GSIS Offers P2.75B in Emergency Loans for Calamity-Hit Areas
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in the Philippines is offering up to P2.75 billion in emergency loans to government workers and pensioners in calamity-stricken areas, aiming to provide financial relief amidst pest outbreaks, rising dengue cases, and El Niño conditions.
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