Members of the Social Security System (SSS) will start receiving text messages about their late payments or past due on their short-term member loans to renew their loans after paying them off. SSS Senior Vice President for Lending and Asset Management Group Pedro T. Baoy said that they will...
University of the Philippines (UP) DIliman (UP Facebook) In an effort to make the University of the Philippines (UP) “more democratic”, Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo has filed a bill in the House of Representatives that would grant the...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) have teamed up to boost awareness of the pension programs. This partnership was solidified through the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the GSIS-PGEA Education...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has waived more than P1.6 billion in penalties and interest discounts to support housing borrowers facing financial difficulties. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the debt relief under the pension fund’s housing loan program...
Social Security System (SSS) members who were affected by the recent magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan may now avail of a calamity loan until Aug. 20, 2024. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said the Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) to its members living,...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is targeting to raise approximately P5 billion next year as an initial deposit from its revamped retirement program. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive officer, said he is confident in achieving the P5 billion goal due to the...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said it is prepared to offer emergency loans to its affected members and pensioners following the eruption of Mount Kanlaon. But in order to be eligible, GSIS said that members and pensioners who are impacted by the eruption must live in an area...
President Marcos has issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 53 adopting the National Objectives for Health (NOH) of the Department of Health (DOH) for the period 2023-2028 which aims to strengthen the country's health sector. File photos The MC, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 4,...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has partnered with Sycip, Gorres and Velayo (SGV) and Ernst and Young (EY) to modernize its operations and improve sustainability. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager said their collaboration aims to leverage technology and global best...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has announced an allocation of more than P4.3 billion in emergency loans to aid members and pensioners in 17 areas affected by El Niño. In a statement, GSIS said that 185,107 active members and old-age and disability pensioners in Negros Oriental,...
The Social Security System (SSS) is diversifying its investment portfolio by ramping up its involvement in real estate investment trusts (REITs) this year. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive Officer, said they are optimistic about the potential for enhanced returns as...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, June 3 said two weather systems may prevail across the archipelago in the next 24 hours. PAGASA said the frontal system, a weather system formed by the convergence of warm and cold air, will bring...
