A Year of Progress: Building on expreSSS
Last September 1, 2021, SSS celebrated its 64th founding anniversary.
SSS' PLP releases reach P3.5-B mark; benefits more than 100K pensioners
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday said loan releases to pensioners under the enhanced Pension Loan Program (PLP) reached the P3-billion mark, benefitting more than 105,000 pensioner-borrowers.
SSS releases P178M unemployment benefits
The Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said that P178 million worth of benefits were released in 2019 under its unemployment benefit or involuntary separation insurance program, which is one of the key features of Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018 which took effect on March 5, 2019.
SSS accredits MTDC as 67th partner agent
The Social Security System (SSS) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Mandaluyong Traders Development Cooperative (MTDC) as its 67th partner agent on January 23, 2020, at the SSS Building, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.
SSS releases P58.50M in calamity assistance packages in 2019
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Monday said more than P58.50 million was released to more than 5,700 members and pensioners who availed the Calamity Assistance Packages (CAPs) offered in 2019.
SSS: Ursula-stricken members, pensioners may now avail of Calamity Assistance Package
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Friday said members and pensioners who were affected by Typhoon Ursula last December 2019 may now avail of the Calamity Assistance Package (CAP) which has a fund allocation of nearly P260 million.
SSS Calamity Assistance Package now available for Tisoy victims in Bicol
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) announced on Thursday members and pensioners in Bicol Region who were devastated by Typhoon Tisoy last December may now apply for the Calamity Assistance Package (CAP).
SSS, PCIC ink MoU for coverage of farmers and fisherfolk
The Social Security System (SSS) has forged a partnership with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) on December 19 for the social security coverage of farmers and fisherfolk in the Philippines.
SSS, PNP arrest school board member for non-remittance of contributions
The state-run Social Security System (SSS), in partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP), arrested a member of a school's board of directors in Rodriguez, Rizal during the conduct of one of its aggressive collection efforts¿held¿last October 23.¿
SSS offers calamity assistance to Tisoy victims
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Monday said more than 68,000 members and pensioners affected by the damage made by typhoon Tisoy may now apply for the Calamity Assistance Package (CAP) with a total fund allocation of more than P614.52 million.
SSS Diliman, SSS Cebu receive high customer satisfaction ratings
The Social Security System (SSS) lauded its Diliman and Cebu Branches for earning 94 percent and 89 percent net satisfaction ratings for its overall service, respectively, in the 2019 Customer Satisfaction Maintenance Survey Report.
SSS launches contribution payments through the SSS Mobile App with PayMaya
Paymaya is now SSS' newest collection partner
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has tapped digital financial services leader PayMaya to allow members to conveniently pay their contributions through the SSS mobile app.
SSS reminds members: salary loan application now online
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Friday reminded its members who wish to avail of their salary loan privilege that they should register and apply through the pension fund?s online facility My.SSS.
SSS salary loan benefits 1.29M member-borrowers
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said more than 1.29 million members availed the short-term loan privilege of the pension fund through the SSS Salary Loan program from January to August 2019.
SSS pensioners with advance 18 months pension to receive 13th month pension on Dec. 10
SSS said on Friday that its thru-the-bank pensioners who availed the advance 18 months pension will receive their 13th month pension starting December 10, 2019.
SSS eases guidelines on receipt, processing of maternity benefit claims
SSS had set additional guidelines on the receipt and processing of maternity benefit claims following the ease of doing business and to effectively implement Republic Act No. 11210 or the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law (EMLL).
SSS pensioners to receive 13th month pension on December 6
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said more than 2.83 million pensioners will receive their 13th pension starting 6 December 2019.
SSS urges members to pay contributions online
State-run Social Security System (SSS) strongly urges its self-employed, voluntary and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) members to pay their monthly contributions or loan repayments online for safer, faster and efficient transactions in the comfort of their home or office.
SSS extends payment deadline for quake-stricken areas in Mindanao
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday extended the payment deadlines for its members on earthquake-stricken areas in Mindanao.
SSS lauds Ph-SoKor agreement on social security
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday said more than 60,000 Filipinos in South Korea will soon enjoy the benefits of social security coverage and protection both from their host and mother countries following the signing of the bilateral agreement between the two countries last 25 November 2019.
SSS WDLG program collection reaches P30.5M
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) has collected more than P30.5 million contribution delinquencies from 71 employers who were served with assessment notices by its branches under one of its aggressive collection efforts.
SSS to provide calamity assistance to earthquake-stricken members,
pensioners in Mindanao
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) over the weekend said members and pensioners affected by the series of earthquakes in Southern Mindanao may now avail of the Calamity Assistance Package.
SSS urges members to download SSS Mobile App
The state-run Social Security System (SSS), amid its shift to online servicing, urged its members to download the SSS Mobile Application at the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei App Gallery to have their transactions with the pension fund right at their fingertips.
Invitation to Bid on the Disposal of SSS Unserviceable Properties
SSS invites interested parties to participate in public bidding per lot on various Unserviceable Furniture and Equipment, Unserviceable Computer Equipment, Scrap Paper Materials and Obsolete supplies, and Used Cartridges and Cores.
SSS to intensify programs to reach out to the informal sector for universal protection
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Friday said it will beef up its efforts to reach out to informal sector workers and provide them with meaningful social security protection following the results of an Australian-based survey ranked the Philippines as one of the pension systems that need improvement out of the 37 countries in the study.
SSS accredits CEmBa as partner agent; taps more organized groups in Luzon
The state-run Social Security System has accredited Capitol Employees of Bataan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CEmBa) as servicing and collecting Partner Agent (PA) as part of its serious effort to extend SSS coverage and services to informal sector workers.
SSS Baliuag Branch moves to a bigger office
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) Baliuag Branch recently inaugurated its new office located at the AC Building, BS Aquino Avenue in Barangay Tangos here.
SSS releases P84M for unemployment benefit
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) over the weekend said it already disbursed more than P84 million worth of unemployment benefits in the first two months of implementation of this landmark provision of Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018.
SSS shifts to checkless benefit payout system
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Friday said it will no longer disburse benefit payouts to its members through checks.
SSS: Pensioners may now loan up to 200K under PLP
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Friday said more than 1.5 million retiree-pensioners as of August 2019 may now loan up to P200,000 under the enhanced Pension Loan Program (PLP).
SSS taps cooperatives, microfinance institutions for the coverage of self-employed workers
More than 50 cooperatives and associations nationwide joined the state-run Social Security System on its fourth Multi-Sectoral Forum which aims to promote SSS programs for self-employed workers in the informal sector.
Court convicts glass, aluminum supplier due to violation of SS Law
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said a regional trial court convicted a glass and aluminum supplier due to willful violation of Republic Act 1161 as amended by R.A. 8282 otherwise known as the Social Security Law of 1997.
SSS covers nearly 216,000 JOs, contractual workers; collects P2.18B contributions
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) over the weekend said nearly 216,000 job order and contractual workers were covered as members of the pension fund under its KaltaSSS-Collect program by the end of June this year.
SSS contribution condonation program for delinquent employers benefits nearly 500,000 employees
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) announced that nearly 500,000 employees of more than 55,000 employers who availed of the recently concluded Contribution Penalty Condonation Program (CPCP) will soon enjoy their benefits and privileges as active members of the pension fund.
SSS, PNP, apprehend erring employers
The state-run Social Security System (SSS), together with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Manila Police District, continued its crackdown of delinquent employers as it served warrants of arrest to two employers in Metro Manila on 16 June.
SSS eyes 32M web transactions in 2020
The state-run Social Security System on Thursday said it eyes to draw more of its members into using its online platforms in transacting with the pension fund as it targets about 32.3 million web transactions by 2020.
SSS collects P849 million from housing loans for the first half of 2019
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) over the weekend said collection from SSS Housing Loan for the first six months of 2019 reached P849.04 million, a 27.56 percent increase from the P665.60 million collected during the same period in 2018.
SSS releases over P19B worth salary loans to nearly 942K members in H1 2019
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) said Monday it released more than P19.01 billion worth of salary loans to around 942,000 members in the first six months of 2019.
SSS maternity benefit claims up by 15%, reaching over 180K in H1 2019
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) granted over 180,000 maternity benefit claims in the first six months of 2019, a 15 percent increase as compared to the same period last year.
SSS urges employers to avail of the penalty condonation as deadline nears
The state-run Social Security System strongly advised the more than 100,000 delinquent employers to avail of the Contribution Penalty Condonation Program (CPCP) as its September 6 deadline draws closer.
Delay in the processing of UMID card applications filed starting 30 July 2019
Social Security System (SSS) members are advised that the processing of Unified Multi-purpose Identification (UMID) card applications received starting 30 July 2019 onwards will be delayed due to the stoppage of the Central Verification System (CVS).
SSS members may now avail of unemployment benefit
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) announced Monday that its members who were involuntarily separated from employment may now avail of the unemployment or involuntary separation benefit.
SSS, PNP nab delinquent employer in Laguna
BIÑAN, Laguna - The state-run Social Security System (SSS), in partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP), successfully nabbed a board member of a non-compliant manpower agency during the SSS version of Oplan Tokhang here on 18 July.
158K members benefit from P984M in sickness benefit - SSS
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday said sickness benefit releases to employed, self-employed, voluntary and overseas Filipino worker (OFW) members in the first four months of 2019 reached P984.42 million, or a P109 million climb from the P875.42 million disbursed in the same period last year.
SSS Runs After Delinquent Employers in Luzon
Nearly 250 employees will now have the chance to be fully protected from the hazards of abrupt loss of income due to sickness, death, maternity or involuntary separation from work as the state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday held its fifth simultaneous Run Against Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign in three key cities in Luzon.
SSS issues show cause orders to non-compliant establishments in Quezon City, La Union, Tacloban, Davao Del Sur
The state run-Social Security System once again posted show cause orders to 43 business establishments nationwide during its fourth simultaneous Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign on 25 July.
SSS: 2.5M pensioners receive P62B pension from Jan to May 2019
State-run Social Security System (SSS) disbursed more than P62.19 billion worth of pensions in the first five months of this year, reflecting a P4.84 billion-increase from the same period last year.
SSS covers 450 DENR job order workers
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on June 11, formalizing the SSS membership of 450 job order workers at the DENR?s central office.
SSS holds 3rd simultaneous RACE campaign
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) issued show cause orders to 33 micro and small enterprises across the Philippines during its third simultaneous Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign on Tuesday following its campaign to instill compliance to Republic Act 11199 or Social Security Act of 2018 among employers.
SSS to fast-track services thru e-channels
Social Security System (SSS) will further improve its services through the digitalization of its core and business processes.
SSS opens office in New York
SSS officially opened its foreign representative office in New York City which is in line with its commitment to ensure the social security rights of Filipinos working abroad.
SS Commission approves hiring of third-party service provider to conduct nationwide survey to close coverage gaps
The Social Security Commission (SSC) approved the hiring of a 3rd-party service provider to conduct a nationwide survey that will help improve the social pension system.
SSS extends contribution condonation program to Sept 6
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday said it will accept applications for the ongoing Contribution Penalty Condonation Program (CPCP) until September 6, 2019.
SSS conducts second wave of simultaneous RACE Ops
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) continued its nationwide campaign against non-compliant employers with its second simultaneous Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign in Binondo, Cabanatuan, Dumaguete, and Iligan on Thursday.
SSS Act of 2018 Briefer
The SSS Act of 2018 briefer is now available.
SSS Act of 2018 Briefer
The SSS Act of 2018 briefer is now available.
SSS? pension loan releases hit P1B-mark, urges pensioners to avoid fixers
Pension loan releases of state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Monday hit the P1 billion mark with nearly 42,000 availees since it implemented the Pension Loan Program (PLP) last September 2018.
SSS taps local fund managers for P7B funds
State-run Social Security System (SSS) tapped nine (9) domestic fund managers to manage part of its Investment Reserve Fund (IRF) worth P7 billion to help improve pension fund?s earnings from investments.
SSS Mobile App lands on Top 5 most downloaded utility app, urges members to use it
SSS Mobile App, was ranked as one of the top five most downloaded productivity and utility application in Google Play Store and Apple Store, respectively.
SSS condones P9.5-B penalties under LRP, reminds LRP availees to pay on-time
SSS condoned P9.5 billion short-term loan penalties of over 658,000 calamity-affected members under its second Loan Restructuring Program (LRP), and strongly urge member-borrowers to pay religiously the monthly amortization of their restructured loans.
SSS offers assistance package to quake-affected members, pensioners in Porac, Pampanga starting May 17
Members and pensioners in Porac, Pampanga may avail themselves of the Calamity Assistance Package (CAP) after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit their municipality.
SSS maternity disbursements reach P7B in 2018, to increase more in 2019
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) over the weekend said more than 326,000 female members were assisted in 2018 with maternity benefit disbursements reaching to around P7.07 billion, a P954.62 million or 15.6 percent increase from over P6.11 billion recorded in 2017.
SSS pension loan disbursements jumps by 54% due to policy enhancements
The Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday said Pension Loan Program (PLP) releases to retiree pensioners jumped by more than 50 percent month-on-month in March on the back of procedural enhancements approved by the Social Security Commission.
Dominguez underscores SSS priorities under law
New Social Security Commission (SSC) chairman Carlos Dominguez III has emphasized the need to reduce the state-run pension fund's overhead expenses and use digital tools to make it easier for its members to access services.
New SSS PCEO Ignacio thanks President Duterte, eyes for stronger pension fund and better service delivery
New Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for the trust and confidence given to her.
70 SSS branches to accept LRP applications on March 30
The state-run Social Security System on Wednesday said 70 of its branches nationwide will be open on March 30 to accept applications for the Loan Restructuring Program (LRP) with penalty condonation as the deadline on April 1 draws near.
SSS partners with Globe GCash for PESO Fund payments
Members of the Personal Equity and Savings Option (PESO) Fund of the Social Security System (SSS) may now pay their PESO Fund contributions via Globe GCash. Dubbed as the second savings for pension, PESO Fund has more than 17,000 members to date.
SSS to raise savings rate for higher retirement benefits
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) has said the increase savings rate for higher retirement benefits in the contribution schedule, as stated in the newly-signed Social Security Act of 2018, will be implemented starting April 1, 2019.
Revised Contribution Payment Deadlines for January to June 2019
The Social Security System (SSS) has extended the payment deadline for contributions payment for employers and individual members for the period of January to June 2019.
SSS: 75% compliance rate in regional campaigns vs delinquent employers
SSS recorded more than 75 percent compliance rate from 115 delinquent employers as a result of the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign in the regions in 2018.
SSS President submits resignation to Pres Duterte
SSS Chief Emmanuel F. Dooc submitted his resignation letter yesterday to President Rodrigo Duterte as President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) of the pension fund at the same time Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018 took effect.
SSS clarifies contribution increase implementation
SSS clarified that the contributions rate increase under Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2019 will not be implemented on 5 March 2019, contrary to recent media reports.
SSS makes PLP application easier
SSS made it easier for its more than 1.2 million qualified retiree pensioners to apply for the Pension Loan Program. It now allows retiree pensioners with at least one month posted regular pension and an active pension status to avail of the loan program.
SS Act of 2018 extends SSS fund life to 2045
State-run Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday said 13 more years will be added to its fund life following the recent enactment of Republic Act 11199, otherwise known as the Social Security Act of 2018.
SSS thanks President Duterte, lawmakers for SS Act of 2018
After 22 years, the state-run Social Security System (SSS) now has a new charter as President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act 11199 otherwise known as the Social Security Act of 2018.
Read the Social Security Act of 2018 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (Draft)
Also known as Republic Act No. 11199, this act will rationalize and expand the powers and duties of the Social Security Commission (SSC) to ensure the long-term viability of the state pension fund.
SSS contribution collections jump by P22B in 2018
State-run Social Security System (SSS) over the weekend said its contribution collections jumped by more than P22.19 billion in 2018 on the back of the aggressive collection efforts of the agency.
SSS accepts application to the calamity assistance package for Usman-stricken members, pensioners on Jan 29
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Monday said more than P451 million was allocated for the loan assistance program for its members and pensioners who were affected by tropical depression Usman.
Enhanced SSS Mobile App can now generate PRN for contribution payments
Members of the Social Security System (SSS) can now generate their Payment Reference Number (PRN) at the tip of their fingers through the enhanced SSS Mobile Application.
SSS urges members to update contact details
SSS urged individually-paying members, including self-employed, voluntary members, non-working spouses, and OFWs, to provide and update their contact information with SSS to receive their Payment Reference Number (PRN) via text message.
SSS runs after erring employers in Butuan City
BUTUAN City?The Social Security System (SSS) continues to remind delinquent employers of their statutory obligations as they conducted the 10th Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) here on December 3.
SSS, PNP strengthen partnership anew
The Social Security System (SSS) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday strengthened their partnership as both institutions signed a Memorandum of Agreement that will provide social protection to the private sector while also promoting a peaceful and safe environment.
SSS pensioners to receive 13th month pension starting Nov 29
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Monday said it has already released nearly P22 billion to its partner banks for the release of the December and 13th month pensions of its pensioners starting November 29 but not later than December 7 this year.
SSS disburses more than P442-M for EC pension benefit adjustment
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Monday said more than P442 million was disbursed to more than 17,000 Employees Compensation (EC) pensioners following President Rodrigo Duterte's approval of the EC benefit increase last May.
SSS extends monthly contribution deadline for 2018 until Jan. 2, 2019
State-run Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday said it extended the payment deadline for contribution payments for January to December 2018 for SSS members except Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)-members.
SSS intensifies employer compliance in Laoag
LAOAG CITY?The Social Security System conducted the 8th regional leg of the SSS Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign here on October 22 as it intensified its nationwide campaign against erring employers.
Bicam OKs SS Act of 2018 to strengthen state pension fund
The Social Security System (SSS) said Senators and Congressmen comprising the bicameral conference committee approved on Wednesday the bill seeking to amend the 21-year old charter of the state-run pension fund.
SSS allots P1.61B for calamity assistance to Typhoon Ompong victims
The Social Security System (SSS) said it has allocated P1.61 billion for the calamity assistance program (CAP) for more than 1 million active members and pensioners who were affected by Super Typhoon Ompong last September.
Pension Loan Program disbursement reaches P100-M mark, all branches to receive application on Oct 8
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) has reached the P100 million mark in pension loan disbursement with just one month of implementation of the Pension Loan Program (PLP).
SSS hails Hall of Famer, top employers in NCR
In celebration of its 61st anniversary, the Social Security System (SSS) has conferred to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) the Top Employer Hall of Fame distinction after winning for three consecutive years in the Balikat ng Bayan Awards of the SSS National Capital Region (NCR) Operations Group.
SSS welcomes Expanded Maternity Benefit?s GAA funding
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday welcomed the swift passage of the proposed expanded maternity benefit for female workers with identified source of funding during the bicameral conference committee held at the lower house yesterday.
SSS collects more than P2B income from 300k availees of loan penalty condonation
The Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said it collected more than P2 billion income from nearly 300,000 availees of the second Loan Restructuring Program (LRP) with penalty condonation, which was implemented on April 2, 2018.
SSS extends LRP with condonation until April 2019
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Friday announced that the Loan Restructuring Program (LRP) with penalty condonation was extended for another six months or until April 1, 2019.
SSS launches own mobile app
Members of the Social Security System (SSS) can now access their membership information using their smartphones and tablets with the new SSS Mobile application.
SSS recognizes 2018 Balikat ng Bayan awardees
The Social Security System (SSS) on Friday recognized top public and private sector partners for their strong commitment in ensuring a reliable social security protection for Filipino workers in the country during the 2018 Balikat ng Bayan Awards, held in celebration of the pension fund?s 61st anniversary.
SSS offers calamity assistance to Karding victims
Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday said nearly 459,000 members and pensioners of the state-run pension fund affected by tropical cyclone Karding last August may now apply for the Calamity Assistance Program (CAP) which has a fund allocation of more than P549 million.
SSS maternity benefit releases jump to over P3B in H1 2018
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) disbursed more than P3 billion worth of maternity benefits to over 157,000 qualified female members from January to June 2018.
SSS to collect P2.24M from delinquent employers in Bacolod
BACOLOD CITY --- The Social Security System (SSS) expects to collect P2.24 million in contribution delinquencies from 10 employers in this city following its sixth regional Run After Contributions Evaders (RACE) Campaign conducted Thursday, August 16.
SSS offers loan assistance to 3 typhoons, habagat victims
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday said it allocated more than P863 million for a relief assistance program, which is now available to its members and pensioners affected by the massive flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by typhoons Henry, Inday and Josie last July.
SSS to work closely with DFA, DOLE to ensure OFW coverage
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) is expected to work closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in ensuring the compulsory social security coverage of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) under the proposed Senate Bill that will amend the Social Security Law with Senator Richard Gordon as principal author.
SS Charter Amendment to be stringent on board members? qualifications
The state-run Social Security System on Thursday welcomed the recommendations of Sen. Franklin Drilon on the proposed amendment of the 21-year old charter of the pension fund, placing a more stringent measure to strengthen the Social Security Commission (SSC) , the governing body of SSS.
SSS SouthMin collects P838M in Q1 2018
SSS Mindanao South 1 Division has collected more than P838.41 million from January to March 2018 on the back of intensified coverage for job order and contractual employees.
SSS to collect P1.42M from delinquent employers in Davao City
DAVAO City? The Social Security System (SSS) conducted the fourth leg of its regional campaign of the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) program here on July 16, expecting to collect some P1.42 million from two delinquent employers.
SSS earns P1.31B from 3 months of LRP implementation, benefits 200k members
SSS earned about P1.31 billion from the first three months of implementation of the Loan Restructuring Program (LRP) with penalty condonation, benefitting about 200,000 members.
SSS invests P3B in 3 domestic mutual funds
SSS invested P3 billion of its investment reserve fund (IRF) in three domestic mutual funds in the Philippines, the first time in the history of the pension fund.
SSS Flexi-fund's Annual Incentive Benefit increases to P17.38M in 2017
SSS disbursed more than P17 million worth of Annual Incentive Benefit (AIB) under the Flexi-Fund program in 2017 to its more than 47,000 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) members.
Philippines now has social security partnership with Germany, Japan
The Philippines, with SSS taking the lead in its pursuit, now has bilateral Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with Germany and Japan effective June 01 and August 01 of this year, respectively, ensuring the protection of social security rights of Filipinos abroad.
Available SSS Housing Acquired Assets
List of SSS Housing Acquired Assets available for sale as of 28 June 2018
SSS strengthens campaign against delinquent employers in El Nido
EL NIDO, Palawan - SSS conducted its Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign in this municipality to reach out to nine delinquent or non-compliant employers as part of its continuing efforts to ensure full compliance with the Social Security Law.
List of banks and payment centers that accept contribution payment using PRN
SSS announced that the following partner banks and non-bank partners are now accepting contribution payments using the Payment Reference Number (PRN) under the Real-Time Posting of Contributions (RTPC) system
SSS posts P42.57B collection in Q1 2018
The state-run Social Security System (SSS) said collections from its 15.4 million actively paying members amounted to P42.57 billion in the first three months of 2018 pushing its total revenues for the period to P49.72 billion.
Senior citizens seek SSS pension loan
Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FeSCAP) President Jorge Banal Sr. on Thursday urged the SSS to heed the clamor of pensioners for a pension loan.
SSS accepts scanned LOA for Loan Restructuring Program Application
SSS said all its branches nationwide now accept scanned copies of Letter of Authority (LOA) received through e-mail by representatives of member-borrowers applying for the Loan Restructuring Program (LRP) with penalty condonation.
SSS Charter Amendment bill advances in Senate floor
SSS expressed its pleasure that the proposed bill to amend Republic Act 8282 or Social Security Law of 1997 has advanced in the Senate following Sen. Richard Gordon?s sponsorship speech on the Senate floor last May 22.
SSS seeks EO, charter amendment to give other P1,000 pension
SSS said it seeks the issuance of an Executive Order (EO) or the enactment of the proposed amendment of Republic Act 8282 or Social Security Law of 1997 to fulfill the promise of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to give additional benefit to SSS pensioners.
2018 Search for Outstanding Volunteers
The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) launched this year's Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV).
SSS Media Advisory
SSS regrets to inform its members of the delay in the release of checks for salary loan, death, disability, retirement, sickness and maternity claims submitted starting May 22, 2018 onwards due to check printer malfunction.
SSS runs after delinquent employers in Dagupan City
DAGUPAN CITY ? The Social Security System (SSS) conducted its second provincial leg of its intensified collection campaign against delinquent employers here today, May 4.
SSS offers emergency loan for displaced Boracay workers
The state-run SSS has opened an emergency loan window to more than 11,000 potential member-borrowers affected by the closure of Boracay Island last April 26.
SSS revises payment deadlines for contribution payments
Good news to all SSS members! In response to the widespread request from employers and individual members, the SSS said it revised the payment deadlines for the payment of contributions for the applicable months starting January to June 2018.
SSS maternity notification now available via Text-SSS
The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that voluntary and self-employed female members can now use the Text-SSS facility in submitting maternity notifications as part of its mandate to continuously provide better service.
SSS lowers compulsory retirement age of racehorse jockeys
The SSS has reduced the compulsory retirement age for professional racehorse jockeys, from 60 years old to 55 years old, in compliance with Republic Act 10789 or the Racehorse Jockeys Retirement Act.
SSS seeks public assistance to track down delinquent security agency owner
The SSS has asked the public for any information on the whereabouts of Noel J. Hulip, owner and manager of Sky Man Security Agency (SMSA), who was convicted for not remitting the SSS contributions of his employees.
Court sends camera store owner to jail for SSS violations
A camera store owner was sentenced to imprisonment by the lower court due to non-reporting of employees and non-remittance of contributions to the SSS in violation of Republic Act 8282 or the Social Security Act of 1997 (SS Law).
SSS offers again loan restructuring with penalty condonation
More than 250,000 members of the state-run SSS will benefit from the Loan Restructuring Program (LRP) with penalty condonation that will be offered from April 2 to October 1, 2018.
SSS intensifies campaign against erring employers, conducts RACE in Lipa City, Batangas.
SSS conducted its first regional Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign against more than 50 stores located at a shopping mall in Lipa City in Batangas.
Extended Servicing Hours
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that the extended servicing
hours up to 7pm and Saturday operations of selected SSS branches will
continue for the whole month of March to provide further assistance to
members and employers.
SSS cites contingency measures for online payment implementation
The state-run SSS said that contingency measures are currently in place while system enhancements are being done for the implementation of the Real-time Posting of Contributions (RTPC).
SSS: First week of March pension might be delayed
The SSS said on Wednesday that some of its pensioners might experience a slight delay in the release of their monthly pension in March due to enhancements in the E-disbursement System which caused the delayed release of funds to the partner banks.
SSS to levy, seize and garnish properties of delinquent employers
The Social Security System (SSS) is set to impose additional modes of collection starting April thru Warrants of Distraint, Levy and Garnishment (WDLG) against about 60,000 delinquent employers nationwide.
SSS urges individually-paying members to get Payment Reference Numbers from helpline
The SSS calls on self-employed and voluntary members to contact the PRN Helpline for their Payment Reference Number (PRN), which is now a requirement in paying contributions in line with the implementation of the Real-time Posting of Contribution Payments (RTPC).
SSS to shoulder service fees for members' transactions with partner banks
The SSS will shoulder the costs of standard service fee applied for local collection and disbursements of benefits of accredited collecting banks in accordance to Social Security Commission (SSC) Resolution No. 870s. 2017.
Real-Time Processing of Contributions
Here's what you need to know about the Real-Time Processing of Contributions
Selected SSS branches open on Saturdays for automated tellering service
In line with the implementation of the Real-Time Posting of Contributions (RTPC) system, 51 branches of the SSS nationwide are open on all Saturdays of February, to assist employers and members in paying their contributions thru the Automated Tellering System (ATS) facility.
SSS Automated Tellering Systems ready to accept contribution payments using PRN
The SSS has announced that its Automated Tellering Systems in 94 branches nationwide are ready to accept contribution payments from employers and individually-paying members under the Enhanced Contribution Collection System using generated Payment Reference Numbers (PRNs).
SSS opens Payment Reference Number (PRN) Helpline 24/5
SSS members may now get their Personal Reference Number (PRN) by calling the SSS PRN Helpline at 920-6446 to 55 or local Toll-free Hotline 1-800-10-2255-777 anytime from Mondays to Fridays.
SSS: 3% contribution rate hike proposal will address pension inequity
SSC Chairman Amado D. Valdez said the proposed three percent monthly contribution rate hike this year, from 11 to 14 percent, will level the difference in contribution rates of SSS and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
SSS allots P2.55-B calamity relief assistance for Typhoon Vinta and Urduja victims
SSS said they have allotted P2.55 billion in calamity relief assistance for nearly 200,000 active members and pensioners who were affected by Tropical Storm Urduja and Vinta last year.
Official Statement: Social Security Commission Chairman Amado Valdez on alleged illegal media transactions in SSS
Chairman Amado Valdez of the Social Security Commission (SSC), the policy-making body of Social Security System (SSS), said that the Commission has already instructed management last month to ensure alignment of procurement procedures in light of the recent Implementing Rules and Regulations covering media services and placements.
SSS posts revenues of P175B at end-Nov 2017
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said over the weekend that its revenues reached nearly P175 billion in the first 11 months of 2017 on the back of aggressive collection efforts for members? contribution, and investment and other income.
SSS reduces UMID card replacement fee
State-run Social Security System (SSS) announced that the replacement fee for the Unified Multi-purpose Identification (UMID) card was reduced to P200 from the current rate of P300.
SSS collection partners calibrates systems for real-time processing of contribution payments
Bank and non-bank collection partners of the SSS are making the necessary system recalibration for the implementation of real-time processing of contributions (RTPC) which will start on January 16, 2018.