Tag: Social Security System (SSS)
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SSS and TESDA enter partnership arrangement for social security coverage of JO, COS workers
Around 3,800 Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers in the central and regional offices of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) will now have access to the social security protection provided by the Social Security System (SSS) after the two state-run agencies sealed a partnership arrangement under the KaSSSangga Collect…
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SSS clarifies 1% contribution rate hike, bares plans for 2025
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it is implementing a 1% contribution rate hike starting January 2025 to bring the contribution rate to 15% from the previous 14%, pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. This is accompanied also by increases in the minimum…
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SSS releases P1.15B calamity loan assistance to nearly 70,000 members
The Social Security System (SSS) reported that it has already released more than P1.15 billion worth of calamity loan assistance to almost 70,000 typhoon-affected members, within two weeks after opening the assistance package. SSS Acting Head for Public Affairs and Special Events Division Carlo C. Villacorta said that last month, SSS offered a calamity loan…
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P525.8-M kontribusyon nakolekta ng SSS Luzon Central 2 sa mga delinquent employers
GITNANG LUZON — Umabot na sa P525.8 milyon ang nasingil ng Social Security System (SSS) Luzon Central 2 Division mula sa mga delinquent employers sa mga lalawigan ng Bulacan at Pampanga, at lungsod ng Olongapo. Sila ang mga kumpanyang hindi naghuhulog o nakakapaghulog nang regular na kontribusyon para sa kani-kanilang mga manggagawa. Inilahad ni Luzon…
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SSS releases over P32B 13th month and December pensions to 3.6M pensioners
The Social Security System (SSS) today said that it has released the 13th month and December pensions worth P32.19 billion to over 3.6 million pensioners which was given as early as November 29. SSS Officer-in-Charge Voltaire P. Agas said that SSS pushed for the early crediting of the 13th month and December 2024 pensions as…
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SSS nag-isyu ng show cause orders sa mga delinquent employers
ZAMBALES– Nag-isyu ang Social Security System (SSS) ng show cause order sa anim na hinihinalang mga delingkwenteng employer sa ilalim ng kampanya nitong “Run After Contribution Evaders” (RACE) sa lalawigan ng Zambales nitong Biyernes, Disyembre 6. Ang naturang mga show cause order ay inihatid mismo ng mga kinatawan ng SSS Iba Branch sa pamumuno ni…
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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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