President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approves the release of the 13th month pay. Government workers affected by tropical storm Ondoy can now avail themselves of the last half of their 13th month pay starting October 1. The first half of the year-end bonus was released in May.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will also grant an emergency loan of P20,000 for each qualified member. Likewise, the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) has put up windows in all its branches to process calamity loans for members in calamity-hit areas. (PIA)
