THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
1 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Firsf Regular Session 
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 grassroot 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 
earnestly sought. 
EDG * / A  
RDO J. ANGARA 


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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
1 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
S. No. I055 
Introduced by Senator Edgardo J. 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 lnsurance 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,OOO.OO) 
caused 
by 
assassination, 
accident 
and 
other 
similar 
circumstances while in the conduct of their official duties and functions, or have 
direct relation thereto; 
2) 
(P50,OOO.OO); 
Burial expenses in an amount not exceeding Fifty Thousand Pesos 
3) 
Entitlement to reimbursement for actual medical expenses in an 
amount not exceeding One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PI 00,000.00) 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; 
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 inandated 
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 
iinplementation shall be iiicluded 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. 
Approved,