The Simbag sa Emerhensya asin Dagdag Paseguro Mutual Benefit Association Inc. (SEDP MBA) followed the National Government protocol on declaring the Enhanced Community Quarantine last March 17, 2020, until May 30, 2020, in Luzon.

One of the SEDP MBA’s objectives is its Employees’ welfare. Employees’ welfare involves economic, recreational, and facilitative for the advantage and comfort of all employees.

As Covid-19 cases arise, the Management focused on the health of its employees by providing vitamins to boost their immune system, face mask, face shield, and alcohol supply.

There are also rules and guidelines implemented during the reinstatement to work by following one (1) meter apart setting for tables for each employee, schedules on lunch breaks, reporting on health monitoring per staff, limitations on outside transactions, and conduct of office disinfections.

This aims to lessen the spread of the virus and protect the staff and their families at home.

Simbag sa Emerhensya asin Dagdag Paseguro Mutual Benefit Association, Inc., (SEDP MBA) continues its service to members and beneficiaries in the midst of “Enhanced Community Quarantine” in Luzon due to COVID -19.

The Insurance Commission set its 1-3-5 policy in the processing of claims, however, the Simbag sa Emerhensya asin Dagdag Paseguro Mutual Benefit Association, Inc., (SEDP MBA) in collaboration with SEDP – Simbag Sa Pag-Asenso Inc. created its strategy to cope with the COVID -19 crisis following the one-day processing of claims from notification, validation, approval and releasing of claims.

As the local Government of Albay declared total lockdown in some Cities and Municipalities which lead to difficulty in the release of members’ claims, the SEDP-Simbag sa Pag-Asenso, Inc., ( A Microfinance NGO) through its President/CEO and also a member of the Board of Trustees of SEDP MBA Fr. Jose Victor E. Lobrigo coordinates with Camalig Bank for easy transfer of funds also staff coordinates to some available money remittance like Palawan Pawnshop and Smart Padala for hassle-free release of members and beneficiaries claims.

True that having a heart with passion of service, the Board of Trustees, Management and staff extends their best effort working from home to provide its mission.

“The Simbag sa Emerhensya asin Dagdag Paseguro Mutual Benefit Association, Inc., (SEDP MBA) promised to deliver its highest standard of service even in the midst of crisis”

Approved by the Simbag sa Emerhensya asin Dagdag Paseguro Mutual Benefit Association, (SEDP MBA) Inc. Board of Trustees the amount of Five Million and Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 5,500,000.00) as assistance distributed to more or less 30,000 members of SEDP- Simbag sa Pag-Asenso Inc. (A Microfinance NGO) and SEDP MBA Inc. affected by the series of typhoons that ravaged the Bicol Region.

Members with partially and completely damaged or totally damaged houses received rice assistance from SEDP MBA. In addition, SEDP Inc. in liaison with the Social Action Center (SAC) Legazpi City, Diocese of Legazpi and Bicol Consortium Development Initiatives Inc. (BCDI) provides its members who have a totally damaged home with their home repair materials to help them get back on their feet.

The said assistance was distributed in collaboration with SEDP Inc. Branch staff and Center Officers including their membership to facilitate distribution to eligible beneficiaries.

According to the data, more than 153,305 kilos of rice were donated to 30,661 members with partially damaged covered by SEDP Inc

The Simbag sa Emerhensya asin Dagdag Paseguro Mutual Benefit Association, (SEDP MBA) Inc. is one of the three institutions that make up the mutually supporting institution (MSI) of the Diocese of Legazpi. It is a subsidiary of SEDP- Simbag sa Pag-Asenso Inc. (A Microfinance NGO) which aims to protect their member in times of unforeseen circumstances and needs.

The Grow Program is one of the three SEDP MPC programs launched during the Covid-19 pandemic to continue cooperative service to SEDP Inc. members. This service include training in starting a new business, running various business, designing and creating on how it can be available to market.