Tag: Social Security System (SSS)
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Typhoon-hit pensioners urged to avail of advance pensions
The Social Security System (SSS) today encouraged its pensioners affected by recent tropical cyclones Kristine, Marce, Nika, Ofel, and Pepito to apply at their nearest SSS branch office for a three-month advance pension. Applications will be accepted until 21 December 2024. SSS Officer-in-Charge Voltaire P. Agas said that the three-month advance pension is a financial…
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SSS offers calamity loan for tropical cyclone-affected members
The Social Security System (SSS) today announced that its members in areas battered by tropical cyclones (TCs) Kristine, Marce, Nika, Ofel, and Pepito in the last few weeks may avail themselves of the calamity loan until 19 December 2024. SSS Officer-in-Charge Voltaire P. Agas said that SSS is offering a calamity loan to qualified members…
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SSS urges members to update their contact information; implements SMS-OTP in the My.SSS Portal
The Social Security System (SSS) today called on its members to immediately update their contact information, especially their mobile numbers as the state-run pension fund implemented Multi-Factor Authentication schemes during logins to the My.SSS Portal. SSS Officer-in-Charge Voltaire P. Agas said that SSS took a proactive step by incorporating an authentication process whenever its members…
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SSS earns 6 Gold and 5 Silver ARTA Awards for efficient and transparent services
The Social Security System (SSS), particularly 11 of its branch offices, recently received multiple recognition from the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for outstanding commitment to provide efficient, transparent, and accessible services as well as deliver responsible governance. Among the 860 government agencies evaluated for the 2023 Report Card Survey (RCS) 2.0 Batch 1 Cycle, SSS…
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Kristine-affected members and pensioners can avail of SSS loan programs
The Social Security System (SSS) today announced that members and pensioners affected by the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine could immediately avail themselves of salary and pension loans for their monetary needs. “As part of our proactive response to the urgent financial needs of our members and pensioners during natural calamities, the SSS loan…
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De Claro assumes leadership of the Social Security System
The Social Security System (SSS) has announced the appointment of Commissioner Robert Joseph M. De Claro as its new Officer-in-Charge, effective October 11, following the resignation of Rolando Ledesma Macasaet earlier this month. The decision was made by the Social Security Commission (SSC), the policymaking body of the SSS. De Claro, who has served on…
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Macasaet steps down as President and Chief Executive Officer; SSS pays tribute to his accomplishments
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, has stepped down from his position effective today, October 6, after nearly two years with the state-run pension fund. Macasaet, who has been the head of SSS since January 5, 2023, was also Vice Chairperson of the Social Security…
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SSS sets record high 2.4M new members in H1 2024
Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet today said that SSS is on track for a record-setting year in terms of registering new members after it hit 2.4 million new registrants in July 2024. In a press briefing, Macasaet reported that the number of new SSS members from January to…
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SSS extending social security coverage to barangay execs
The Social Security System (SSS) is making steps to extend social security protection to barangay officials across the Philippines. During the Liga ng mga Barangay’s National Congress recently, SSS President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet urged barangay captains and kagawads from approximately 42,000 barangays to become members of the SSS. Macasaet said that many barangay…
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30,000 Angkas partner riders to get social security protection from SSS
Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet (left) and Angkas Chief Executive Officer George Ilagan Royeca (right) on August 1 signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will give social security protection to about 30,000 Angkas partner bikers operating in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro City. Macasaet…
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SSS to offer calamity loan to Carina-affected members
The Social Security System (SSS) is set to provide calamity loan assistance to members who have been affected by Typhoon ‘Carina’ in the National Capital Region and in areas that may soon be declared under state of calamity. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said that members in typhoon-stricken areas can borrow…
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SSS warns members, the public on fake text alerts
The Social Security System (SSS) today warned its members and the public to be wary of text messages sent by unscrupulous individuals pretending to be SSS, promising its recipients an incentive by accessing a link. SSS Senior Vice President for Member Services and Support Group Normita M. Doctor said that SSS has been receiving reports…
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4Ps graduates sa Bulacan isinusulong na maging SSS members
BULACAN— Isinusulong ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) na maging kasapi ng Social Security System (SSS) ang mga benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), partikular na ang mga matagumpay nang nakatawid sa kahirapan. Aabot sa 20,039 pamilyang Bulakenyo ang mga nagsipagtapos sa 4Ps ngayong kalagitnaan ng 2024 base sa tala ng DSWD.…
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SSS branches in Bulacan, Pampanga and Olongapo maintain regular working hours amid new flexible work arrangement
The Social Security System (SSS) Luzon Central 2 Division announced that SSS branch offices in Bulacan, Pampanga, and Olongapo will continue to operate on regular business hours to serve members, pensioners, and claimants, despite the implementation of a new flexible work arrangement last June 3, 2024. SSS Vice President for Luzon Central 2 Division Gloria…
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SSS signs MOA with CDC for the social security protection of JO and COS workers
PAMPANGA– The membership expansion of the Social Security System (SSS) gained another significant stride as the SSS and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) sealed an agreement that will give social security protection to CDC’s job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers. SSS Executive Vice President for Branch Operations Sector Voltaire P. Agas said that…
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