
House Approves Bill Allowing Former Gov’t Employees to Continue GSIS Membership
The Philippine House of Representatives has finally approved a bill allowing former non-career government employees to continue their membership with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) through voluntary premium contributions, potentially aiding those who fall short of retirement benefit qualifications due to short tenures.
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