Ambrosio R. Villorente
Protests Vs. GSIS e-Card Are Becoming Worst
Aklan is not alone that harbors ill feelings with the GSIS e-Card policy. GSIS pensioners in Antique likewise harbors ill feeling against the GSIS. In Bohol, the GSIS pensioners felt and thought the use of e-Card is an inhuman treatment of the GSIS pensioners in Bohol. According to Mr. Francisco Reyes of Tagbilaran City, the use of e-Card is an inhuman treatment to the senior citizens. Reyes said, their GSIS pensions were delayed for 3 months so that they were compelled to hold a rally in front of the GSIS office in Tagbilaran City just recently.
Hazard To Pensioners
In Virac, Catan-duanes, they call the GSIS e-Card "hazard to defenseless" pensioners. According to Beda V. Montarde, professor of Republic Central Colleges, Angeles City, Pampanga her mother who is now 85 years old has not received her monthly pension since December 2006. Her last check was issued in November last year.
His mother cannot walk and couldn’t comply with the GSIS requirements to secure e-Card, wrote Montarde. The GSIS sent a mobile team to see her mother which advised her to wait for one month to have her documents process in the second week of May 2007. Until this date her mother has not received her e-Card.
According to Montarde, her "mother has been soley relying on her monthtly cash to pay for her regular medicine and health care. Not only that, these pension benefits were earned by my mother through hardwork during her fruitful days of service as a teacher on the assurance that these would give her a secure life upon her retirement. Instead, the GSIS is causing her so many frustrations and worries, and making her feel so insecure.
The delays in the pensions are a clear manifestation of the GSIS’ inefficiency...yet GSIS officials have been known for doubtful lifestyle."
He beseech Mr. Winston Garcia, president and Chief Executive Officer "to immediately act on the delayed pensions. The money the GSIS witholds from the pensioners is money that they have worked for, all their lives. That money could mean their lives.
The GSIS’ failure to give that money is tantamount to taking the lives of the defenseless Filipinos, lamented Montarde.
RC Kalibo
On Saturday evening, July 21, 2007 the Rotary Club of Kalibo will hold its 40th Anniversary and 41st Installation Program. It will be held at the C. Cabagnot Tourism Training Center, Buswang Old, Kalibo, Aklan. President Morris "More" MORIER will lead the officers who will take their oath of office. Among the dignitaries who will grace the occassion are District Governor RENIER "Prince" GEROCHI, of R.I. District 3850 who is expected to give his District Governor’s Address. He will be introduced by ADG IMMANUEL "Nolly" SODUSTA.
Aklan governor Carlito S. Marquez will administer the oath of office to the officers of the Association of Rotary Spouses of RC Kalibo. Congressman Florencio T. Miraflores will administer the oath of office to the officers and members of the Board of Directors.
There will also be the charging of new members which will be done by PP NIOVADY "Vady" MARIN. After which, RTC Judge Dean R. Telan will induct the new members. PP VICTOR "Vic" SANTAMARIA will introduce the guests and visiting Rotarians from other clubs. PP LEONARDO "Raphy" TAYCO, Jr. will welcome the guests in his message.
The Interct Club of Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades will provide the intermission numbers.
The second part of the program is the signing of sisterhood agreement with RC of Obando, Bulacan and RC of GMA Cavite after which, DG FRANCISCO "Paco" ATAYDE will also give his message. /MP
Hazard To Pensioners
In Virac, Catan-duanes, they call the GSIS e-Card "hazard to defenseless" pensioners. According to Beda V. Montarde, professor of Republic Central Colleges, Angeles City, Pampanga her mother who is now 85 years old has not received her monthly pension since December 2006. Her last check was issued in November last year.
His mother cannot walk and couldn’t comply with the GSIS requirements to secure e-Card, wrote Montarde. The GSIS sent a mobile team to see her mother which advised her to wait for one month to have her documents process in the second week of May 2007. Until this date her mother has not received her e-Card.
According to Montarde, her "mother has been soley relying on her monthtly cash to pay for her regular medicine and health care. Not only that, these pension benefits were earned by my mother through hardwork during her fruitful days of service as a teacher on the assurance that these would give her a secure life upon her retirement. Instead, the GSIS is causing her so many frustrations and worries, and making her feel so insecure.
The delays in the pensions are a clear manifestation of the GSIS’ inefficiency...yet GSIS officials have been known for doubtful lifestyle."
He beseech Mr. Winston Garcia, president and Chief Executive Officer "to immediately act on the delayed pensions. The money the GSIS witholds from the pensioners is money that they have worked for, all their lives. That money could mean their lives.
The GSIS’ failure to give that money is tantamount to taking the lives of the defenseless Filipinos, lamented Montarde.
RC Kalibo
On Saturday evening, July 21, 2007 the Rotary Club of Kalibo will hold its 40th Anniversary and 41st Installation Program. It will be held at the C. Cabagnot Tourism Training Center, Buswang Old, Kalibo, Aklan. President Morris "More" MORIER will lead the officers who will take their oath of office. Among the dignitaries who will grace the occassion are District Governor RENIER "Prince" GEROCHI, of R.I. District 3850 who is expected to give his District Governor’s Address. He will be introduced by ADG IMMANUEL "Nolly" SODUSTA.
Aklan governor Carlito S. Marquez will administer the oath of office to the officers of the Association of Rotary Spouses of RC Kalibo. Congressman Florencio T. Miraflores will administer the oath of office to the officers and members of the Board of Directors.
There will also be the charging of new members which will be done by PP NIOVADY "Vady" MARIN. After which, RTC Judge Dean R. Telan will induct the new members. PP VICTOR "Vic" SANTAMARIA will introduce the guests and visiting Rotarians from other clubs. PP LEONARDO "Raphy" TAYCO, Jr. will welcome the guests in his message.
The Interct Club of Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades will provide the intermission numbers.
The second part of the program is the signing of sisterhood agreement with RC of Obando, Bulacan and RC of GMA Cavite after which, DG FRANCISCO "Paco" ATAYDE will also give his message. /MP
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