Pag-IBIG Fund, in coordination with the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), participated in the Philippine Information Agency’s (PIA) Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas on 12 November 2024.
The regional town hall, held simultaneously across sixteen regions, became the venue for Pag-IBIG Fund to report its performance for the first three quarters of the year, reflecting its commitment to delivering its mandates for the benefit of Filipino workers.
Following a historic milestone last August when Pag-IBIG Fund surpassed the PHP 1 trillion mark in total assets, the organization continues its strong growth. As of the third quarter, Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow with more than 16.37 million active members, who have collectively saved PHP98.72 billion— PHP49.27 billion collected from the mandatory Regular Savings program and P48.86 billion collected under the Fund’s voluntary MP2 savings.
From January to September 2024, Pag-IBIG Fund was able to assist more than 2.5 million members in need of immediate short-term cash financing, approving Multi-Purpose Loan applications of more than two million borrowers, amounting to a total of PHP49.72 billion, a 16% increase in both the number of borrowers and the total loan amount compared to the same period last year. Almost 461,000 victims affected by various calamities this year were also assisted with the release of PHP5.92 billion in Pag-IBIG Calamity Loans. Applications for Pag-IBIG Fund’s Short-Term Loans do not have processing fees. Loan proceeds are also not deducted with advanced payments or interests, allowing it to be one of the most affordable cash loans in the market.
Aside from the calamity loan, Pag-IBIG Fund also approved the implementation of a one-month moratorium for housing loan payments of affected borrowers residing and working in areas declared under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Kristine. The one-month housing loan payment moratorium allows the calamity victims to prioritize finances to help them recover from the effects of the typhoon. Eligible members may apply for the availment of the moratorium program until 31 December 2024, either through the Virtual Pag-IBIG or at the nearest Pag-IBIG branch.
In terms of shelter financing, Pag-IBIG Fund has released PHP88.17 billion to 61,597 housing loan borrowers who needed funds to purchase or improve their homes. The Pag-IBIG Housing Loan allows borrowers to access financing of up to P6 million at interest rates as low as 3% for socialized and low-cost housing.
Pag-IBIG Fund has also remained active in the promotion of the government’s flagship program, the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pamilyang Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program. As of September 2024, Pag-IBIG Fund has already released PHP20.17 billion for the development of various 4PH projects nationwide, which is set to benefit 17,791 low-income borrowers.
Pag-IBIG Fund CEO Marilene C. Acosta said, “Our accomplishments this year underscore our dedication to serving the financial needs of Filipinos across the country. Participating in the PIA’s Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas serves as a good opportunity for us to directly engage with our members and inform them how Pag-IBIG Fund is working towards a stronger financial institution. After all, our members are the true owners of the Fund. It is just proper that they know how their savings are used and how effectively managing Pag-IBIG’s finances will result to their benefit through dividends and returns on their savings.” Pag-IBIG Fund’s participation in the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas is part of its commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement, aiming to keep members and partners informed on the impact of its operations to the workers, employers, and businesses in each region.