Friday, December 16, 2011

Pag-IBIG Fund

by Amor Saludar

In its 31st anniversary celebration bearing the theme, "Makabuluhan. Matatag. Maaasahan!" the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), otherwise called the Pag-IBIG Fund, pledged to continue their relevant, stable and reliable services to its members in Central Visayas.

Pag-IBIG Fund Visayas Group Vice President Victoria de la Pena cited the significance of the fund to its members during the recent Kapihan sa PIA.

"Pag-IBIG Fund is very relevant and important as we are there to meet the needs of the people especially on the areas of savings in preparation for their future and housing, a very basic need. We stress the importance of savings for a better future," de la Peña said.

De la Peña added that in 2001, they experienced a threat to the members' savings but that its officials and members became united in their efforts to prevent other people to use the funds.

"Also, during calamities, we open our doors to provide loans to our members in need," de la Peña further said.

She recalled that during previous calamities in Manila and some parts of Luzon, Pag-IBIG personnel from various branches nationwide augmented Manila personnel to fast track the facilitation and processing of loans to its affected members.

To continue providing efficient and sincere services to its members, de la Pena cited some of their major plans for 2012. These include adoption of modern technologies in order to make their services faster and the strict implementation in collecting loan payments.

De la Peña also said they plan to have a wider coverage that now includes household helpers and drivers among others and processing of loan applications via online.

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