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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5284

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AS the smallest unit of government, the welfare of barangays, including its
Officials and employees, is being overlooked most of the time despite the important role
they play in the society we live in.

To give due recognition to their small contribution in keeping the government
running smoothly and efficiently, this bill seeks to give barangay officials, barangay
tanod and other barangay employees Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
(Philhealth) coverage and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) benefits.

These benefits will be of great help to barangay officials and employees during
their time of need, especially with regards to their health. Their future, and of their
dependents, will also be ensured with the benefits provided for by the GSIS to its
members.

In return, these additional benefits shall result to a better and inspired service by
the barangays to the public.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

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CARMELOF,

First District,

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

5284

House Bill No.__

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

AN ACT GIVING PHILHEALTH AND GSIS COVERAGE
TO ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

BE it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:

Sec. 1. Title: This act shall be known as “Barangay Philhealth and GSIS
Coverage Act of 2010".

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy: It is the policy of the State to promote the
welfare of barangay officials and employees who work at the grassroots level of
government. To fulfill this, the government shall adopt measures to help uplift the quality
of life of all barangay workers.

Sec. 3: Scope: The bill shall cover the following barangay workers: 1. Punong
Barangay; 2. Barangay Kagawad; 3. Members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa; 4.
Barangay Tanods; 5. Barangay Secretary; 6. Barangay Treasurer, 7. and two other
barangay employees.

Sec. 4. GSIS and Philhealth coverage - The aforementioned barangay
officials and employees shall automatically be considered members of the GSIS and
Philhealth and shall enjoy insurance, retirement, separation and other benefits extended
by the agencies to their members. The GSIS and Philhealth shall make special
provisions in order to facilitate the inclusion of barangay officials and employees in their
coverage.


Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations — Within six (6) months from the
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Government
Service Insurance System and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and other
agencies concemed shall promulgate rules and guidelines as may be necessary for the
proper implementation of this Act.

Sec. 6. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full
force and effect.

Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders or issuances, or any
parts thereof which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

Sec. 8. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect upon its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,