FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. ____ 
906 
Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. 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 
government'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. 
EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
Senator 


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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
I7 JUL -3 P6:21 
SENATE 
s . B . N ~ .  906 
Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS TO 
BARANGAY CAPTAINS, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT 
OF 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 
“Expanded Barangay Captains’ Insurance Act of 2007” 
SECTION 2. Supplemental lnsurance Benefits for Barangay 
Captains. - In 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: 
1) Death benefit in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos 
(P250,OOO.OO) caused by assassination, accident and other similar 
circumstances while in the conduct of their official duties and 
functions, or have direct relation thereto; 
2) Burial expenses in an amount not exceeding Fifty Thousand Pesos 
(P50,OOO.OO); 
3) Entitlement to reimbursement for actual medical expenses in an 
amount not exceeding One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PlOO,OOO.OO) 
for injuries sustained from attempted assassinations, accidents and 
other similar circumstances while in the performance of their 
official duties and functions. 
SECTION 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: 
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a) Gross negligence on the part of the Barangay Captain; 
b) Willful intention to injure or kill oneself; 
c) Habitual drunkenness or intoxication; 
d) Unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for at least one (1) 
month prior to the injury, sickness or death; 
e) Such analogous grounds and circumstances. 
SECTION 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. 
SECTION 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. 
SECTION 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. 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. -- If any provision of this Act is 
held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect the remainder 
thereof. 
SECTION 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. 
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Approved, 
SECTION 9. Effectiuity. --- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
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