GSIS Allots P1.69B for Emergency Loans Amidst Water Crisis and Dengue Outbreak
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P1.69 billion for its emergency loan program to address water scarcity and a dengue outbreak in Albay, Camarines Norte, and Naga City, benefiting over 68,000 members and pensioners.
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