The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed full support for the proposed KALINGA Act of 2026, saying it is ready to help in a coordinated government response to the ongoing energy crisis.
At a House hearing, GSIS president and general manager Wick Veloso said the agency has already delivered about ₱12.2 billion in financial relief to members and pensioners during the emergency.
He said GSIS acted quickly after Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency due to rising fuel prices.
GSIS rolled out three main programs:
A loan moratorium that returned nearly ₱9 billion to over 562,000 members
A solar loan program worth about ₱3.1 billion to help cut electricity costs
A newly launched bike and e-mobility loan program, already drawing over 1,000 applicants
Veloso said the programs not only provide immediate relief but also help members save money in the long term.
He added that all GSIS actions follow its legal mandate to protect the funds and benefits of more than 2 million members and over 600,000 pensioners.
The KALINGA bill, authored by House leaders, aims to stabilize energy prices, secure essential goods, and provide targeted aid to vulnerable groups.
The measure is now under review by the House LEAD Committee, which was formed to fast-track laws addressing the fuel-driven inflation crisis.
