Senator Loren Legarda has called for full transparency on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation 's (PhilHealth) funding during the deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget, stressing that mandated subsidies must be properly allocated and released. In her interpellation on the...
Double-digit growth in both life and non-life premiums fueled the insurance industry’s expansion as of end-September, driven by Filipinos’ rising awareness and demand for financial protection. Data from the Insurance Commission (IC) showed that total premiums for the insurance...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has rolled out a three-month grace period on emergency loan payments for its members and pensioners in affected areas to ease the financial burden on Filipinos recovering from the devastation of Typhoons Tino and Uwan. In a statement, the pension fund...
Senator Camille Villar has filed a resolution seeking a Senate probe into the country’s worsening mental health situation, emphasizing the need to strengthen the implementation of existing laws and make care more accessible to Filipinos in need. Through Proposed Senate Resolution No. 99, Villar,...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported a net income of ₱112 billion in the first nine months of the year, exceeding its target by ₱35.4 billion, due to strong financial health and operational efficiency. In a statement, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager,...
Pioneer Insurance is reshaping how insurance works for underserved Filipinos by focusing on accessibility, trust, compassion, and efficient claims settlement. Speaking at two separate occasions, Lorenzo Chan Jr., Group Head of the Pioneer Group of Companies, shared Pioneer 's secrets to...
Philippines insurance penetration remains stubbornly low despite the country’s rising financial vulnerabilities and exposure to natural catastrophes, according to an executive at Singlife Philippines. Lester Cruz, Singlife Philippines chief executive officer, said affordability, access, and...
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso defended the state-run insurer’s financial performance following an internal call rallying the recently returned chief to submit an immediate and irrevocable resignation. This comes as Veloso...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) received an overwhelming response from government employees on the first day of the Digital Ginhawa Loan launch on Oct. 10, with 21,418 applications totaling ₱1.258 billion filed through the GSIS Touch mobile app. As of press time, 9,461 applications...
Government workers who need a new computer, tablet, or cellphone for work or study can now apply for a GSIS Digital Ginhawa Loan, a new gadget loan from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) starting October 10. The program allows qualified members to borrow up to ₱60,000, payable in...
Planning your next trip? Whether you’re exploring the cultures of Japan or lounging on tropical beaches of Vietnam, travel insurance is your safety net for the unexpected. With so many options, how do you choose the best policy? This guide highlights the top tips for selecting travel insurance,...
State insurers Social Security System (SSS) and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) have offered over ₱10 billion in calamity loans to extend financial aid to members in disaster-hit areas. This follows Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto’s order to government financial...
