Newly-renovated GSIS Dipolog branch provides 'Ginhawa' experience

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Dipolog Branch holds the blessing and turn-over ceremony of their newly renovated office building at Barangay Minaog, Dipolog City with a Holy Mass, and ribbon cutting ceremony, June 23.

In simple ceremonies, Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) together with the local government of Dipolog and Oroquieta City Misamis Occidental led the blessing and turnover rite of the newly-renovated GSIS Dipolog branch building, to provide its more than 43,000 members and pensioners, the Ginhawa experience.

President and General Manager Rolando Ledesma Macasaet together with Dipolog City Mayor Darel Dexter Uy and Oroquieta City Mayor Lemuel Meyrick Acosta attended the activity.

The renovation started in May 2021 that included the widening of ramp at the entrance porch for easier access of clients, replacement of ceiling and lighting fixtures for better lighting efficiency, repainting of building and the leveling of the ground floor with replacement of tiles for better walking surfaces, particularly for clients using wheelchairs, and improvement of rest rooms.

In his message, GSIS President and General Manager Rolando Ledesma Macasaet assured to provide responsive service to the active and retired members of the GSIS.

“Our members and stakeholders here in Dipolog and the rest of Zamboanga del Norte and Misamis Occidental know that the men and women of GSIS will always be here to serve you and to give you the best quality service that you all deserve,” he said.

Macasaet also said that GSIS enhanced the Multipurpose Loan (MPL) program based on the feedback from members in the previous MPL so they can offer a loan program that will best suit their needs.

“Sa MPL Plus, umaasa ang GSIS na mas marami pa tayong miyembrong matutulungan,” he added.

Meanwhile, the pension fund has released P2.6 billion in claims and benefits with monthly pension accounting for half of the total at P1.3 billion for nearly 7,000 old-age pensioners.

For his part, Dipolog City Mayor Darel Dexter T. Uy congratulated the GSIS Dipolog not only for the successful completion of the renovation project but for being outstanding on its services.

"A good and beautiful building truly adds to making a good working environment, conducive to productivity. I believe GSIS-Dipolog has truly kept its promise and commitment to providing high quality service that promotes social security and financial benefits to all government employees and their qualified dependents,” the mayor said.

Oroquieta City Mayor Lemuel Mayrick Acosta also thanked the GSIS for the reliable services and programs it is providing to its members and pensioners from Oroquieta City and Misamis Occidental.

“The symbolic move of renovating your office is basically GSIS showing your commitment to the people that you will stay relevant today and in the coming days for all the members of GSIS. That is the very reason why the local government unit of Oroquieta will continue to partner GSIS in whatever small and big ways we can, especially now that our country will be focusing our efforts on how to get back from the pandemic," Acosta said.

For his closing message, GSIS-Dipolog Branch Manager Leoncito S. Manuel said the GSIS is committed to serve better for the welfare of its members. "With this beautiful and comfortable workplace, it is my hope that we can work more comfortably and happily with determination, motivation and inspiration to work better to reach or even exceed our targets," Manuel stressed.

In 2021, the GSIS Dipolog branch, has disbursed a total of P3.1 billion in various loans which benefited over 22,477 members and pensioners. Of this amount, the Multipurpose Loan (MPL) accounted for more 60 percent at P1.9 billion.

GSIS offered the Multi-purpose Loan (MPL) Plus in April 2022 under its Ginhawa for all (GFAL) programs. Under MPL Plus, the credit limit has been raised to P5 million from P3 million; extended the maximum payment term from seven to 10 years; and relaxed the borrowers’ eligibility requirements. (SMRN/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)