March 15, 2026
San Miguel Foods, GSIS launch livelihood program for members and partners
San Miguel Foods (SMF) has partnered with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to make its livelihood and small business programs more accessible to GSIS members, pensioners, dependents, and eligible public sector cooperatives and unions.
Through the partnership, GSIS stakeholders will have a dedicated channel to access SMF's livelihood and community reseller programs, which are also available to other interested participants nationwide.
Qualified applicants may become community resellers of SMF products for as low as P2,000, with no franchise or royalty fee required. They will gain access to a wide range of trusted food products, including hotdogs, nuggets, bacon, corned beef, luncheon meat, ice cream, cheese, margarine, salad aids, and coffee mixes. Selected partners may also offer Magnolia Chicken products, including Magnolia Timplados.
Signing the MOA on Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives between the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and San Miguel Foods (SMF) are (from left): SMF Business Development Manager Alma D. Fajardo-Ong; SMF Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth R. Bay; SMF President Emmanuel B. Macalalag; GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo “Wick” A. Veloso; and GSIS Executive Vice President (EVP) for Core Business Sector Atty. Jason C. Teng. Also in the photo is Acting EVP for Research, Innovation, and Strategic Advisory Sector Atty. Joseph Philip T. Andres.
GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo ‘Wick’ Veloso (right) and San Miguel Foods President Emmanuel Macalalag shake hands after sealing the partnership agreement on sustainable livelihood opportunities for GSIS members and public sector employees.
For aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start bigger ventures, food cart packages featuring Tender Juicy Hotdogs are available starting at P11,120 for indoor booths.
More established food business concepts are also available, including Purefoods Deli, The Cozy Kitchen by Purefoods, and Star Nutri-Meats.
Additional livelihood opportunities include baking enterprises through San Miguel Mills Homebakers using Bake Best premixes, as well as ventures in pet care and agriculture such as Nutri Chunks pet food and the B-MEG Hog Raising Program, which provides access to quality feeds and technical support.
GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said the initiative supports the institution’s mandate of helping strengthen the financial security of government employees and pensioners.
“What we are doing is connecting our members with a credible, established partner that can provide a real path to additional income,” Veloso said. “At a time when many families are looking for practical ways to manage rising daily expenses, this partnership offers an opportunity to build a more secure future.”
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said the partnership reflects the group’s continuing commitment to helping uplift Filipino families.
GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo ‘Wick’ A. Veloso lauds the partnership with San Miguel Foods as part of the broader mandate of the GSIS to provide social security to government employees.
“Government employees play an important role in serving the Filipino people. Through this partnership, we want to help them create additional sources of income that can strengthen their families’ long-term security,” Ang said. “It is one way to help more Filipinos build something of their own, with trusted brands, practical training, and support along the way.”
The livelihood packages are designed to be simple and easy to start, with guidance on business operations, customer service, store setup, and day-to-day management for those who choose to become community resellers, food cart operators, or home-based bakers.
All approved participants will undergo training in basic operations, food handling, customer service, and store management. Site visits and application reviews will also be conducted to help ensure each proposed location is suitable for the business.
Interested GSIS members and partners may apply by submitting a letter of intent indicating their chosen livelihood package and target location, together with copies of valid government-issued IDs, via email to sanmiguelfoodsbusiness@sanmiguel.com.ph. Applications will be reviewed by the San Miguel Foods operations team before approval and rollout.
By bringing together GSIS’ mission of supporting its members and San Miguel Foods’ experience in building trusted food brands, the partnership gives GSIS members, pensioners, and their families a practical way to earn additional income and improve their
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