The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has committed to full transparency regarding its investment in DigiPlus Interactive Corp., following public calls for disclosure and regulatory scrutiny of the controversial gaming company stake.
In a statement released Thursday, GSIS said it “fully supports transparency and accountability” in all investment activities and will cooperate with oversight institutions and regulatory bodies examining the DigiPlus investment.
“We welcome the scrutiny and call for public disclosure from various sectors, and we are prepared to present all relevant documents and data to the appropriate authorities,” the pension fund stated.The commitment comes as lawmakers and civil society groups have questioned GSIS’s investment in DigiPlus, which operates online gaming platforms including BingoPlus. Critics have raised concerns about a government pension fund investing in gaming operations that some view as potentially harmful to public welfare.
GSIS STATEMENT ON ITS INVESTMENT IN DIGIPLUS INTERACTIVE CORP.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) fully supports transparency and accountability in all its investment activities and shall cooperate with oversight institutions and regulatory bodies in connection with its investment in DigiPlus Interactive Corp.
We welcome the scrutiny and call for public disclosure from various sectors, and we are prepared to present all relevant documents and data to the appropriate authorities. As stewards of public trust, we affirm our unwavering commitment to act in the best interests of our members and pensioners.
We assure our members, pensioners, and the Filipino public that the GSIS Social Insurance Fund remains strong, secure, and actuarially sound. As of June 2025, GSIS has total assets of ₱1.88 trillion and recorded a Net Operating Income of ₱76.82 billion, representing a 31% increase compared to the same period last year. We have consistently enjoyed a 5 year average return on investments at 6.75%.
Still, we recognize that public trust must be continuously earned.
In light of recent developments, GSIS will continue to comprehensively review its charter, investment policies, risk exposure thresholds, and sectoral guidelines, particularly those involving sensitive or high-risk industries. This will ensure alignment with our members’ evolving expectations and the highest standards of ethical and fiduciary responsibility.
We remain guided by our mandate: to protect and grow the hard-earned contributions of government workers.
