The spirit of giving filled the halls of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) as President and General Manager Wick Veloso, together with GSIS executives, personally led the ceremonial draw of the “GSIS Touch and Win” Christmas Raffle. A total of 300 members and pensioners — 210 active members and 90 pensioners — each received P5,000, amounting to a grand total of P1.5 million in prizes.
“This is not just a raffle,” said PGM Veloso during the event. “It’s a step toward GSIS’s digital transformation. We are not only making our services more accessible through the GSIS Touch app but also spreading happiness this Christmas season to our valued members and pensioners.”
Veloso highlighted the success of GSIS’s digital shift, saying, “GSIS services are now 98% digital, of which 70% is via mobile phone and 30% via kiosks.”
The festive atmosphere was heightened as GSIS employees and executives cheered with every winner’s name that was announced. PGM Veloso also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the GSIS team for their unwavering commitment. “I thank our hardworking GSIS employees and executives for their tireless contributions in serving our members and pensioners. Your dedication continues to make a difference in improving their lives.”
Ensuring the integrity of the draw, Executive Vice President Juliet Bautista of the GSIS Internal Audit Services Group and her team closely monitored the process, which was conducted through an audited electronic system.
A significant portion of the winners came from the education sector, reflecting GSIS’s strong ties with teachers and school employees. The prizes will be directly credited to the winners’ GSIS eCard accounts, with notifications sent via their registered mobile numbers.
The GSIS Touch and Win Christmas Raffle serves as part of GSIS’s campaign to promote the GSIS Touch app, a digital platform designed for greater convenience and efficiency. Participants automatically earned entries by downloading and registering on the app, with additional chances gained through app-based transactions such as loan applications and compliance with the Annual Pensioners Information Revalidation (APIR).
Launched in 2020, the GSIS Touch app now has over 1.6 million users. It provides members and pensioners with seamless access to services such as membership and pension records, loan applications, claims tracking, premium monitoring, and biometric logins for added security.
PGM Veloso concluded, “Through this initiative, we not only embrace digital innovation but also celebrate the continued support of our members and pensioners. It’s our way of giving back and ensuring their Christmas is a little brighter.”
The event, marked by cheers and excitement from GSIS employees and executives, demonstrated the pension fund’s commitment to bringing its services closer to the people it serves.
For more information, visit the GSIS website at www.gsis.gov.ph, follow GSIS’s official Facebook page (@gsis.ph), or contact the GSIS hotline at 8847-4747 (Metro Manila), 1-800-8-847-4747 (Globe and TM), or 1-800-10-847-4747 (Smart, Sun, and Talk ‘N Text).
