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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party List Representatives FraneiscoAshley L. Acedillo
and Gary C. Alejano

Explanatory Note

When the fourteen (14) marines who were the subject and honoree of Senate Resolution No, 5
perished in the line of duty last 10 July 2007, their families received well-deserved financial
assistance from various sources. Although the same could never soothe the pain of losing a loved
‘one, the same can certainly help in the difficult and uncertain times the families were bound to
face after burying their beloved son, father of husband.

The undersigned notes, however, that several personnel of our military perish in battle while
exercising their primary duty in preserving the peace, order, and security of the country yet the
nation barely notice their sacrifices and worse, no financial assistance were extended to their
families if not for the intervention of well-meaning individuals who bring to our attention their
plight.

This Bill seeks to address the problem of the inequality and the discrepancy in the treatment,
particularly in the benefits and/ or financial assistance received by the families, of members of
the armed forces who perish or who are injured or wounded in the line of duty.

The members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are frequently called upon to put
their lives and limbs in harm's way to protect our people, our freedom and our democratic
institutions,

It is only fair that we look after and provide for the families of those who would lose their lives
or would be injured in defense of our nation and our people. This is particularly important now
that the conflict in Basilan and Sulu has assumed the proportion of a full scale war, with
mounting casualties on both sides.

‘The immediate passage of this Bill is, therefore, respectfully sought.

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ISCO ASHLEY L. ACEDILLO. ARY C. ALEJANO.


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House Bill No. 969

Introduced by MAGDALO Party List Representatives Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo
and Gary C. Alejano

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND BENEFITS FOR
ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES 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 House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Title. - This act shall be known as the "AFP Insurance Coverage Act of

2013".

SEC, 2. Additional Insurance Coverage and Benefits. - In addition to any existing
insurance coverage and benefits given to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP), the State shall obtain from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) additional
insurance coverage for all members of the AFP providing the following additional benefits:

(a) Death benefits of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pesos (P250,000.00) for all
members of the AFP who shall perish while in the line of duty;

(b) Disability benefits of up to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P250,000.00) for all
members of the AFP who shall suffer total or partial disability, whether permanent or
temporary, arising from any injury sustained in the line of duty;

(©) Reimbursement of actual medical expenses up to but not to exceed One Hundred
Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) for all AFP members who shall be hospitalized or who

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
‘AFP 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 of a crime (by the AFP 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 to 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 premiums 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 Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), shall promulgate
and issue the rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Act with ninety

(90) days from the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause.- If for any reason any provision 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,

Approved,