GSIS offers emergency loans in dengue-, El Niño-hit Bicol areas

Inquirer.net - Oct 21, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is making P1.69 billion in emergency loans available to members and pensioners affected by the dengue outbreak in Albay and Naga and the El Niño phenomenon in Camarines Norte. In a statement, GSIS said 68,506 active members and pensioners in the three areas are eligible for the

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