Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._1241

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

AN ACT
GRANTING ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS TO PUNONG BARANGAY, PROVIDING
FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF ITS PREMIUMS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State recognizes the role of punong barangay or barangay chairpersons as the
chief executive of the Barangay government mandated to exercise efficient, effective, and
economical governance and maintain peace and order for the general welfare of its barangay
constituents.

Inherent to the roles of punong barangay are to keep peace by organizing foot patrols,
arbitrate in differences among community members, assist in the conduct of elections, and
facilitate the evacuation of communities in disaster-hit areas brought by natural and man-
made calamities.

In the conduct of these functions, especially during emergencies and calamities,
barangay chief executives are the front-liners, putting their lives at risk in the service of their
respective constituents.

However, the State recognizes that the mandated duties of the punong barangay are
not commensurate to their meager honoraria, allowances and other emoluments. Similarly,
hazard duty pay is not available to barangay chief executives.

‘The associated risks of their functions also place a higher premium to their insurance
coverage. Most importantly, the current insurance benefits provided to all government
officials, including all punong barangay, pursuant to Republic Act. No. 8291 (An Act Amending
Presidential Decree 1146 as amended, expanding and increasing the coverage and benefits of


Government Services and Insurance System (GSIS), instituting reforms therein, and for other
purposes) is deemed insufficient in terms of medical, death, and burial expenses.

Hence, this bill seeks to provide barangay chief executives with additional insurance
benefits beyond what they currently receive from GSIS in recognition of their contributions
‘to the community and advancement of their welfare as public servants.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

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ROMAN T. ROMULO
Lone District, Pasig City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._1241_

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

AN ACT
GRANTING ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS TO PUNONG BARANGAY, 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 Insurance for
Punong Barangay Act of 2022".

SEC. 2. Additional Insurance Benefits for Punong Barangay. - In addition to the
insurance benefits given to the Punong Barangay by the Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS) under Republic Act No. 8291, a term insurance coverage to all Punong Barangay
providing the following benefits shall be granted:

1. Death Benefits P200,000

{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 P50,000

3. Reimbursement of Actual Medical Expenses 100,000
not to exceed on ambushes, attempted assassinations not resulting in death,
accidents and other similar circumstances while in the discharge of their official
functions


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SEC. 3. Disqualification from benefits. - No benefits shall be given to any Punong
Barangay or his/her 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 negligence;

(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 granted to Punong Barangay 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 Punong Barangay 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, 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,