MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced on Monday that its pensioners in the United States and Singapore can now access its mobile app, GSIS Touch, in compliance with the proof of life requirement dubbed Annual Pensioners Information Revalidation (APIR) and other transactions.

GSIS president and general manager Wick Veloso said this is in response to the clamor of pensioners abroad to allow them to experience the app's innovative and convenient service.

"This shows that we listen to our stakeholders and we value their insights and perspectives," Veloso said.

According to the state pension fund's data, GSIS pensioners in the US and Singapore comprise 78 percent of the 18,000 pensioners based abroad. ...