Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. 566

Introduced by Representative Jaime R. Fresnedi

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the amount of the basic monthly pension of the surviving
spouse as covered by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) by amending
Presidential Decree No. 1146.

With the death of a member, survivorship benefits ensure that their qualified loved ones
still receive 50% of their pension, However, in recent years, the Philippines has experienced
the effects of inflation. This inflation has translated into higher costs for basic goods and
services, impacting the financial stability of countless households. Surviving spouses and their
dependent children, who are already dealing with the emotional toll of losing a loved one, are
now being confronted with mounting financial pressures, such as increased expenses for food,
housing, education, and healthcare.

The proposed amendment herein would not largely affect the financial viability of the
GSIS because the pension is normally based on the maximum life expectancy of a member. In
effect, the death of a member will not put a dent on the financial status of the GSIS because the
survivorship benefits would just be as if the member is still alive if based on the maximum life
expectancy of the member.

This legislation aims to alleviate the financial strain on the families of those surviving
pensioner. It acknowledges that the surviving spouses and dependent children often face a
harsh reality of financial instability and uncertainty, and it is our duty to provide them with a
safety net during these challenging times.

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

JAL ‘SNEDI
Répresentative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 565

Introduced by Rep. Jaime R. Fresnedi

AN ACT
INCREASING THE SURVIVORSHIP PENSION OF SPOUSES OF PENSIONERS
COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS),
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1416,
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE
INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF 1997”

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

SECTION 1. Section 21(b) of Presidential Decree No. 1146, is hereby further amended
to read as follows:

(b) The survivorship pension shall be paid as follows:

(1) When the dependent spouse is the only survivor, he/she shall receive [the
basic] A survivorship pension EQUIVALENT TO SEVENTY-FIVE
PERCENT (75%) OF THE BASIC MONTHLY PENSION for life or
until he/she remarries;

(2) xxx;
(3) xxx."

SEC. 2. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act shall be deemed
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not affected there shall remain in force and
effect.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. ~ All Acts, Presidential Decrees, Executive Orders and
Administrative Orders, Rules and Regulations and other such issuances or parts thereof which
are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.


Approved,