Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. (Facebook) The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp.'s (PDIC) move of doubling the maximum deposit insurance coverage (MDIC) for bank depositors from P500,000 to P1 million will have a positive impact...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced a 21 percent increase in net income from operations to ₱135.7 billion in 2024, fueled by strong investment returns and robust operational performance. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 24, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager,...
The assets of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Home Development Mutual Fund, more popularly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, reached record highs while growing their respective bottom lines in 2024. Their fortified assets ensure the financial viability of these state-run social...
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Wick Veloso (rightmost) led the oath-taking of the new officers of the Philippine Alliance of Retired Educators (PARE) officers during its 10th anniversary celebration on Feb. 17 at the GSIS Gym. Among those who took...
Electric vehicle (EV) owners planning to avail of auto insurance can expect more expensive premiums, as guide rates will be published by midyear or earlier, according to a senior official of the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA). The non-life insurance industry group's motor...
Senators are looking forward to changes that would happen under United States-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Edwin Mercado, who has been appointed by President Marcos as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Senator Joseph...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) launched a loan buyout program today, allowing government workers to consolidate their debts at interest rates as low as six percent. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 3, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the new program aims to...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to recognize and reward the loyalty of long-term PhilHealth contributors. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No.2964, Legarda aims to address long-standing grievances about inequities in the national health insurance system. Legarda's proposed measure...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported that it had generated P15.8 billion ($272 million) from the sale of its stake in AirTrunk, a leading data center operator in the Asia-Pacific region. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said this divestment, facilitated...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) will soon roll out a joint Speakers’ Bureau to enhance member education of their GSIS benefits and serve as a platform to address GSIS members’ concerns, while actively fighting ‘fake...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Harris English held off hard-charging Sam Stevens to win the Farmers Insurance Open by one shot Saturday, Jan. 25, securing his fifth career PGA Tour victory with a 1-over 73 in challenging weather at Torrey Pines. Harris English hits his tee shot on the second hole on the South...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has overhauled its loan penalty computation method, shifting to a simpler, more borrower-friendly system to provide financial relief to its members. In a statement, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the state pension fund aims to...
