Program Assessment Report
Program Assessment Report
Program Assessment Report
The Home Development Mutual Fund otherwise known as the Pag-IBIG Fund
continues to be a dynamic institution, readily responsive to the rising needs of its
10.2 million members worldwide. The Fund continues to come up with innovative
programs and services in order to follow its twin mandates of generating provident
savings and providing housing finance for the Filipino workers. Such innovations
which include expanded membership of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), reduced
interest rate for calamity loans, and amended guidelines and new program under its
housing program were conceptualized in 2011 but eventually will be implemented
beginning 2012.
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS
The Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009, or Republic Act No. 9679, has
made Pag-IBIG Fund even more relevant for the Filipino workers today by
expanding the agency’s coverage and including Filipinos employed by foreign-based
employers, uniformed personnel and the self employed.
Pag-IBIG Fund has thus opened its doors to every working Filipino earning at least
1,000 a month. From the white collar job holders of Makati to the white towel-slinging
jeepney drivers, from the biggest names in television to our beloved “Kasambahay”,
all may now enjoy the benefits of being a Pag-IBIG Fund member.
Membership across all sectors rose in 2011. Employees from the private sector
jumped 10% and continued to dominate the Fund at 65% (6.7 million) of total
membership. Government personnel also increased by 5% and constituted 18% (1.8
million) of total Fund membership.
Pag-IBIG Fund’s new Board of Trustees led by Vice President Jejomar Binay
launched a proactive approach to its potential partners. Thus far, the agency has
dialogued with 228 local government units (LGUs) on the implementation of the
mandatory coverage provisions of RA 9679, with a number of LGUs having already
agreed to facilitate registration of new businesses and their respective employees
with the Fund.
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COLLECTIONS
Pag-IBIG Fund guarantees the refund of member's total accumulated savings (TAV),
which consists of the member's accumulated contributions, the employer counterpart
contributions, if any, and the dividend earnings credited to the member's account
upon occurrence of any of the following grounds for withdrawal: 1) Membership
maturity which is after five (5), ten (10), fifteen (15), or twenty (20) years depending
on the option of the member upon membership registration; 2) Retirement; 3)
Permanent and total disability or insanity; 4) Separation from the service due to
health reason; 5) Permanent departure from the country; and 6) In case of death of a
member.
In 2011, Pag-IBIG Fund’s total short term loan disbursement grossed P45.4 billion,
surpassing the set target of P36.0 billion loan releases by 13 percent. These loans,
which were disbursed in the form of Multi-Purpose and Calamity Loans, were lent
out to 2.303 million members, which is one percent higher than the 2.283 million
borrowers targeted for the year.
In 2011, P39.3 billion were released as multi-purpose loans to about 2.0 million
member-borrowers/beneficiaries, which are usually used by members to aid them in
meeting their immediate personal needs such as minor home improvement,
livelihood, medical, educational, purchase of appliance and furniture and other
needs.
For the Filipino worker, the Pag-IBIG Fund stayed loyal to its provident mandate to
help members with their finances in their time of greatest need. Pag-IBIG Fund has
maintained a one-day processing time for calamity loan applications, keeping in
mind the urgent need of its members.
In 2011, the Fund released a total of P6.1 billion to assist 312,286 members affected
by the calamities that plagued the country in 2011. Victims of typhoons Pedring,
Quiel and Sendong were also granted a three-month moratorium on their housing
loan payments. Forty two (42) housing loan borrowers availed of this said
moratorium.
Pag-IBIG Fund Chairman, Vice President Binay led the Public-Private Partnership
initiative of the national government by strengthening Pag-IBIG Fund’s long-standing
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PPP Program. The national government extended nearly P38.3 billion in house
financing in 2011 for the construction of some 55,631 residential units. More than 82
percent or P31.5 billion were financed through Pag-IBIG Fund’s End-user Financing
Program, of which P27.5 billion was disbursed to construct some 33,764 low-cost
housing units and P4 billion for some 12,532 socialized housing units.
To ensure the Fund’s viability and to allow it to continue performing its vital role in
nation building, critical reforms were implemented in the agency’s housing loan
programs during the first half of 2011. More innovations were crafted and approved
during the latter part of the year. As a result of these reforms, performing loans from
new takeouts improved dramatically to 96%, owing to strengthened underwriting.
Under its housing mandate, the Pag-IBIG Fund aims to provide housing finance to
its members, partner-developers, and group housing proponents.
During the Year 2011, more stringent rules were employed by the Fund for it’s home
lending program resulted to a slight dip in the housing loan take-outs for the year.
The nationwide Land Titling Computerization Project of the LRA likewise caused
delays in the documentation of loans.
Pag-IBIG Fund has successfully overhauled its housing policy. The changes are
simple. Pag-IBIG Fund went back to basics. The lender originates the loan, the
borrower’s capacity to pay is ensured, collection platforms are strengthened, correct
appraisal is guaranteed, and the contract to sell (CTS) documentation which entailed
cumbersome and impracticable monitoring and legal infirmities will soon be
modified.
This is in stark contrast from the previous program which focused on speedy takeout
but proved to be prone to abuse.
The Fund effectively scrapped its Window 1 express lane that allowed property
developers to originate housing loan accounts. The agency took back control in
approving individual housing loans and subjected all borrowers and housing units
to pre-validation, rather than post-validation, as was the case under Window 1. The
Fund also developed and will soon employ its Borrower Evaluation System (BES).
The new system is essentially a credit scoring system that assesses the borrower’s
capacity to pay and potential for default. And since buying a home is considered a
family affair by the Filipino, the Fund will base the borrower’s capacity to pay on the
family’s gross income instead of individual net disposable income.
Pag-IBIG Fund also travelled all over the country in order to introduce its housing
programs through the Pabahay Caravan. Vice President Binay together with CEO
Darlene Marie B. Berberabe talked with local government units in the Metro and in
all of the regions across the country to introduce the Group Housing Loan Program
(GHLP).
Under the GHLP, Pag-IBIG Fund offers its technical insights and an initial P20
million in loans to construct subdivisions or condominium buildings intended for the
LGU’s eligible constituents. The land should be provided by the LGU as its
counterpart. The Vice President expects the program to further bring down the cost
of housing at levels much more affordable for the common Filipino worker.
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Pag-IBIG Fund Provides Home Financing for Public School Teachers and other
Government Employees
The Pag-IBIG Fund also strengthened its partnership with other government
agencies and employee organizations. In December 2011, the Fund signed separate
agreements with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine
Government Employee Association (PGEA), formalizing the agency’s commitment to
help teachers and other government employees realize their dreams of owning their
homes through its “home matching” program.
The Pag-IBIG Fund has always strived for the best quality in its services. In 2011,
the Fund’s pursuit of excellence has earned the trust of other institutions in the
government and private sectors, further cementing Pag-IBIG Fund’s position as the
country’s premier provident mutual fund and home financing institution.
A 20% increase in productivity was also noted by the Fund in 2011. While many
accomplishments were at an all time high, operational expenses were kept at
minimal levels. Every employee’s work output in 2011 produced P5.257 million for
the Fund compared to 2010’s P4.373 million.
In keeping abreast with the times and fully cognizant of the needs of its members,
Pag-IBIG Fund has embraced current trends to provide better services that are
readily available on the internet, on social media and even in shopping malls.
The services of Pag-IBIG Fund are completely in tune with the Filipino’s modern
lifestyle. Members can now use their cellphones and the internet to access their
account.
The Fund has launched its Online Membership Registration for both employers and
members. Now, members can check through the agency’s website their latest 12
monthly contributions, as well as their Total Accumulated Value (TAV) of savings
and billing statement. Borrowers can also check their amortization payments for the
last 12 months. Employers can also use the online facility to update their accounts.
For faster transactions, members can use Land Bank’s OnLine Collections (Oncoll)
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and WeAccess or Citibank collection facilities to pay for monthly contributions or
loan amortization. Proceeds of short term loans can now be withdrawn from any
ATM by using Land Bank Cash Card.
For members who have no ready access to the internet, they can use their cell
phones to check the status of their registration with the Fund. By simply texting:
IDSTAT <space> [Registration Tracking Number] <space> [Date of Birth MM/DD/
YYYY] to 0917 888 4363 for Globe subscribers and 0918 898 4363 for Smart
subscribers, Pag-IBIG Fund will text back the latest status of the member’s ID.
And in its bid to make its services much more accessible to the public, the Fund has
also partnered with Robinson’s Malls for the provision, free of charge, of a Pag-IBIG
Fund service desk inside its 36 shopping malls nationwide.
Enlisting with the Fund becomes easier for new entrepreneurs via the Philippine
Business Registry (PBR). With the system in place, companies need not go to the
Pag-IBIG Fund office to register their employees and get their company
Pag-IBIG ID numbers. The web-based service serves as a one-stop-shop hub for
entrepreneurs who need to transact with the Fund, the Department of Trade and
Industry, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Social Security System, the Philippine
Health Insurance Corp. and Securities and Exchange Commission.
To further ensure its continued viability well into the future, Pag-IBIG Fund in 2011
also adopted risk management programs as a component of good policies such as
Single Borrower’s Limit (SBL), Capital Adequacy Framework (CAR), Credit Scoring
and other risk reports. Undergoing finalization are the Fund’s Code of Good
Governance and Code of Ethics.
In recognition of the Fund’s proven expertise in home financing, the GSIS extended
a .5 Billion credit facility to the Fund. Pag-IBIG Fund will now process all housing
loans from GSIS members.
Pag-IBIG Fund has been in this business for 31 years, the agency’s mortgage
accounts comprise over 46% of the entire industry’s loan portfolio, making it the
country’s premier housing fund. The trust bestowed by GSIS upon Pag-IBIG Fund in
helping every Filipino worker own their home a reality is truly humbling.
The Pag-IBIG Fund did not forget its members working abroad. When the conflicts
arose in the Middle East and a monstrous tsunami hit Japan, the Fund was prompt
in giving aid. Displaced OFWs were granted a six-month moratorium on their
housing loan payments and given the option to withdraw their savings immediately
to help them in their unexpected economic difficulties. About thirty three (33)
housing loan borrowers availed of the moratorium while 536 OFW claimants from
Libya were able to claim their savings of P4.7 million.
These unforeseen seismic shifts, both natural and man-made, have sent a number
of Filipinos working abroad packing and directly crippled the finances of their families
in the Philippines. As the country’s new heroes, it is but right for the Pag-IBIG Fund
to extend them an extra helping hand to alleviate their circumstance.