TO IMPROVE education in underserved communities, the Government Service Insurance System is expanding its partnership with the Department of Education by increasing its coverage from 25 to 30 last-mile schools nationwide.

This was made possible after GSIS and DepEd signed a memorandum of agreement.

Through the MOA, GSIS will invest P400,000 per school from 2024 to 2027, providing essential learning tools and facilities to schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.

GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said this initiative builds on a decade of support for 165 schools and focuses on communities affected by disasters and those with limited access to educational resources.

“We are not just delivering equipment – we are opening doors to possibilities,” Veloso said.

“Each laptop becomes a window to the world, every tablet a tool for creativity, and every printer brings learning materials to life in the hands of eager students,” he added.

Since its launch in 2014, the GSIS Adopt-a-School Program has transformed classrooms by equipping schools with laptops, printers, smart televisions, mobile tablets, liquid crystal display projectors, sound systems, interactive boards, photocopiers, and security systems.

Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara praised GSIS’ Ginhawa for All programs and services, underscoring their lasting impact on students.

“Ito’y hindi panandaliang ginhawa na binibigay ninyo sa aming mga estudyante – ito’y panghabang buhay na ginhawa. Ang biyayang binigay ninyo sa kanila, walang makakabawi – ‘yan ang tunay na kayamanan,” he said.

In 2024, GSIS also funded solar panel installations in Mindanao schools to ensure sustainable and energy-resilient learning environments.