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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC } 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
Introduced by SENATOR PANFILO M. LACSON 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
From the time of its creation and inclusion into 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 their communities against criminals and in the call of duty. 
Most often, barangay captains assume these responsibilities with little 
compensation. Moreover, the danger associated with these hnctions puts them in 
the higher risk bracket 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 far 
them to honestly continue their public service. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval o f  this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
PA F OM. ACSON 
Senator 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC } 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 3 8 
Introduced by SENATOR PANFILO M. LACSON 
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 2007". 
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 
P200,000.00 
(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 P100,OOO.OO 
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; 
(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 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) newspaper of 
general circulation. 
Approved,