By Alma L. Tingcang
PAGADIAN CITY, November 5 (PIA) - - The Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS) has
earmarked P20.16 Million for the granting of Emergency Loan (EL) to qualified
members residing and/or working in the municipalities of Roseller T. Lim and
Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay.
In an interview with Engr. Leoncito S. Manuel, newly-installed Branch
Manager of GSIS-Pagadian, he said government agencies in the above-mentioned
calamity areas have already been informed of the approval of the granting of
emergency loans. Further, he said availment period is from October 31, 2012 to
November 29, 2012.
Expected to avail of the emergency loan are 1,008
GSIS members, 487 from the municipality of RT Lim and 521 from
Tungawan. Each member is entitled to P20,000 EL assistance.
Both towns have been declared as calamity areas
after typhoon “Lawin” devastated farms, fishponds, livestock as well as
infrastructure on September 21-26, this year.
Qualified members are advised to visit the nearest
GSIS office for the application of their loans through the GSIS kiosks which
are already enabled.
For temporary e-card holders, they may submit EL
application forms to the nearest GSIS office at their convenience.
(ALT-PIA9/Zambo Sur)