Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) president and general manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso, together with other GSIS executives, led the ceremonial draw of the “GSIS Touch and Win” Christmas Raffle.
About 300 members and pensioners — 210 active members and 90 pensioners — each received P5,000, amounting to a total of P1.5 million in prizes.
“This is not just a raffle,” said 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-percent digital, of which 70 percent is via mobile phone and 30 percent via kiosks.”
The festive atmosphere was heightened as GSIS employees and executives cheered with every winner’s name that was announced.
Veloso expressed 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,” he said.
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.
“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,” said Veloso.
