GSIS Expands Emergency Loan Assistance to Nearly P8 Billion for Typhoon Victims
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in the Philippines announced an expansion of its emergency loan assistance for members and pensioners affected by recent typhoons and monsoons, increasing the total to nearly P8 billion. This initiative will benefit over 310,000 individuals across 16 affected areas.
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