED, 
WOUNDED OR INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE 
PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUMS AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Title. - This act shall be known as the "PNP Insurance Coverage Act of 
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2013." 
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SEC. 2. Additional Insurance Coverage and Benefits. - In addition to any existing 
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insurance coverage and benefits given to members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the 
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State shall obtain from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) additional insurance 
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coverage for all members of the PNP providing the following additional benefits: 
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(a) Death benefits of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pesos (p250,OOO,OO) for all members 
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of the PNP who .shall perish while in the line of duty; 
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(b) Disability benefits of up to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P250,OOO,OO) for all 
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members of the PNP who shall suffer total or partial disability, whether permanent or 
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temporary, arising from any injury sustained in the line of duty; 
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(c) Reimbursement of actual medical expenses up to but not to exceed One Hundred 
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Thousand Pesos (PIOO,OOO,OO) for all PNP members who shall be hospitalized or who 
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shall require medical attendance for injuries sustained while in the line of duty, 
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SEC. 3. Disqualification from benefits. - No benefits shall be given to any 
member of the PNP or his beneficiaries if and when the death, injury, or sickness is 
occasioned or caused by any of the following: 
(a) Willful intention to injure or kill oneself; 
(b) Notorious negligence; 
(c) Commission ofa crime (by the PNP member); 
(d) Unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for at least one (1) year prior 
to the incident causing the death, injury or sickness. 
SEC 4. Actuarial Study. - The GSIS shall, within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, conduct an actuarial study to determine the premiums t6 be paid 
corresponding to the benefits and coverage provided under this Act as specified under 
Section 2 hereof. 
SEC. 5. Appropriation. - The National Government shall appropriate annually 
and include in the General Appropriations Act the amount corresponding to the total 
annual insurance premium/s necessary to provide for the additional coverage and benefits 
under Section 2 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), and the Philippine National 
Police (PNP), shall promulgate and issue the rules and regulations necessary to 
implement the provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days from effectivity of this Act. 
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If for any reason any provision or section of this 
Act is declared unconstitutional, such part or portions not affected thereby shall remain in 
full force and effect. 
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - Any other issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations, or parts thereof not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
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