NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS WITHIN THE 
COVERAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS), 
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291 ENTITLED "THE 
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF 1997", AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines is unique with its barangay government system. From the old 
system of barangay leadership in communities, the citizens learn to support one 
another in the achievement of their collective goals, resolve concerns and issues 
confronting them and foster the great sense of bayanihan that defines the Filipino 
way of life.
In the recent years, the barangay serves as the closest organized local unit 
for the people. They are in the first line of access in terms of delivering basic 
services. In the Local Government Code of 1991, the role of barangay officials is 
aptly recognized as they play the day-to-day operations of governance. They are 
active in providing round-the-clock security, threshing out the differences amongst 
neighbors in the Katarungang Pambarangay, enforcing of basic laws and policies, 
ensuring the safety of the Barangay, and other concerns, among others.
The bill seeks to augments the meager compensation and benefits enjoyed 
by the barangay officials by making them part and covered by the Government


Service Insurance System (GSIS), thereby amending Republic Act No. 8291 or the 
Government Service Insurance system Act of 1997. The inclusion of the barangay 
officials under the GSIS coverage is a benefit granted not only in recognition of the 
untold sacrifices and dedications of the thousands of barangay officials for the 
upkeep of their respective barangays.
Therefore, the swift approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
CYNTHIA A. VILLAR


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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s. No. 527
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Introduced by SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS WITHIN THE 
COVERAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS), 
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291 ENTITLED "THE 
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF 1997", AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as "GSIS Coverage of
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Barangay Officials Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State
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to promote the welfare of barangay officials, who make democracy function in the
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smallest territorial and political subdivision of the government. As part of the
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promotion of their welfare, the State shall ensure that they are covered by the
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existing insurance, medical and health service programs of the government under
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existing laws.
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Sec. 3. Barangay Officials. - For the purpose of this Act, barangay officials
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shall refer to the Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay members,
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whether elected or appointed in accordance with Section 45 of the Local
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Government Code.


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Sec. 4. Section 2(d) of Republic Act No. 8291 is hereby further amended to
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read as follows:
"SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. - Unless the 
context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall 
mean:
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- X X X -
(d) Employee or Member - Any person, receiving 
compensation while in the service of an employer as 
defined herein, whether by election or appointment, 
irrespective of status of appointment, including barangay 
and sanggunian officials, WHETHER OR NOT 
RECEIVING FIXED MONTHLY COMPENSATION
Sec. 5. Section 2(i) of the same Republic Act is hereby further amended to 
read as follows:
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"SECTION 2. Definition of Terms.- Unless the
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context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall
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mean:
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- X X X -
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(i) Compensation - The basic pay or salary
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received by an employee, pursuant to his
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election/appointment, excluding per diems, bonuses,
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overtime pay, honoraria EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
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BARANGAY AND 
SANGGUIAN 
OFFICIALS,
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allowances and any other emoluments 
received in
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addition to the basic pay which are not integrated into
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the basic pay under existing laws"


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Sec. 6. Compulsory Coverage. - All barangay officials shall be included in the
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compulsory membership of the Government Service Insurance System under Section
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3 of Republic Act No. 8291.
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The GSIS shall make special provisions in order to facilitate the inclusion of
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barangay officials in its benefits coverage.
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Sec. 7. Limitation of the Coverage. - Barangay officials who are already
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enjoying insurance, retirement, disability, separation, unemployment benefit, health
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and medical insurance from the government shall not be covered by this Act.
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Sec. 8. Subsidy from the LGUs. - The provinces, cities, or municipalities,
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subject to the availability of funds of their respective local government units and
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without sacrificing delivery of adequate basic services to their respective
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constituents, should devise lawful schemes, systems and programs allowing them to
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contribute or subsidize the monthly contributions to GSIS of the barangay officials.
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Sec. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The GSIS, in coordination and in
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consultation with the Department of Interior and Local Government, Liga ng mga
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Barangay, and other agencies concerned, shall promulgate and adopt such rules and
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guidelines as may be necessary for the proper implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 10. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is
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declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provisions
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hereof not affected thereby shall continue to be in force and effect.
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Sec. 11. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
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executive order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent or contrary to
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the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
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following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general
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circulation.
Approved,