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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
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Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

Explanatory Note

There is no doubt that the people in the frontlines during any elections in the country
are members of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI). They play a crucial role in our
elections to ensure that it will be held in an orderly, honest and peaceful manner. This
representation considers the BEls as one of the key personnel for a successful and credible
conduct of elections.

Due to the vital role they play in the electoral process, the members of the BEI are
exposed to countless work-related risks and dangers resulting to physical injuries requiring
medical attention. In addition, there have been reports in the past that many BE! members
were even killed during elections. This eventuality happened in the past and it may happen
again in the future.

It is noteworthy that indeed, the Government is trying to prevent the occurrence of
violence during elections. However, there is still no guarantee that members of the BE! or
anyone serving during elections are safely secured at all possible times. Needless to say,
even without violence, the Government may not be able to fully ensure that the members of
the BE! will not suffer any injury in the performance of the performance of their official duties.

It is in this context that this bill is filed to grant mandatory insurance coverage to all
teachers or any person who will be appointed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
to serve as member of the BEI. This is an additional incentive or benefit on top of those
already given by the COMELEC. With the essential role they play during elections, the
granting of insurance and hospitalization benefits for them are just small measures to pay for
the services they unselfishly rendered to the State and foremost to the Filipino people.

This proposed bill is a re-filed measure from the 16" Congress.

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

pBhi—
EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

Representative
Lone District of Pasay City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.

HOUSE BILL No, #350

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

AN ACT GRANTING COMPULSORY INSURANCE FOR TEACHERS
AND OTHER PERSONS WHO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
ELECTION INSPECTORS (BEI) IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS

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 “BEI Insurance
Benefit Act of 2016”.

Sec. 2. Compulsory Coverage. - Coverage in the insurance shall be
compulsory for teachers and all other persons serving as members of the BEI during
elections. Provided, however, that in case members of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) are appointed to act as BEI,
these personnel are covered by the insurance provided for by this Act

The benefits hereunder defined shall cover any and alll deaths or injury that
may occur in the performance of their duty as members of the BEI

Sec. 3. Definition of terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall
mean

a. “COMELEC’”- means the Commission on Elections;

». “BEI"- means the Board of Election Inspectors appointed as such by
the COMELEC and performs such functions as defined by the Omnibus
Election Code and by the Resolutions or Orders of the COMELEC;

c. “Beneficiaries”- refer to the following:

1. Spouse of the BEI member until he or she remarries;
2. Legitimate or illegitimate child. Provided, that the illegitimate
child shall be entitled to fifty percent (50%) of the share of the
legitimate, legitimated or legally adopted children: Provided, further,


that in the absence of the legitimate, legitimated children or the
member, the dependent illegitimate children shall be entitled to one
hundred percent (100%) of the benefits.

3. The parents who shall be the secondary beneficiaries of the BEI
member in the absence of children.

In the absence of all the foregoing, any other person designated
by the member of the BEI as his/her secondary beneficiary.

d. “GSIS"- means the Government Service Insurance System; and
e. “IC’—means the Insurance Commission.

Sec. 4. Commencement / Termination of Coverage. - The insurance
coverage shall commence from the time the teacher or any person is appointed to
serve as a member of the BEI and will only terminate up to the time of the
completion of the task as a member of the BEI as provided for in the Omnibus
Election Code or Resolutions and Orders of the COMELEC.

Sec. 5. Acquisition of Insurance policy and Payment of Premium.- It shall
be mandatory for the COMELEC to procure an insurance policy from any authorized
insurance companies duly accredited by the Insurance Commission (IC) covering the
teachers or any person appointed as members of the BEI. The insurance policy shall
cover death or physical injuries including hospitalization benefits. The corresponding
premium is to be determined by the GSIS in coordination with the IC. The
COMELEC shall include in its annual budget the necessary amount for the payment
of premium.

Sec. 6. Collection and Remittance of Premium. - The Commission shall
remit directly to the GSIS the required premium within ten (10) days from the
constitution or appointment of the BEI. It is the duty of the COMELEC to submit to
the GSIS the names of all its appointed BEls with corresponding documents as may
be required by the GSIS

Sec. 7. Benefits. — Notwithstanding any other benefits provided for by the
GSIS or any institution granting the same benefits to the insured, the latter is entitled
to the following:

a, Death benefits- The amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos
(PhP250,000.00) shall be awarded to the beneficiary. This amount however
shall be reviewed by the COMELEC and the GSIS, in coordination with the IC
every three years thereafter, but in no case shall be lower than the above
amount.

». Hospitalization Benefits- An amount not exceeding Two Thousand Pesos
(PhP2,000.00) per day of hospitalization bills and other medical expenses
shall be awarded to the insured. Provided however, that the total amount shall
not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP250,000.00). Such
amount shall be reviewed by the COMELEC and the GSIS, in coordination


with the IC, every three years thereafter, but in no case shall be lower than the
above amount.

Sec, 8. Exemption from Tax and other fees. - Benefits paid under this Act
shall be exempt from taxes and all other fees or duties. It shall likewise be
exempted from attachment, garnishment, execution, levy or other processes issued
by the Courts, quasi-judicial or administrative bodies.

Sec. 9. Implementing Rules. The COMELEC, GSIS and the IC shall meet
and promulgate the implementing rules and guidelines for the implementation of this
Act thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act.

Sec. 10. Repealing Clause.- All laws, rules and regulations that may be
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

Sec. 11. Separability Clause.- if any of the provisions of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, all other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in
force and effect.

Sec. 12. 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,