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A few months ago, I was sitting in a coffee shop, feeling uneasy as I scrolled through my retirement statements. “Will everything add up?” I wondered. Then I came across the news that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) had recorded a net income of ₱112 billion as of September 2025. My anxiety eased a little—because if the country’s biggest pension fund is thriving, maybe there’s hope for my own future too. In this post, I’ll unpack what this achievement means, why it matters to ordinary members and pensioners, and what lessons we can all draw from it—whether you’re in the Philippines, the U.S., or anywhere else. What the Numbers Tell Us According to multiple reports, GSIS posted a ₱112 billion net income for the first nine months of 2025— ₱35 billion above its target . That’s a strong signal of solid management and discipline. Here’s a closer look: Total revenue: ₱260 billion (vs. ₱241.8 billion target) Total expenses: ₱148 billion (vs. ₱165 billion target) ...

I’ve fallen for sensational headlines before. You probably have too. The kind that screams “BILLIONS LOST!” and instantly makes your morning coffee taste bitter. So when I first saw news about the GSIS and alleged “losses,” I braced myself for another disappointing government story. But as I dug deeper, what I found wasn’t a scandal—it was a lesson in how perception and patience can collide. Like many Filipinos, I have a relative who depends on her GSIS pension every month. For her, “fund loss” isn’t just a headline—it’s a fear that hits close to home. That’s why this story matters not only to public employees but to anyone who still believes that trust, once broken, can be rebuilt. The Real Score: What’s Happening Inside GSIS The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) , which serves millions of government employees and retirees, found itself under scrutiny recently. Reports claimed it had lost ₱8.8 billion due to investment decisions made under President and General Manager ...

QUEZON CITY — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a nationwide ban on online gambling for all its personnel, attached agencies, and local government officials, warning that violators will face administrative and possible criminal charges. In Memorandum Circular No. 2025-082, signed on August 12, the DILG expanded the existing prohibition on casino visits—covered by a 2016 directive from the Office of the President—to include internet-based gambling platforms, citing reports of public officials engaging in the activity. The department stressed that such behavior undermines the integrity of public service and violates ethical standards under the 1987 Constitution, Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees), and other existing laws. The order applies to all elected and appointed officials at the provincial, city, municipal, and barangay levels; DILG central and field office personnel; and employees...