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The Philippine Star
February 2, 2025 | 12:00am
At a meeting held recently, the GSIS and the PGEA outlined the action plan for the establishment of the Speakers’ Bureau. The program will prepare key PGEA leaders to disseminate accurate information on GSIS benefits, programs and services and facilitate a dialogue to correct disinformation.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) will soon roll out a joint Speakers’ Bureau to enhance member education of their GSIS benefits and serve as a platform to address GSIS members’ concerns, while actively fighting ‘fake news.’
At a meeting held recently, the GSIS and the PGEA outlined the action plan for the establishment of the Speakers’ Bureau. The program will prepare key PGEA leaders to disseminate accurate information on GSIS benefits, programs and services and facilitate a dialogue to correct disinformation.
“This initiative highlights our commitment to public service by ensuring that our members have direct access to accurate information about their GSIS benefits,” said GSIS president and general manager Wick Veloso. “Partnering with PGEA strengthens our ability to effectively reach all government offices and support every public servant,” he said.
The groundbreaking effort, rooted in a partnership agreement in 2024 by both parties, was launched on Dec. 4, 2024 during the celebration of the National Government Employees Week under Presidential Proclamation 1130.
“PGEA ensures that accurate and verified information about GSIS benefits reaches our members and other public servants nationwide,” PGEA president Esperanza Ocampo said. “By actively dispelling ‘fake news’ and fostering transparent communication, we steadfastly uphold our dedication to truth and clarity,” Ocampo said.
The GSIS will conduct training sessions for PGEA leaders on comprehensive benefit packages. These trained leaders will then serve as GSIS ambassadors, creating an efficient system for member education while actively countering disinformation through their extensive government network.
“The goal of the Speakers’ Bureau is to promote critical thinking to effectively evaluate sources of news and information,” Veloso said, adding that the activity will encourage the practices among government employees of verifying information before sharing.”
