Manila, March 7 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside nearly PHP1.5 billion in emergency loan funds for 62,514 active members and pensioners affected by recent calamities.

GSIS members and pensioners can apply for the emergency loan without documentary requirements through the GSIS Touch mobile app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

The areas include Negros Oriental, Biliran, Nueva Ecija, Surigao del Norte, and Puerto Princesa.

"In Negros Oriental, which was affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, and in Biliran, where the deterioration of Biliran Bridge disrupted connectivity to Leyte, the deadline is on March 12. Applications from Carranglan and Licab in Nueva Ecija, which bore the brunt of ...