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Despite liberal terms provided under its P2.5-billion Special Financing
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The low availment rate has been plaguing the program since it was instituted by
government with the SSS and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) as
fund managers of P2.5 billion each.

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Small businessmen shy away from special financing program

By Des Ferriols | January 14, 2000 - 12:00am

Despite liberal terms provided under its P2.5-billion Special Financing Program, the Social Security System (SSS) has disbursed only P367.8 million to small and medium enterprises, indicating continued pessimism...

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