Section 5. Exclusions. —

The term debtor does not include banks, insurance companies, pre-need companies, and national and local government agencies or units.

For purposes of this section:

1. Bank shall refer to any duly licensed bank or quasi-bank that is potentially or actually subject to conservatorship, receivership or liquidation proceedings under the New Central Bank Act (Republic Act No. 7653) or successor legislation;

2. Insurance company shall refer to those companies that are potentially or actually subject to insolvency proceedings under the Insurance Code (Presidential Decree No. 1460) or successor legislation; and

3. Pre-need company shall refer to any corporation authorized/licensed to sell or offer to sell pre-need plans.

Provided, That government financial institutions other than banks and government-owned or -controlled corporations shall be covered by this Act, unless their specific charter provides otherwise.