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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__2695

Mngy O

Introduced by Honorable Roy M. Loyola

EXPLANATORY NOTE

From the time of its creation and inclusion 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 of the peace through
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 the firing line. In fact, several barangay captains have lost their lives in the
service of the 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
the higher risk in terms of insurance coverage. More importantly, the present
insurance coverage pursuant to Republic Act. No. 8291 (An Act Amending PD 1146
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

M. LOYOLA



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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill NOB 9D,

Introduced by Honorable Roy M. Loyola

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 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 2013".

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 200,000.00

(a) due to assassination or ambush

(b) due to accidents and other similar
circumstances while in the discharge
of their official functions

2. Burial Expenses P 50,000.00

3. Reimbursement of Actual Medical
Expenses not to exceed 100,000.00
on ambushes, attempted assassinations not resulting in death,
accidents and other similar circumstances while in the discharge
of their official functions.

SEC. 3. Disqualification from benefits. - No benefits 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;
(©) notorious negligence;


() 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 in Section 2.

‘SEC. 5. Appropriation. - 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. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,