Republic of the Philippines

TOCAL GOVERNMENT OF SAN MATEO

Province of Rizal

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF 58TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 24TH

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SAN MATEO, RIZAL HELD ON AUGUST 29, zTfi AT
THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Jose Rafael E. Diaz Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer

Hon. Roberto C. San Pedro Councilor
Hon. Jaime Romel M, Roxas Councilor
Hon. Mary Grace C. Diaz Councilor
Hon. Cristeo B. Cruz Councilor
Hon. Joel P. Diaz Councilor
Hon. Engr. Rogelio J. San Miguel Councilor
Hon. Leo S. Buenviaje Councilor
Hon. Anuin A. Mariano Councilor
Hon, Edilberto C. Angel President, Liga ng mga Barangay

ABSENT:
None
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oRDINANCE NO. 056-5-2017

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MEDICAUBURIAUFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL

EMPLOYEES OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS IN CASES OF SICKNESS, ACCIDENTS, HOSPITALIZATION, DEATH
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

lntroduced by: Cauncilor Mary Grace C.Diaz

Co-Author: Councilor Cristea B. Cruz
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WHEREAS: lt is the policy of the State to ensure that delivery of public services and
facilities to its constituents are effectively and efficiently undertaken
through a responsible, competent, dedicated and well-motivated municipal
employees, workers and public school teachers.

WHEREAS: The Municipal Government of San Mateo, Rizal seeks to provide

assistance to the municipal employees, public school teachers and to
extend its social services to the rest of its constituents who are in financial
crisis through granting of discounts especially during crucial time.

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of

Councilor Cristeo B. Cruz, duly seconded by
BE IT ORDAINED, AS IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED
COuNCiIor JoeI P. Diaz,
by the 24esangguniang Bayan in session duly assembled that:
 Ordinan c e N o. 056-S-2A, 7
Ordinance granting medical/hurtallfrnancial
assistanee to all employees of ffie municipal
govemment and public scfroo, feachers rtr
cases of sicknesg accidents, hospitalizatian,
death and for ofber purposes
August 29, 2017
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SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1. Employees af the Municipal Gavernment o{ San Mateo, Rizal -

refers to regular, casual and project based employees of the Municipal
Government of San Mateo, Rizal and other kind of employees that
show employees-em ployer relationsh i p.

Puhlic School leacfiers - refers to a Public Elementary, High School,

Senior High School and Coltege teacher who are currently working
within the territorialjurisdiction of San Mateo, Rizal.

3. Sickness - refers to a health disorder or unsound physical condition

due to a specific disease/symptoms as certified by a physician.

4. Haspitatizatian - refers to confinement in a hospital; does not include

treatment in an emergency room.
q
Death - refers to loss of life.

b- Canstituenfs - refers to the registered voters of San Mateo, Rizal

7. Beneficiary - shall be used to mean employees of the Municipal

Government of san Mateo and public school teachers as defined in
Section 1 of this ordinance.

SECTION 2. The Municipal Government of San Mateo hereby grants

medical/buriallfinancial assistance to all employees of Municipal
Government of San Mateo, and public school teachers and to grant
financial assistance to the rest of its constituents through discount, to wit:

1. ln case of sickness and as an outpatient, the beneficiary {patient) shall

be extended free medicine supply as indicated in the medical
prescription of the attending physician whether private or government
hospital. ln the event that medical supplies are not available, the
concerned patient shall be given financial assistance corresponding to
the cost of the required medicines, but not to exceed Two Thousand
Pesos (Php2,000.00),

2. ln case of hospitalization due to sickness or accident, the beneficiary

(patient) shall be extended financial assistance corresponding to the
cost of the medicine prescribed by the attending physician and other
incidental cost while confined in any hospital, not to exceed Two
Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00).
 Ordin *n ce N c. A56 -S -ZA1 7
Qrdinance granting medical/buriaVfinancial
to all employees of ffie municipal
assisfanee
gavernment and puhlic scfiool teachers in
cases of sicknesg accideRfs, hospitatization,
death and far ather purpases
August 29, 2477

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J Patient shall be covered in time of accidents like vehicular accidents,
assault or any forms thereat as prescribed/certified by any government
physician or police blotter.

4. lf in case a patient needs laboratory tests, CT scan, MRl, Ultra Sound,

X-ray, Prostheses, Stainless for
Orthopedics, helshe shall be
exempted from payment of laboratory fees charged by the Municipal
Government.

5. Burial assistance. ln case of death, the legitimate beneficiarylies of

the concerned beneficiary are entitled to receive a maximum amount of
Ten Thousand Pesos (Php'l0,000.00) as burial assistance from the
Municipal Government of San Mateo, Rizal.

6. Such assistance as enumerated under items 1-5 above can be availed

as necessity arises and depends on the availability of funds, subject to
the approval of the Local Chief Executive.

7. To extend the social services of this Local Government, the Local

Chief Executive is hereby given authority to grant financial assistance/
or through grant af discounts on all fees and penalties that the local
government may impose to the municipal employees, public school
teachers and to the rest of its constituents especially to those suffering
financial difficulties that can ease burden and will encourage to
continue the economic prosperity of the constituents and this
municipality.

SECTION 3. REQUIREMENTS TO CLAIM MEDICAL/BURIAL/FINANCIAL

ASSISTANCE.

1. ln case of medicallfinancial assistance due to

sickness or
hospitalization, the following shall be submitted to the Municipal Social
Welfare Development (MSWD) Office:

a. An original copy of medical certificate or certificate of confinement

from a physician.

b. Original copy of certification from the respective department headl

principal or dean/direct supervisor that the patient is a beneficiary
under this ordinance.

c. And original eopy of medical prescription.

2. ln case of accident, the following shall be submitted to the Municipal

Social Welfare Development (tulSWD) Office:
 Ordin an ce N a. A 56-3-241 7
Ordinanca granting medical/buriallfinancial
assisfance to all employees of fhe municipal
government and public schooJ feachers in
cases of sickness, aceid*tsn hospitalizatian,
deatb and far ofher purposes
August 29, 2417
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a. An original copy of medical certificate or certificate of confinement

from a physician.

b. Original copy of police report/ blotter

c. Original copy of certification from their respective department headl

principal or dean/direct supervisor, certifying that the patient is a
beneficiary under this ordinance and indicating that the accident
happened in line of duty or necessarily related to hislher function.

d. And original copy of medical prescription.

3. ln case of death, the following shall be submitted to the Municipal

Social Welfare Development (MSWD) Office:

a. A certified photocopy of death certificate.

b. Original copy of certification from the deceased's department head/

principal or deanldirect supervisor that the patient is a beneflciary
under this ordinance.

4. ln case of financial assistance to cover expenses for Laboratory Test,

CT scan and the like as stipulated in Section 2 {4) af this Ordinance,
the following shall be submitted to the Municipal Social Welfare
Development (MSWD) Office:

a. An original copy of medical prescription.

b. Original copy of certification from department head/ principal or

dean/direet supervisor that the patient is a beneficiary under this
Ordinance.

SECTION 4. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Office of the Mayor

may issue subsequent lmplementing Rules and Regulations for the
effective implementation of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5, SOURCE OF FUNDS. A

budget of at least One Million Pesos
(Php1,000,000.00) shall be appropriated annually under the Office of the
Municipal Mayor for the implementation of this program. Such budget
may be increased or
augmented as necessary, subject an to
appropriation ordinance.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. Should any provision of this ordinance be

declared unconstitutional or illegal by any court of competent jurisdiction,
those parts which are not so declared shall remain in fullforce and effect.
 Ordinanee N o. t)56-S.2Al 7
Ordinance granting medical/burtaffiinancial
assisfance to alt employees of fhe m$nicipal
govemment and public schoo, teachers in
cases of sickness, accidenta, hospitatization,
death and for ofherpurposes
August 29, 2017
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SECTION 7. EFFECTMTY CLAUSE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately

upon approval.

DATE APPROVED: 29 August 2A17

I, HEREBY, CERTIFY to the

correctness of the foregoing
ORDINANCE duly approved ny tnd Z+tr
Sangguniang Bayan during its 58th
Regular Session held at the
Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, San
Mateo.-Ri,2al. , t t
C/u*/./ M /e/L/-
CHERRIBEI M. NAKATA '
OIC-SB $ecretary

Attested and certified duly adopted:

(Rel iq u i s hed the c hai r)

JOSE RAFAEL E. DIAZ
Vice Mayor and
Presiding

AN PEDRO
siding Officer

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

J. SAN MIGUEL

LIGA PRES. EDILBE

Approved by:

cxr(kowa
MaYor
DArE ENAcTED, AUG 3o Zt1ll