Even as it remained one of the most complained-about government agencies, the Social Security System (SSS) said it had successfully resolved nearly all complaints it had received, but vowed to further improve the efficiency of its services. “SSS is currently coordinating with the Anti-Red Tape...
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its members in Cebu affected by Typhoon Tino may avail of the Calamity Loan Program (CLP) starting today, Nov. 6, 2025, until Dec. 5, 2025, providing immediate financial relief as recovery efforts continue across the province. SSS President and Chief...
In a move set to modernize and speed up service delivery, the Social Security System (SSS) has launched the MySSS Card, a new functional ID that also acts as a fully operational debit card. Robert Joseph Montes De Claro, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the MySSS Card is dual purpose...
Asia United Bank’s (AUB) e-wallet HelloMoney is targeting to grow its users to as many as 6.5 million by end-2025, riding on a new partnership with digital life insurer Singlife Philippines and a recent tie-up with the state-run Social Security System (SSS). “Last year, we had about five...
State insurers Social Security System (SSS) and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) have offered over ₱10 billion in calamity loans to extend financial aid to members in disaster-hit areas. This follows Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto’s order to government financial...
President Marcos has declared the second week of September of every year as the National Pensioners ' Week. Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 1020 which aims to raise awareness on social security protection among Filipinos. "[I]t is imperative to recognize SSS (Social...
President Marcos has ordered the Social Security System (SSS) and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to guard funds with integrity and invest wisely. In his speech at the ceremonial launching of the SSS Pension Reform Program on Wednesday, Sept. 10, Marcos reminded both institutions to...
Following the solid annual net income growth in the first semester of 2025, the Social Security System (SSS) is optimistic about reaching the ₱100-billion mark this year, which the pension fund has forecast to be surpassed by the end of 2026, albeit at a slower pace. “Definitely, we’ll reach...
CEBU CITY – A Mandaue City court junked an appeal that sought to overturn a previous decision finding an owner of a security agency guilty of estafa for failure to remit the deducted Social Security System (SSS) contribution of her former employee. Judge Fruto Teodorico III of the Regional Trial...
President Marcos expressed confidence that the Social Security System (SSS) will remain financially sound, even with projections that a proposed pension hike could shorten the fund’s lifespan. Marcos said this amid concerns about whether the proposed increase in SSS pensions might reduce the...
With a one-percentage-point (ppt) hike in members’ contribution rate to 15 percent that took effect this year, the Social Security System (SSS)—the state-run pension fund for private-sector workers—grew its net income by 46.9 percent to ₱66.45 billion in the first half of 2025. The SSS’...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Social Security System (SSS) are ramping up efforts to provide swift financial relief to members and pensioners affected by recent calamities Both agencies have announced more accessible and streamlined loan programs. GSIS has opened emergency...
