Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No._2052

Introduced by Honorable Dahlia A. Loyola

EXPLANATORY NOTE

From the time of its creation and inclusion into the local government
units, barangay captains have become more active in community governance
and public service.

Through various enactments, barangay captains have been obliged to
take various responsibilities which includes, among others, keeping of the
peace through organization of foot patrols; arbitrating differences between
community members, assisting in the conduct of elections, and most recently,
assisting in the evacuation of communities in disaster areas caused by natural
calamity or war.

In these instances, it is not uncommon for barangay captains to literally
be in the front of the firing line. In fact, several barangay captains have lost their
lives in the service of the communities against criminals and the call of duty.

Most often, barangay captains assume these responsibilities with little
compensation. Moreover, the danger associated with these functions puts them
in the higher risk in terms of insurance coverage. More importantly, the present
insurance coverage pursuant to Republic Act. No. 8291 (An Act Amending PD
1146 as amended, expanding and increasing the coverage and benefits of
GSIS, instituting reforms therein, and for other purposes) covering all


government officials is inadequate with regard to the payment of medical, death
and burial expenses.

Hence, this bill seeks to provide additional insurance benefits to
barangay captains over and above what they are currently receiving under the
GSIS in recognition of their contribution to the community and as an
encouragement for them to honestly continue their public service.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly
requested.

DR. DAHL. LOYOLA
Representatfve
Fifth District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__1052

Introduced by Honorable Dahlia A. Loyola

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 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 2019".

SECTION 2. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE FOR BARANGAY
CAPTAINS — In addition to the insurance benefits given to the
Barangay Captains bythe 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 Benefits P200,000.00
(a) due to assassination or ambush

(b) due to accidents and other similar circumstances while in the
discharge of their official functions

2. Burial Expenses P 50,000.00


3. Reimbursement of Actual Medical

Expenses not to exceed P100,000.00
on ambushes, attempted assassinations not resulting in death,
accidents and other similar circumstances while in the discharge

of their official functions.

SECTION 3. DISQUALIFICATION FROM BENEFITS. - No
benefits shall be given to any barangay captain or his beneficiaries
when the injury, sickness or death was occasioned or caused by any of
the following:

(a) habitual drunkenness or intoxication;

(b) willful intention to injure or kill oneself;

(c) notorious negligence;

(d) unauthorized absence or abandonment of office for at least 15
one (1) month prior to death or accident.

SECTION 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 received by the barangay captains in accordance with the schedule
provided in Section 2.

SECTION 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.

SECTION 6. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. —
The GSIS, in coordination with the Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG), shall promulgate the rules and regulations
necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.


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SECTION 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.

SECTION 8. | REPEALING CLAUSE.- lll laws, decrees,
executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 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,