Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

ong

H:B.No.__& 9

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the implementation of government policies, plans and programs, the Barangay, as the
basic political unit of the country, plays a very significant role. It serves as the frontline of the
government's initiatives for national development at the grassroot level.

The Barangay Captain, as Executive Officer, implements developmental projects of the
government. Over time, the Barangay had evolved as a critical factor in the implementation and
success of the govemment's law enforcement agenda. In the performance of his functions,
Barangay Captains inevitably cross paths with criminals. It comes with the territory. It is a fact
that a good number of Barangay Captains and their families have become the victims of
vengeance and retaliation.

This bill attempts to provide supplemental benefits to Barangay Captains for death,
injuries and sickness that they will sustain in the conduct of their official duties and functions.
The measure goes beyond rhetorical appreciation and provides a certain level of comfort for the
difficult work they perform and all the attendant risks that they are exposed to. For these
reasons, it is but fitting that Barangay Captains should be given refuge in the law.

In view of the foregoing considerations, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Lone District, Province of Aurora


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

~H.B.No. 279

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

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

Be jt 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 “Expanded Barangay
Captains’ Insurance Act of 2010"

SEC. 2. Supplemental Insurance Benefits for Barangay Captains. |n addition to the
insurance benefits being extended to 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:

Death benefit in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P250,000.00)
caused by assassination, accident and other similar circumstances while in the conduct of their
official duties and functions, or have direct relation thereto;

Burial expenses in an amount not exceeding Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00);

Entitlement to reimbursement for actual medical expenses in an amount not exceeding
One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) for injuries sustained from attempted
assassinations, accidents and other similar circumstances while in the performance of their
official duties and functions. .

SEC. 3. Grounds for Disqualification. The Barangay Captain or his beneficiaries shall
not be entitled to claim for the foregoing benefits when the injury, sickness or death was
occasioned or caused by the following:

Gross negligence on the part of the Barangay Captain;
‘Willful intention to injure or kill oneself;
Habitual drunkenness or intoxication;


Unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for at least one (1) month prior to
the injury, sickness or death;

Such analogous grounds and circumstances.

SEC. 4. Presumption. For purposes of this Act, it is prima facie presumed that the
death, injury or sickness sustained by a Barangay Captain is work related.

SEC.5. Actuarial Study. Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the
GSIS shall prepare an actuarial plan in order to determine the premiums to be paid
corresponding to the benefits to be received by the barangay captains in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2 hereof.

SEC. 6. Appropriation. The amount corresponding to the total annual insurance
premiums computed on the basis of the actuarial study mandated under Section 4 hereof shall
be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law,
Thereafter, the expenses for its continued implementation shall be included in the subsequent
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. |f any provision of this Act is held to be unconstitutional or
invalid, the same shall not affect the remainder thereof,

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, and part thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby

repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication
in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulations.

Approved,