SSS, BIR strengthen interagency cooperation through landmark partnership

Posted on August 05, 2026
QUEZON CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday formalized a landmark partnership to strengthen compliance with tax and social security laws, enhance data sharing, and improve public service delivery. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by SSS President and Chief...
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SSS Chief lauds Visa, RCBC‑powered fare system rollout

Posted on July 15, 2026
(Photo courtesy of Department of Finance) Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro tested the new cashless fare system on Monday, 13 July 2026, at LRT-2’s Legarda Station during the launch of the Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS), praising the rollout as...
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SSS taps tech firm Standard Economics for micro loan initiative

Posted on July 10, 2026
Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro (4th from left) and Standard Economics President and Chief Executive Officer Evan Stanley Jones (3rd from left) inked the MOU to formalize the partnership for the implementation of the upcoming SSS Micro Loan Program. Also...
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SSS, Saudi-based FilCom organization to boost SSS coverage among OFWs

Posted on June 30, 2026
QUEZON CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) and OFW Council of Leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 22 June 2026 to promote social security coverage among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia and their families, as part of the SSS’ efforts to expand membership among...
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SSS Pension Booster delivers 6.2% return for members amid economic challenges 

Posted on June 23, 2026
QUEZON CITY, 22 June 2026 – The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its Pension Booster Program, also known as the Voluntary Provident Fund, continues to deliver strong financial performance in 2026, posting an average return on investment (ROI) of 6.2 percent from January to May this year despite prevailing economic challenges.  The program remains a reliable retirement savings option for Filipino workers. While...
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