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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
First Regular Session 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. OsmeAa 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
As a basic political unit, the barangay plays a very important role as frontline 
implement or of government policies, plans, programs and activities. For what little 
has been said about the role of the barangay in the development of the country, the 
barangay captain deserves some credit for the unheralded but nonetheless 
fundamental contribution to nation-building that he makes as head of the barangay. 
The barangay captain assists national agencies in their campaigns and projects 
which are to implemented within his territorial jurisdiction. Drug enforcement agencies 
depend on him to identify suspicious looking outsiders involved in illegal drug 
trafficking within his area; and police officers go to him for information related to their 
investigations or campaigns. As a result of these involvements, barangay captains 
often become the natural targets for criminals. 
This bill seeks to grant additional insurance benefits to barangay captains for 
death or injuries sustained while in the performance of his official functions. This is to 
augment their present entitlements to insurance benefits such as medical, 'death' and 
funeral benefits under the GSIS. Considering the nature of their duties, and the risks 
that they are exposed to, it is only fair and judge that these benefits be extended to 
our barang ay captains. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
PL 
SERGIO OSMENA 111 
Senator 


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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS O‘F THE 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia Ill 
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 the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Additional 
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Barangay Captains’ Insurance Act of 2004.” 
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Sec. 2. Additional lnsurance Benefits for Barangay Captains. - In 
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addition to the insurance benefits given to the barangay captains by the 
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Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) under Republic Act No. 8291, a 
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term insurance coverage to all barangay captains providing the following 
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benefits shall be granted: 
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Death Benefits 
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a) due to assasinations or ambush 
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b) due to accidents and other similar 
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circumstances while in the discharge 
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of their official functions 
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’ (2) Burial Expenses 
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(3) Reimbursement of Actual Medical 
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Expenses not to exceed P 100,000.00 
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on ambushes, attempted assasinations 
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- P 200,000.00 
- P 50,000.00 
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not resulting in death, accidents and other 
similar circumstances while in the discharge 
of their official functions. 
Sec. 3. Disqualific’ation from Benefits. - No benefit shall be given ‘to 
any barangay captain or his beneficiaries when the injury, sickness or death was 
occasioned or caused by the following; 
a) habitual drunkenness or intoxication; 
b) willful intention to injure or kill oneself; 
c) notorious negligence; or 
d) unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for at least one (1) 
month prior to death or accident. 
Sec. 4. Actuarial Study, - The GSlS 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 for 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. 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, 
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and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed 
or modified accordingly.8 
Sec. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in at least (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved , 
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