Gov’t workers, retirees stand by GSIS leadership

Three organizations representing government employees and retirees have expressed full support for the leadership of the Government Service Insurance System under president and general manager Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso, citing transparency, sound financial management and continued engagement with members.

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The Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) with over 600,000 members, Philippine Alliance of Retired Educators (PARE) with 280,000 members and GSIS Retirees Association Inc. (GRAI) each conveyed their confidence in the direction the GSIS is taking amid recent public discussions regarding its investments and governance.

In respective statements and meetings with Veloso, the groups emphasized that they have personally witnessed the institution’s openness and responsiveness to the concerns of its members and pensioners.

“We saw how Veloso carefully managed (the GSIS) and his honest service to government workers,” said PGEA president Esperanza Ocampo.