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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 
Introduced by SENATOR LUISA “LOI” P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
From its incorporation into 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 peace 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 the 
front of a firing line. As in fact, several barangay captains have lost their lives in the 
service of their communities against criminals and the call of duty. 
Most often, barangay captains assume these responsibilities with little 
compensation. Moreover, the danger associated 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 officials 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 they 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 earnestly requested. 
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LUISA f f ~ o ~ f f  
~EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
.. . 
, 
Introduced by SENATOR LUISA “LOI” P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
GRANTING ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS TO BARANGAY CAPTAINS, 
PROVIDING 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. - This Act shall be known as the ”Additional Barangay 
Captains’ Insurance Act of 2004” 
SEC. 2. Additional Insurance Benefits For Barangay Captains. - In addition to 
the insurance benefits given to the 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 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 benefit shall be given to 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 neghgence; or 
(d) 
unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for at least 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 actuarial 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. 
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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, 
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