GSIS P/GM Veloso is new ASSA chairperson

The ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) has elected Government Service Insurance System president and general manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso as its new chairperson.

- MARIANNE GO

In his acceptance speech, Veloso pointed out that “We gather at a pivotal moment when the nature of work, society and human connection is being reshaped by forces beyond our borders. Our mission to protect and empower the workers and families of ASEAN has never been more critical.”

The ASSA leadership transition took place during the three-day 41st ASSA Meetings at Seda Manila Bay Hotel in Parañaque City from Nov. 25 to 27, with more than 100 delegates in attendance.

Veloso succeeds Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn, CEO of Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund, for the 2024 to 2025 term. Haji Md Adfarul/ Haji Maz Adanan of Brunei’s Employees Trust Fund is the new vice chairperson.

GSIS senior vice president Joseph Philip Andres will ASSA, a non-governmental organization, promotes collaboration among social security institutions in ASEAN member states. Its members include institutions from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.