Law Summary
Preamble
- The City of Manila aims to provide adequate benefits to its civil servants to enhance service quality.
- Current benefits from GSIS and PhilHealth are insufficient for covering expenses due to illness, disability, or loss of income capacity.
- There is a statutory mandate under Sec. 458 (a) (1) (xiii) of R.A. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) for the Sangguniang Panlungsod to enact ordinances for group or additional insurance for barangay officials when finances permit.
Section 1: Provision of Group Insurance
- Legal Principle: The ordinance mandates the provision of group or additional insurance for all elected and appointed officials of the Sangguniang Barangay in the City of Manila.
- Key Details:
- Insurance coverage applies to all barangay units within the city.
Section 2: Appropriation of Funds
- Legal Principle: An appropriation of PHP 10,000,000.00 is allocated for the procurement of health and accident insurance coverage.
- Key Definitions:
- "Group or additional insurance" refers to the insurance policy covering all barangay officials and employees.
- Important Requirements:
- Funds must be sourced from the city treasury that are not otherwise appropriated.
- Relevant Timeframes:
- No specific deadlines are mentioned; the appropriation is effective immediately upon approval.
Section 3: Effectivity Clause
- Legal Principle: The ordinance takes effect upon approval.
- Important Details:
- The ordinance was enacted on November 12, 2015, and approved by the Mayor on December 17, 2015.
Signatories and Attestations
- The ordinance is presided over by Edward V.P. Maceda, the President Pro-Tempore and Acting Presiding Officer.
- It is attested by Luch R. Gempis, Jr., Secretary to the City Council, and Edward S. Serapio, Secretary to the Mayor.
Key Takeaways
- Manila City Ordinance No. 8447 provides for group insurance for barangay officials, addressing the insufficiency of existing health benefits.
- An allocation of PHP 10 million is sanctioned for this purpose, effective immediately upon the ordinance's approval.
- The ordinance emphasizes the city's commitment to enhancing the welfare of its civil servants, specifically barangay officials and employees.