On November 26, 2024, GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso took on a historic role as Chair of the ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA). This milestone positions GSIS as a key player in shaping regional strategies for inclusive, sustainable, and technology-driven social protection.
Together, the 10-member ASSA group holds a combined asset base of US$1.3 trillion, a formidable force for regional development. Under GSIS’s leadership, digital transformation, climate action, and cross-border cooperation have become key pillars of progress.
On March 21, 2025, ASSA members signed a sustainability pledge in El Nido, Palawan, committing to social inclusion, environmental stewardship, and economic resilience. This symbolic act signals a new chapter where social security institutions serve not just as financial stewards, but as agents of change across Southeast Asia.
