The initiative demonstrates GSIS’s steadfast commitment to supporting government workers and retirees during times of crisis, giving them vital financial relief to rebuild their homes, livelihoods, and communities, the state fund said in a press statement.
“This grace period is more than just a financial reprieve—it is a lifeline,” said GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso, in the same statement.
“We know that many of our members and pensioners are struggling to recover from the back-to-back typhoons. By deferring their loan payments, we are giving them the time and space to heal, rebuild, and move forward without the immediate pressure of financial obligations,” Veloso added.
The GSIS Emergency Loan Program, open from Nov. 7, 2025, to Feb. 7, 2026, allows eligible applicants to file through the GSIS website, the GSIS Touch mobile app, or the nearest GSIS office.
Under the new terms, no payments will be due until 2026, with amortization schedules resuming between March and July 2026, depending on the month the loan was released.
The three-month payment reprieve aims to give GSIS borrowers valuable breathing space as they work toward regaining financial stability. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
