SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Cynthia A Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines is unique with its barangay government system. From the old 
system of barangay leadership in communities, the citizens learn to support one another 
in the achievement of their collective goals, resolve concerns and issues confronting 
them and foster the great sense of bayanihan that defines the Filipino way of life. 
In recent years, the barangay serves as the closest organized local unit for the 
people. They are in the first line of access in terms of delivering basic services. In the 
Local Government Code of 1991, the role of barangay officials is aptly recognized as 
they play the day-to-day operations of governance. They are active in providing round-
the-clock security, threshing out the differences amongst neighbors in the Katarungang 
Pambarangay, enforcement of basic laws and policies, ensuring the safety of the 
Barangay, and other concerns, among others. 
This legislation augments the meager compensation and benefits enjoyed by the 
barangay officials by making them part and covered by the Government Service 
Insurance System (GSIS). It is a token merit for the untold sacrifices and dedications 'of 
the thousand of barangay officials. 
Early cognizant of this policy measure is earnestly recommended. 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Senate Bil No. 301 
Introduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar 
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INCLUDING BARAN GAY OFFICIALS WITHIN THE COVERAGE OF THE 
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress of the 
Philippines assembled: 
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SECTION 1. The coverage of the Government Service Insurance System 
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(GSIS) is hereby expanded by including barangay officials as members of the System. 
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The GSIS in consultation and coordination with the Department of Interior and 
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Local Government (GSIS) and the league representing barangay captains and officials 
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shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. 
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The rules and regulations shall cover the rate of premiums and the manner of its 
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payment, the extent of insurance coverage, the contributions to be collected from 
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barangay officials concerned and the possible contributions of provinces, cities and 
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municipalities, the possible fund that may be sourced from the General Appropriations 
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Act, and other issues of significance. 
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SECTION 2. Any other provision of law, decree, order orders and regulations 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
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publication in two newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette whichever 
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comes earlier. 
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Approved, 
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