The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has appointed Juliet M. Bautista as officer-in-charge after the Office of the Ombudsman ordered the suspension of President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso and six other executives over the ₱1.45 billion purchase of preferred...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s subsidiary mWell has decided not to remain just a digital platform and has officially launched its first Primary Care Facility (PCF) in Main Square Mall, Bacoor City. “While a fully integrated digital platform, mWell built the PCF to showcase its Digital...
After receiving zero subsidies this year, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhillHealth) will be getting ₱53.3 billion in government support next year, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s chief economic manager. Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto told...
The government-ordered revamp of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), which aims to address inefficiencies and operational challenges within the state health insurer, will last up to three years before services see substantial improvements. Last month, the Governance Commission for...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has signed an agreement with the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM), and the National Power Corporation (NPC), finalizing the settlement of over ₱1 billion in unremitted premium contributions arising from...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has filed a bill that would allow public servants who have served for at least nine (9) years in government a chance to qualify for the retirement packages of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). The bill, entitled “An Act Providing for Voluntary...
The Insurance Commission (IC) is proposing to increase premium rates for motor vehicle insurance while also expanding the maximum coverage for policyholders. A draft circular dated June 27, intended for review by non-life insurance companies, proposed an increase in certain basic premium rates for...
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has formalized new strategic partnerships under its Toyota Insure program, expanding its network of accredited insurance providers. The two new partners, Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation and MAAGAP Insurance Inc., are expected to further strengthen...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the state-run pension fund for public-sector workers, reported strong growth in non-life insurance operations while it opened its new Quezon City hub to better serve members and pensioners. In a statement on Monday, June 30, the GSIS disclosed that...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has disbursed a combined total of ₱413.4 billion, covering 1.9 million approved loan applications under its Ginhawa Flex and Ginhawa Lite programs. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso reported during the pension fund’s...
Year after year, millions of Filipinos make the difficult decision to leave their families or loved ones behind for a chance of earning more and providing them with a better life. Mothers and fathers lose the opportunity to watch their children grow, while young adults or single Filipinos are...
Waking up to a home flooded up to hip level or reporting for work only to find out you have been let go by the company are scenarios one would wish were just a bad dream. For Karla and Paulo, however, this was their reality when Typhoon Ondoy and the global pandemic happened, respectively. Faced...
