Pag-IBIG among top performing govt firms

THE Governance Commission of GOCCs (government-owned and -controlled corporations) or GCG has recognized the Pag-IBIG Fund as one of the top-performing government-owned companies. In an awards ceremony held in Pasay City, Pag-IBIG landed in the Top 10 GOCCs for earning the highest ratings based on GCG's evaluation systems. "We are truly honored to be one of the top 10 GOCCs recognized by the GCG. This is yet another testament to Pag-IBIG Fund's consistently outstanding performance that it is known for," Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said in a statement. "This further inspires us to continue doing our best, as we continue to heed the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in pursuing excellence in government service so that more of our countrymen can gain better lives through Pag-IBIG Fund's programs and services," added the housing czar, who is also the chairman of the 11-member PagIBIG Fund board of trustees. Pag-IBIG CEO Marilene Acosta expressed gratitude to GCG for recognizing the agency. "GCG's recognition exemplifies our strong performance in bringing our savings and home loan programs to more members, our robust financial standing, and consistent adherence to best governance practices in 2023," Acosta said. "We are committed to serving our members wholeheartedly with our Lingkod Pag-IBIG brand of service — 'Tapat na Serbisyo, Mula sa Puso,'" she said. Held late last year at the Philippine International Convention Center, the GCG Awards recognizes GOCCs for their outstanding performance in the Corporate Governance Scorecard and in the Performance Evaluation System or PES for the year 2023. GCG Chairman Marius Corpus, Commissioners Brian Keith Hosaka and Geraldine MarieBerberabe-Martinez, and other top officials led the awarding ceremony.