MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is the new chairman of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
President Rodrigo Duterte signed the appointment paper of Bersamin as a member of the GSIS Board of Trustees on February 6, 2020, but was only made public on Friday.
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is the new GSIS chair.
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The former chief magistrate was then elected by the GSIS board as its chairman, replacing GSIS officer-in-charge Ronald Macasaet.
Bersamin retired as Chief Justice last year.
He spent a total of 10 years in the Supreme Court.
Malaca帽ang touted Bersamin鈥檚 鈥渟terling鈥� public service record.
鈥淲e are confident that Mr. Bersamin would serve the GSIS with the same dedication and integrity he demonstrated in his many years of government service,鈥� Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said in a statement.