Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 439 ?

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN ALFRED VARGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 389 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of the Philippines lists the duties and responsibilities of the Punong Barangay which
includes enforcing all laws and ordinances, maintaining public order and safety in the
Barangay, ensuring the delivery of basic services, and promoting the general welfare of the
Barangay.

In performing their duties and responsibilities, these Barangay Captains face danger
on an everyday basis. Many of them even lose their lives in the line of service.

‘Thus, this Representation finds the relevant need to provide Barangay Captains with
additional insurance benefits for their protection and financial security, and for assuring
the basic financial state of their families should anything happen to them. This will give a
sense of security to our highest ranking elected barangay officials, and empower them to
effectively carry out their duties and responsibilities for the country.

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

ALFRED VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4097

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
GRANTING ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS TO BARANGAY CHAIRMEN,
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 2016.

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 providing the

following benefits shall be granted to all barangay captains:

1, Death benefits 200,000.00
(a) Due to assassination or ambush

(b) Due to accidents and other similar circumstances

while in the discharge of their official functions

2, Attempted assassinations not resulting in death but 50,000.00
resulting in serious physical injury
3, Burial expenses 50,000.00

4. Reimbursement of actual medical expenses not to exceed 100,000.00


The aforestated written permission or waiver shall be submitted within thirty (30)

days from the date of their assumption of office: Provide

however, that public officials
and employees who are already exercising the functions of their respective offices upon
the effectivity of this Act shall submit the same not later than thirty (30) days from the
effectivity of the Rules and Regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3, Disqualification from benefits.

captain or his/her beneficiaries when the injury, sickness or death was occasioned or

No benefits shall be given to any barangay

caused by any of 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 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 granted to 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, 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) newspapers of general

circulation,

Approved,