EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 250
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 250 - CREASING,
INTEGRATING, AND RATIONALIZING THE INSURANCE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY
OFFICIALS UNDER R.A. 4898, AS AMENDED, AND MEMBERS OF SANGGUNIANG
PANLALAWIGAN, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD, AND SANGGUNIANG BAYAN UNDER P.D.
1147 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS,
the Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, Sangguniang Bayan and
Sangguniang Barangay provide grass roots participation of the citizenry
in the affairs of the Government;
WHEREAS, under B.P. 337 otherwise known as the “Local Government Code”,
these officials are responsible for providing local support to national
development by the enforcement of laws and directives and the
maintenance of peace and order;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the policy of promoting autonomy in the local
government unit as provided under B.P. 337, the State must find and
effectuate ways of enhancing their capabilities in discharging their
responsibilities as effective patterns in national
development;
WHEREAS, the State, in its declared policy of affording protection to
labor has already granted under R.A. 4898, as amended, insurance
benefits of Barangay Officials and has extended the beneficial mantle
of said law to some local officials without any fixed salary or
compensation, particularly the Kabataang Barangay Chairman thru P.D.
684 and the members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang
Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Bayan thru P.D. 1147;
WHEREAS, the benefits provided for in R.A. 4898, as amended, have been
found grossly insufficient for the needs of the covered officials and
their families when contingencies occur in view of the increasing cost
of living;
WHEREAS, actuarial studies indicate that the premiums provided for in
R.A. 4898, as amended, are very inadequate;
WHEREAS, there is a need to increase the benefits and adjust the
premiums as well as integrate and rationalize existing laws granting
insurance benefits to these local government officials for effective
administration;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do
hereby order:
Section 1. Every Punong Barangay, Sangguniang
Barangay Member, Chairman of the Kabataang Barangay, Barangay Secretary
and Barangay Treasurer, and every member of the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Bayan, duly
elected or appointed, and duly qualified, who does not receive fixed
salary or compensation, is, during his incumbency, automatically
covered under this Order: Provided, That the moment said official
receives a fixed salary or compensation whether in the same capacity or
by virtue of a permanent appointment in any government office, or by
election to another public office, his coverage under this Order shall
automatically cease and he shall then be covered under the appropriate
law.
Sec. 2. In the event of loss of life during a
covered official’s incumbency whether the cause of death is
work-connected or not, the beneficiaries of a Punong Barangay or member
of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, Sangguniang
Bayan shall be entitled to SEVEN THOUSAND PESOS (P7,000.00) while the
beneficiaries or a member of the Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay
Secretary, Barangay Treasurer or Chairman of the Kabataang Barangay
shall be entitled to FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00). In addition to
the death benefits herein provided, a burial benefit of ONE THOUSAND
PESOS (P1,000.00) shall be paid to the beneficiaries.
Sec. 3. In the event of total and permanent
incapacity or disability as determined by the System, a Punong Barangay
or a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Sangguniang Panlungsod or
Sangguniang Bayan shall be entitled to FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00)
while a member of the Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay Secretary,
Barangay Treasurer, or Chairman of the Kabataang Barangay shall be
entitled to THREE THOUSAND PESOS (P3,000.00) provided that the
disability occurred during his incumbency whether work-connected or
not. In addition to the disability benefits herein provided, a burial
benefit of ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) shall be paid to his
beneficiaries provided that death occurs within one year from the onset
of total and permanent incapacity or disability.
Anyone availing of the benefits under this section cannot benefit from
Section s, Two, Four and Five hereof.
Sec. 4. For injuries resulting from an accident
occurring during his incumbency whether work-connected or not, a Punong
Barangay or a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang
Panlungsod, or Sangguniang Bayan shall be entitled to the following
benefits which in no case shall exceed the maximum benefit of P5,000.00
per covered year:
a)
For an injury to the brain resulting in the loss of sanity, FIVE
THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00);
b) For
permanent loss of sight in both eyes, FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00);
c) For
permanent loss of sense of hearing in both ears, FOUR THOUSAND PESOS
(P4,000.00);
d) For
permanent loss of sight in one eye, TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS
(P2,500.00);
e) For
permanent loss of sense of hearing in one ear, TWO THOUSAND PESOS
(P2,000.00);
f) For the
loss or destruction of two or more limbs, FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(P5,000.00);
g) For the
loss of one limb, TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P2,500.00);
h) For the
loss or destruction of both of his hands at or above the wrist, FOUR
THOUSAND PESOS (P4,000.00);
i) For the
loss or destruction of both of his feet at or above the ankle, FOUR
THOUSAND PESOS(P4,000.00);
j) For the
loss or destruction of one hand at or above the wrist, TWO THOUSAND
PESOS (P2,000.00);
k) For the
loss or destruction of one foot at or above the ankle, TWO THOUSAND
PESOS (P2,000.00);
l) For the
loss or destruction of every thumb or great toe, SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY
PESOS (P750.00);
m) For the
loss or destruction of every finger or toe, TWO HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS
(P250.00);
n) For any
other injury requiring hospitalization of at least forty days ONE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P1,500.00) and in cases where the
hospitalization is less than forty days, at such amount not exceeding
ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) as determined by the Government Service
Insurance System and prescribed in its Rules and Regulations issued
pursuant to the provisions of this order; and
o) For any
other injury or requiring hospitalization but requiring medical
attention for at least fifteen days, FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00), and
in cases where the medical attention extended is less than fifteen
days, at such amount not exceeding THREE HUNDRED PESOS (P300.00) as
determined by the Government Service Insurance System and prescribed in
its Rules and Regulations issued pursuant to the provisions of this
Order.
Sec. 5. For injuries resulting from an accident
occurring during his incumbency whether work-connected or not, a member
of the Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Treasurer, or
Chairman of the Kabataang Barangay, shall be entitled to the following
benefits which in no case shall exceed the maximum benefit of P3,000.00
per covered year:
a)
For any injury to the brain resulting in the loss of sanity, THREE
THOUSAND PESOS (P3,000.00);
b) For
permanent loss of sight in both eyes, THREE THOUSAND PESOS (P3,000.00);
c) For
permanent loss of sense of hearing in both ears, TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (P2,500.00);
d) For
permanent loss of sight in one eye, ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS
(P1,500.00);
e) For
permanent loss of sense of hearing in one ear, ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
FIFTY PESOS (P1,250.00);
f) For the
loss of or destruction of two or more limbs, THREE THOUSAND PESOS
(P3,000.00);
g) For the
loss of one limb, one thousand five hundred pesos (P1,500.00);
h) For the
loss or destruction of both his hands at or above the wrist, TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P2,500.00);
i) For the
loss or destruction of both his feet at or above the ankle, TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P2,500.00);
j) For the
loss or destruction of one hand at or above the wrist, ONE THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS (P1,250.00);
k) For the
loss or destruction of one foot at or above the ankle, ONE THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS (P1,250.00);
l) For the
loss or destruction of every thumb or great toe, FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY
PESOS (P450.00);
m) For the
loss or destruction of every finger or toe, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS
(P150.00);
n) For any
injury requiring hospitalization of at least forty days, ONE THOUSAND
PESOS (P1,000.00), and in cases where the hospitalization is less than
forty days, at such amount not exceeding EIGHT HUNDRED PESOS (P800.00)
as determined by the Government Service Insurance System and prescribed
in its Rules and Regulations issued pursuant to the provisions of this
Order; and
o) For any
other injury not requiring hospitalization but requiring medical
attention for at least fifteen days, THREE HUNDRED PESOS (P300.00) and
in cases where medical attention extended is less than fifteen days, at
such amount not exceeding TWO HUNDRED PESOS (P200.00) as determined by
the Government Service Insurance System and prescribed in its Rules and
Regulations issued pursuant to the provisions of this Order.
Sec. 6. For all the insurance benefits provided
under this Order, the national government of the Republic of the
Philippines shall appropriate annually and include in the General
Appropriations Act the total annual premiums based on the actual number
of local officials covered under Sec. 1 hereof and as certified by the
Department of Local Government. The annual premiums, unless later on
adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this section, shall be
ONE HUNDRED TEN PESOS (P110.00) for every Punong Barangay and member of
the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang
Bayan and FORTY EIGHT PESOS (P48.00) for every member of the
Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Treasurer, and
Chairman of the Kabataang Barangay. The Government Service Insurance
System shall conduct periodic actuarial studies to determine the
adequacy of the contributions as provided herein. Based on such duties,
the premium may be adjusted and the total annual premium based on the
adjusted premium rates as certified by the System shall likewise be
provided for in the General Appropriations Act for every applicable
year thereafter; Provided, That any failure or delay in the payment of
premiums shall not in any way prejudice the efficacy and enforceability
of the insurance benefits herein set forth.
Sec. 7. No benefit shall be allowed to a covered
official or his beneficiaries when the injury, sickness, disability or
death was occasioned by any of the following:
1)
his intoxication,
2) his willful
intention to injure or kill himself or another, or
3) his
notorious negligence.
Sec. 8. Whenever other laws provided similar
benefits for the same contingencies covered by this Order, the official
or his beneficiaries who qualify for such benefits shall have the
option to choose which benefit will be paid to them.
Sec. 9. A maximum expense loading of twelve (12)
percent of the annual premiums may be disbursed by the Government
Service Insurance System for administrative and operational
expenses.
Sec. 10. Within one month after the effectivity of
this Order, the Government Service Insurance System shall prescribe and
promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the
proper implementation of the provisions of this Order.
Sec. 11. Only to such extent as would affect the
enforcement of this Order, executive orders, rules and regulations, or
part thereof, inconsistent with this Order, are hereby amended or
modified accordingly.
Sec. 12. This Order shall take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila,
this 25th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and
eighty-seven.
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