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SSS sets December 29 deadline for pickup of unclaimed UMID cards in branches | 21 November 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that members who applied for their Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) cards between August 2017 to December 2020 have only until December 29, 2023 to pick up their unclaimed cards. SSS taps Landbank and DBP as its fund managers | 16 November 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) tapped the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as its new local fund managers to enhance the return on investment (ROI) from its investment portfolio for the next three years. The Social Security System (SSS) signed Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with the Provincial Government of Tarlac and Municipal Government of San Jose, Tarlac to help ensure the social security coverage of their job order (JO)/contract of service (COS) workers. SSS tops government agencies with the most resolved complaints | 10 November 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) earned recognition from the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for achieving a 100% complaints resolution rate among government agencies in 2022. SSS Laoag actively participated in Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair | 08 November 2023 LAOAG CITY, ILOCOS NORTE - The Social Security System (SSS) Laoag Branch and other regional government agencies recently participated in the launching of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair at the Mariano Marcos State University. SSS PCEO Macasaet, Commissioner De Claro lead RACE Op in Taguig City | 07 November 2023 Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet (left photo, 2nd from left) and Social Security Commissioner representing the Employers' Group Robert Joseph M. De Claro (right photo, 3rd from left) urged the owners of a pharmacy and a household appliances retail store to settle their contribution delinquencies during a recent Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) operation in Taguig City. SSS branches nationwide are open on October 31 | 31 October 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) announces that its branch offices nationwide will remain open on October 31, 2023, to accommodate its members and claimants. The Social Security System (SSS) said on Friday that all self-employed, voluntary and non-working spouse members have until October 31, 2023 to pay their SSS contributions from July to September 2023. SSS cracks down delinquent employers in Tondo, Manila | 27 October 2023 Social Security System (SSS) Binondo Branch Head Lazaro D. Canlas (third from left) and Tondo Branch Account Officer John Deniel A. Wong (fourth from left) serve a notice of violation to a trucking company for not remitting its workers' contribution during a recent Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign in Tondo, Manila. SSS raises maximum amount of funeral benefits to P60,000 | 25 October 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) announced that starting October 20, 2023, enhanced guidelines will be implemented for its Social Security (SS) Funeral Benefit Program. SSS runs after delinquent employers in Parañaque City | 23 October 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) conducted a Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) operation last October 13, 2023, serving seven employers covered by the SSS Parañaque-Tambo Branch with notices of violation for non-remittance and non-production of records. SSS joins Grab Wellness Fair 2023 in Pasig City | 19 October 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) took part in the Grab Wellness Fair 2023, an annual health and wellness event for Grab driver-partners and their families, last October 11, 2023, at the Metrotent Convention Center, Pasig City. SSS officially opens 2023 Bowling Tournament | 13 October 2023 QUEZON CITY-After a three-year hiatus, the Social Security System (SSS) formally opened its 2023 Inter-Color Bowling Tournament which was participated by around 220 employees from the Main Office and NCR Operations Group held on September 30, 2023 at the Ever Gotesco Commonwealth Bowling Center. The Social Security System (SSS) extended in selected areas the payment deadline for the June 2023 contribution of business employers and the second quarter contributions of household employers, coverage and collection partners (CCP), and individual members from July 31, 2023 to October 2, 2023. SSS Service Caravan goes to PanAsiatic Solutions Inc. | 07 August 2023 BACOLOD City--The Social Security System's (SSS) Service Caravan went to PanAsiatic Solutions Inc. last July 7, 2023 to provide SSS online and on-site services to 4,390 employees. SSS beefs up campaigns against delinquent employers | 03 August 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) asserted that it is aggressively pursuing delinquent employers nationwide and vows to intensify further its efforts to collect their unremitted contributions. SSS ties up with PSA to provide simpler, seamless delivery of services | 25 July 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) has taken the lead as the pioneer government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) to forge a partnership with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for the integration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) with the SSS. SSS implements KaSSSanga Collect, eWheels sa Barangay programs in San Isidro, Abra | 07 July 2023 BANGUED, Abra - The Social Security System (SSS) Bangued Branch and the local government unit (LGU) of San Isidro, Abra recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will benefit 107 job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers under the KaSSSangga Collect Program. SSS eWheels goes to Negros Island | 06 July 2023 NEGROS OCCIDENTAL - The Visayas West 1 Division of the Social Security System (SSS) participated in the nationwide celebration of Labor Day by conducting eWheels in various venues in the province. SSS, LGU Burgos inks MOA for the creation of ?SSS E-Center sa Barangay? | 27 June 2023 BURGOS, Pangasinan - The Social Security System (SSS) and the local government unit (LGU) of Burgos inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the creation of SSS E-Centers in its 14 Barangays. SSS and LGU Tubay implement KaSSSangga Collect Program for JO, COS workers | 21 June 2023 TUBAY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE - The Social Security System (SSS) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tubay recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) implementing the KaSSSangga Collect Program to ensure the social security protection of the LGU's 420 Job Order (JO) workers and Contract of Service (COS) personnel. BOI is SSS' newest KaSSSangga Collect Program partner | 13 June 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Board of Investments (BOI) under its KaSSSangga Collect Program, advocating the social security coverage of the latter?s Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) workers. SSS preps TESDA IX job order workers for their social security membership | 13 June 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) Fairview Branch, led by Acting Branch Head Hanna A. Sombillo, recently conducted an SSS e-Wheels program at Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City. SSS Fairview Branch conducts e-Wheels program in Commonwealth, Quezon City | 08 June 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) Fairview Branch, led by Acting Branch Head Hanna A. Sombillo, recently conducted an SSS e-Wheels program at Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City. SSS issues 923 show cause orders to business employers in nationwide RACE Ops | 05 June 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) recently conducted simultaneous Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) operations in 114 selected areas around the country to call on non-compliant employers to settle their various contribution delinquencies. This is part of the Labor Day activities which SSS facilitated to promote the welfare of more than 13,000 Filipino workers after issuing written notices to their employers for failure to remit their SSS contributions. The Social Security System (SSS) Account Management Group Acting Head Neil F. Hernaez (left) explains to Philippine Association of Manning Agencies and Shipmanagers, Inc. (PAMAS)-International Maritime Association of the Philippines (INTERMAP) President Captain Juanito G. Salvatierra Jr. the social security coverage offered by SSS during the recent PAMAS-INTERMAP's 1st General Membership Meeting held at the AMOSUP Convention Hall, Seamen's Center Building in Intramuros, Manila. SSS participates in Okada Manila Service Caravan | 01 June 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) and other government agencies participated in the Okada Manila Service Caravan from April 18 to 20, 2023 held at the Employee Dining Room of Okada Manila in Parañaque City to provide SSS online and onsite services. SSS implements online filing of Disability Claim Applications | 25 May 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) announces that Social Security (SS) Disability Benefit claim applications can already be filed online through the My.SSS Portal since January 2023. SSS encourages informal sector workers in Bulacan to get social security coverage | 24 May 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) recently urged informal sector workers in a community in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, to become self-employed members of the SSS. SSS PCEO reminds members, pensioners to secure their My.SSS login details | 19 May 2023 Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet reminded members and pensioners to secure their login credentials for their My.SSS account and other personal information to protect their online account from being used in fraudulent transactions. SSS: Manuel Argel Jr. named acting member of Social Security Commission | 16 May 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) announces the appointment of Commissioner Manuel L. Argel Jr. as Acting Member of the Social Security Commission (SSC), the highest governing board of the SSS, representing the Employers? Group. The Social Security System (SSS) called on employers who failed to remit the contributions of their workers in the previous months and years to avail of the contribution penalty condonation programs during its recent nationwide conduct of the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) operations. SSS welcomes new acting SSC member Robert Joseph De Claro | 11 May 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) welcomes Commissioner Robert Joseph M. De Claro, one of the new acting members of the Social Security Commission (SSC) representing the Employers? Group. SSS welcomes appointment of Eva Arcos to Social Security Commission | 09 May 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) welcomes the appointment of Commissioner Eva B. Arcos as an acting member of the Social Security Commission (SSC), the highest governing board of the SSS. The Social Security System (SSS) announces the appointment of Commissioner Diana Pardo Aguilar as Acting Member of the Social Security Commission (SSC), representing the Employers? Group, last 25 April 2023. Macasaet sets SSS' directions at the Stakeholders' Forum in Baguio City | 08 May 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) recently met with members of the media and other stakeholders in Baguio City to impart the directions that SSS will pursue under his administration. SSS lowers service fees for online payment channels, over-the-counter transactions | 05 May 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) announced, through SSS Circular No. 2023-001 dated April 26, 2023, the lowering of service fees charged by SSS-accredited collecting banks, and remittance and transfer companies. Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet (4th from left), His Excellency Ambassador William John Carlos of the Embassy of Ireland (3rd from left), and Employees? Compensation Commission (ECC) OIC-Executive Director Jose Maria Batino (5th from left) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the SSS Building, Quezon City that will provide social security coverage and employees? compensation (EC) benefits to Filipinos working in the Irish Embassy in Manila. BANTAY, Ilocos Sur - The Social Security System (SSS) held a dialogue with the Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) here last April 12 to discuss plans to facilitate social security coverage of former rebels through contribution subsidy arrangements. The Social Security System (SSS) Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) ATM Pay Card upgrade raffle promo in partnership with the UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) will end on Sunday, 30 April 2023. SSS runs after contribution evaders in simultaneous nationwide campaign | 28 April 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) today conducts simultaneous Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) operations in 108 selected areas around the country to call on non-compliant employers to settle their contribution delinquencies. SSS rolls out RACE operations in Caloocan City | 18 April 2023 The Social Security System recently conducted its Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign in Caloocan City by issuing written orders to ten employers for not registering and remitting their employees? contributions to SSS. SSS eyes hiring of PWDs in branches, offices in 2023 | 14 April 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) announced on Friday that it plans to hire additional Persons with Disability (PWDs) in its branches and offices. SSS conducts RACE ops in Mandaluyong City | 12 April 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) kicked off its first Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) activity in Mandaluyong City on March 3, 2023 by issuing notices to 12 employers for not remitting the contributions of their employees to SSS. SSS plans to install solar panels in offices | 11 April 2023 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet disclosed on Tuesday that the SSS plans to install solar panels in its offices to save on electricity expenses and promote the use of renewable energy. SSS promotes social security coverage to community in Antipolo City | 05 April 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) promoted the benefits of social security coverage to the residents of Sitio Tubigan, Brgy. Dalig, Antipolo City on March 31, 2023. SSS releases record-high P5.95B pension loans in 2022 | 05 April 2023 Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said that pension loan releases in 2022 reached P5.95 billion, the highest annual disbursement for the Pension Loan Program (PLP) since it started in 2018. SSS grants benefits to family of slain OFW Jullebee Ranara | 31 March 2023 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet handed over proceeds of benefit claims to Norlynda Cabiles, mother and SSS beneficiary of slain Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), Jullebee Ranara, last March 22, 2023. The Social Security System (SSS) and Bureau of Immigration (BI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on March 9, 2023 at the BI main office in Intramuros, Manila that will provide social security coverage to job order and contract of service workers in the government. SSS implements contribution hike | 20 January 2023 The Social Security System (SSS) said today it has started implementing the provisions of the Republic Act of RA 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018, which mandated a contribution hike to ensure the financial viability of the state pension fund for private sector workers. Macasaet takes over helm of SSS from Regino | 11 January 2023 President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet formally assumed the post as the 20th head of the Social Security System (SSS) from outgoing PCEO Michael Gonzales Regino during the turnover ceremonies held at the Magsaysay Hall of the SSS main office in East Avenue, Quezon City Tuesday, January 10, morning. SSS welcomes new president and CEO | 10 January 2023 Former Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino (right) turned over the leadership of the SSS to newly appointed Acting President and CEO Rolando L. Macasaet (left) in a ceremony held today, January 10, 2023, at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City. SSS records P236.3-B benefit disbursements from Jan-Nov 2022, up 13.2% | 28 December 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) disbursed a total of P236.3 billion in benefits from January to November 2022, a growth of 13.2% from the P208.8 billion benefit disbursements it recorded for the same period last year. Contribution rate increase boosts SSS fund life by 22 years | 22 December 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced today that an additional 22 years have been added to the SSS fund life with the help of contribution rate increases since 2019. SSS launches WISP Plus, the newest retirement savings scheme for members | 15 December 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) introduces the Worker?s Investment and Savings Program (WISP) Plus, its newest retirement savings scheme for SSS members. SSS inks agreement with banks to upgrade Regular UMID Cards to UMID ATM Pay Cards | 12 December 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it has entered into agreement with banks for the issuance of UMID ATM Pay Cards. SSS announces release dates for the 13th month and December 2022 pensions | 01 December 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced on Thursday that its pensioners will be receiving their 13th month and December 2022 pensions as early as the first week of December 2022. SSS disburses P2.49 trillion benefits in 65 years of service | 29 November 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced on Monday that it has disbursed a total of P2.49 trillion benefits through the 45 million claims it has received from the start of its operations in September 1957 up to August 2022. The private sector pension fund made this disclosure as it reached its 65th year of service to the working Filipinos. SSS offers calamity assistance to 'Paeng'-affected members, pensioners starting November 17 | 17 November 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced today that it will extend financial assistance to its members and pensioners in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm ?Paeng? starting November 17, 2022 and will last until February 16, 2023. SSS partners with CDA to strengthen social security coverage and protection among members of cooperatives | 25 October 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) signed on October 20, 2022 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) formalizing their partnership in ensuring that cooperatives and their members will have access to social security protection through SSS membership. Selected SSS branches in Metro Manila now open on Saturdays | 14 October 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announces that its branches located in shopping malls in the National Capital Region (NCR) are now open on Saturdays until December 31, 2022 to accommodate members who can only transact with SSS on weekends. SSS releases guidelines of assistance programs for Super Typhoon Karding-affected members, pensioners | 14 October 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) released the guidelines for its two assistance programs offered to its members and pensioners residing in areas declared under state of calamity due to Super Typhoon (STY) Karding. SSS reiterates explanation on accounting net loss for 2021; pension fund gains P28-B from operations | 11 October 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) on Monday reiterated that the accounting net loss shown in its 2021 audited financial statements is primarily due to the presentation of policy reserves in its balance sheets, which does not affect its current cash flow and funding situation. President Marcos commends SSS' new and upcoming programs and its 2022 Balikat ng Bayan Awardees | 10 October 2022 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commended the Social Security System?s (SSS?) new and upcoming programs during its 2022 Balikat ng Bayan (BnB) awarding ceremony held at the Ramon Magsaysay Hall of the SSS Building in Diliman, Quezon City on September 30, 2022. SSS offers a new loan penalty condonation program to members with unpaid loans | 06 October 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) launched on October 4, 2022 a new penalty condonation program that aims to aid its members in paying their past-due loans. SSS to open two programs for members, pensioners affected by Super Typhoon Karding | 30 September 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced on Thursday that the SSS will open two programs to extend financial assistance to its members and pensioners in areas affected by Super Typhoon Karding. SSS closes its main office, branches due to Typhoon Karding | 25 September 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announces that its main office and branches in the National Capital Region (NCR), and Regions I, II, III, V, CAR, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA will be temporarily closed today, September 26, 2022, due to the heavy to intense torrential rains brought by Super Typhoon Karding. SSS urges individuals, groups to subsidize Job Order, Informal Sector Workers and land-based OFWs? contributions | 22 September 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) aims to transform social security coverage in the country through a new program that encourages individuals and groups to subsidize the monthly contributions of SSS members. New SSS contribution payment schedule for farmers, fisherfolk, self-employed persons in the informal economy to start soon | 19 September 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) encourages all farmers, fisherfolk, and other self-employed persons in the informal economy to register with SSS and pay their contributions under a new and more flexible schedule. SSS marks 65th anniversary with the launching of new programs for its members | 16 September 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) commemorates its 65th anniversary this September by launching six new programs to benefit its members. SSS Media Advisory: Delay in the crediting of benefits and pensions | 16 September 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) informs its members, pensioners and the general public that there will be a delay in crediting of benefit proceeds and pension for those processed from August 25, 2022 onwards because of the ongoing restoration of the connectivity between its participating disbursement banks and the SSS? servers. SSS 65th Anniversary Supplement | 13 September 2022 READ: SSS@65: Fostering better futures through the value of "Work, Save, Invest and Prosper." The SSS 65th Anniversary Supplement is out now. SSS Media Advisory: Resumption of Online Services | 30 August 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) wishes to inform the public that its online channels including its website (www.sss.gov.ph), SSS Mobile App, and uSSSap Tayo Portal are now available, August 30, 2022. SSS Media Advisory: Temporary downtime of online channels | 29 August 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) wishes to inform the public that its online channels including its website (www.sss.gov.ph), SSS Mobile App, and uSSSap Tayo Portal will temporarily be unavailable. SSS now offering its calamity assistance package to earthquake victims in Abra, Mountain Province | 18 August 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Michael G. Regino announced that members and pensioners affected by the recent Magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Abra and nearby areas may now avail of the Calamity Assistance Package until November 14, 2022. Dependent legal spouses who are SSS members may now submit their death benefit claims online | 03 August 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino announced on Wednesday that dependent legal spouses who are also existing SSS members may submit their Social Security (SS) and Employees? Compensation (EC) death benefit claims online through the My.SSS Portal. SSS expands contribution payment options via mobile app, other online channels | 03 August 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced on Monday that contribution payments can conveniently be coursed through the SSS Mobile App and other online payment channels. SSS and Climate Change Commission forge partnership to benefit more government job order, contract of service workers | 02 August 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Michael G. Regino and Climate Change Commission (CCC) Secretary Robert E.A. Borje signed a pact on July 14, 2022 at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City that will provide social security coverage to additional job order and contract of service workers working in the government. SSS ready to release calamity assistance program to earthquake victims in areas declared under the state of calamity by the NDRRMC | 01 August 2022 In light of the recent earthquake which struck the provinces of Abra and nearby areas last Wednesday, the Social Security System (SSS) announced today that it is ready to grant a Calamity Assistance Package to the members and pensioners in areas to be declared by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as under the state of calamity. Digitalization of services remains a top priority, says SSS chief | 18 July 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino announced on Monday that the digitalization of the pension fund?s services remains one of its top priorities in the coming years. SSS? benefit payments double at ?1.1-T, loan releases reach ?249.54-B in the last 6 years | 15 July 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) disbursed record-breaking benefit payments of nearly P1.1 trillion to its members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries from 2016 to 2021. SSS receives unmodified opinion from COA for second straight year | 13 July 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino announced that the Commission on Audit (COA) rendered an unmodified opinion on the fairness of presentation of the financial statements of the SSS for the year 2021. SSS released P53.27-B maternity benefit from 2016 to 2021 | 11 July 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino announced on Monday that P53.27 billion maternity benefit was released to 1.91 million members from 2016 to 2021. Online filing ng retirement claim ng mga Self-employed Members edad 60 hanggang 64, mandatory na simula July 1 | 30 June 2022 Inanunsyo ni Social Security System (SSS) President CEO Michael G. Regino na simula Hulyo 1, 2022 ay sakop na ng mandatory online filing ng retirement benefit ang mga self-employed members na may edad na 60 hanggang 64 taong gulang. SSS to launch two new programs to benefit informal economy workers and other individually-paying members | 30 June 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino announced on Monday that two new programs, the flexible payment schedule and the Contribution Subsidy Provider Program (CSPP), are set to be launched in July to help ensure the social security protection of the informal economy workers and other individually-paying members. SSS partners with UBP for the issuance of UMID Pay Cards to members starting Q4 2022 | 29 June 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) and UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday that will allow SSS members to acquire Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Pay Cards through the UBP. SSS members? mandatory provident fund generates an income of ?333.77 million and returns of 6.39% in its first year | 27 June 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) said on Monday that the pension fund?s mandatory provident fund for its members called the Workers? Investment and Saving Program (WISP) generated an income of ?333.77 million with a corresponding return of 6.39 percent in the first year of its implementation. Mandatory Online filing of retirement claims to also cover Self-Employed Members aged 60 to 64 years old starting July 1 | 24 June 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino said the coverage of the mandatory online filing of retirement benefit claims through the My.SSS Portal will be extended to self-employed members who are 60 to 64 years old starting July 1, 2022. SSS earns P28B in 2021; reported net loss due to new accounting standards | 30 May 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) registered earnings of P28 billion in 2021 from its operations, with contributions and investment income exceeding benefit payments and operating expenses. SSS welcomes delegates from Bangladesh conducting a study visit in the Philippines | 30 May 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday welcomed 11 delegates from the various government agencies of the People?s Republic of Bangladesh who are conducting a study visit in the Philippines. SSS offers faster and more convenient online pension loan application for first time borrowers | 30 May 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino on Wednesday announces that retirement pensioners who are first time borrowers under the SSS Pension Loan Program (PLP) may file their applications online starting May 30, 2022 in the My.SSS Portal. SSS resumes updating of member's contact information via My.SSS | 20 May 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced today that member may update their contact information online starting May 16, 2022 after the state-run pension fund resumed the said online updating of record on the My.SSS portal. SSS Short-Term Member Loan Penalty Condonation Program to end on May 14, 2022 | 13 May 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Michael G. Regino urges members with past-due loans to avail of the Short-Term Member Loan Penalty Condonation Program (STMLPCP) or Pandemic Relief and Restructuring Program 5 (PRRP 5) before it ends on May 14, 2022. SSS implements additional security measures in My.SSS Portal, reminds stakeholders to protect login credentials | 06 May 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino said the pension fund added security measures in its My.SSS Portal to protect the accounts of its members, employers, and pensioners. SSS now accepts contribution payments of individual members through ShopeePay | 04 May 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino recently announced that self-employed, voluntary, non-working spouse, and land-based Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) members may now pay their contributions using ShopeePay. SSS asks members, employers to keep online login details to themselves | 21 April 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino today urged members, pensioners, and employers of the state-pension fund to secure their login credentials on the My.SSS portal and other personal information to protect their accounts from fraudulent transactions. Regino directs resumption of RACE operations in Metro Manila | 04 April 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino announced that the compliance deadline for the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners? Program (ACOP) for the calendar year 2021 has been extended from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2022. SSS Chief announces extension of ACOP compliance deadline to June 30, 2022 | 31 March 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino announced that the compliance deadline for the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners? Program (ACOP) for the calendar year 2021 has been extended from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2022. PCEO Regino welcomes ARTA commendation on improved SSS services | 30 March 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino welcomes the commendation of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for the SSS? execution of several streamlining measures to address the long lines forming outside its offices. SSS reminds delinquent employers of deadline to avail of contribution penalty condonation program | 22 March 2022 Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino today reminded delinquent employers that the deadline for application for its Pandemic Relief and Restructuring Program 2 (PRRP 2), a social security contribution penalty condonation program for business and household employers, will be on May 19, 2022. New SSS chief clarifies retirement pensioners residing in PH are exempted from ACOP | 14 March 2022 Newly-appointed Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Regino said today that retirement pensioners residing in the Philippines were still exempted from complying with the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners? Program (ACOP) to continue receiving their monthly pensions. Regino extends SSS office hours to accommodate influx of transactions | 11 March 2022 In an initial move to improve its frontline services, newly-installed Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Michael G. Regino ordered today all SSS branch heads in Metro Manila to extend their operating hours effective immediately. SSS branches at 100% capacity to address influx of members, claimants | 07 March 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) said all its 281 branches nationwide under Alert Level 1 will be in 100% operations to address the expected influx of transacting members, particularly in certain SSS branches in the National Capital Region (NCR). Selected NCR branches open until 7 p.m. today, March 4, 2022 and on Saturday, March 5, 2022 | 04 March 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) wishes to inform the public that its selected NCR branches will extend its operations today, March 4, 2022, until 7:00 p.m. to accommodate the influx of transacting members due to the imposition of Alert Level 1 in the National Capital Region (NCR). SSS launches its pilot Digital Branch in San Pedro City, Laguna | 02 March 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) recently launched its pilot Digital Branch located at the 2nd floor of Robinsons Galleria South in San Pedro, City, Laguna to offer multi-channel service delivery platforms to its members, employers, pensioners, and the general public from its 27 barangays. SSS receives Silver Trailblazer Award for Performance Governance System (PGS) | 01 March 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) received the Silver Trailblazer Award after passing the 1st stage of the Performance Governance System (PGS) during the virtual revalida on November 23, 2021. SSS: ACOP compliance deadline is on March 31, 2022; regular schedule resumes April 1, 2022 | 18 February 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) reiterates that the deadline for compliance to the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners' Program or ACOP is on March 31, 2022. SSS extends contribution payment deadline for selected months in 2021 in 'Odette'-hit areas | 14 February 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announced that the contribution payment deadline for selected months in 2021 is extended to February 28, 2022, in areas declared under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Odette through Presidential Proclamation No. 1267. SSS refunds 2020 loan payments of pension loan borrowers | 14 February 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) announces that it started refunding one to two months of loan payments collected from its pension loan borrowers under the Pension Loan Program (PLP) in 2020 effective January 20, 2022. SSS advises members and pensioners to get protected from COVID-19 | 07 February 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) reminds its members and pensioners to abide by the enhanced workplace safety systems following the nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases. SSS reminds employers, members of payment deadline for December 2021, 4th quarter 2021 contributions | 31 January 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) reminds employers and members that the payment deadline for December 2021 contributions of regular employers and October to December 2021 contributions of household employers; self-employed, voluntary, non-working spouse (SE/V/NWS) members; and Land-based Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) members is on January 31, 2022. SSS urges FB followers to utilize online portals and facilities | 28 January 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) encourages its more than five million Facebook (FB) followers to actively utilize its portals and various online facilities including its social media platforms for easier access to SSS information, services, and transactions. SSS: COVID-hit members can avail of sickness benefits | 25 January 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) clarified that COVID-infected workers in home confinement are already covered under its Sickness Benefit Program, contrary to recent media reports. SSS promotes its online channels amid rise in COVID-19 cases | 21 January 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) is once again urging its members, pensioners, and employers to use its online services as the country continues to record a high number of COVID-19 cases. SSS Sickness Benefit Program covers COVID-infected workers in home confinement | 21 January 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) clarified that COVID-infected workers in home confinement are already covered under its Sickness Benefit Program, contrary to recent media reports. SSS to offer calamity assistance to members, pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette | 11 January 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) will offer a Calamity Assistance Package to members and pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette starting January 14, 2022. SSS calls out to members; be vigilant against fixers and scammers | 06 January 2022 The Social Security System (SSS) is reminding all members and employers to protect their personal information and be vigilant against fixers and scammers following the increasing reports on fraud incidents. SSS reminds members of guidelines in filing of UMID Card applications | 13 December 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) is reminding its members who would want to apply for a Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card to follow the application guidelines implemented in its branches to minimize their risk of exposure to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). SSS opens Short-Term Member Loan Condonation Program on November 15 | 29 November 2021 Member-borrowers with past due short-term loans may apply for the Social Security System’s (SSS) Penalty Condonation Program via online using their My.SSS accounts starting November 15, 2021 up to February 14, 2022. SSS releases P869.99 million unemployment benefits in January to September 2021 | 18 November 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) granted P869.99 million worth of unemployment benefits to 67,937 members for the period of January to September 2021. SSS OFW membership reaches 1.3M mark | 15 November 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) recorded 1.34 million Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) members as of June 2021, higher by over 800,000 from the same period in 2020. SSS approves 7,158 online funeral claim applications worth P166.31 million | 15 November 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) has settled a total of 7,158 online Funeral claim applications from January to June 2021, amounting to P166.31 million, higher by 313.7 percent from the second semester of 2020. SSS urges delivery riders to become self-employed members during an online forum | 02 November 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) urged delivery riders in food delivery and courier activities to become self-employed members and be covered for social security protection to enjoy various benefit programs and loan privileges offered by the pension fund. SSS: 88 foreclosed properties for sale | 02 November 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) is now selling its foreclosed properties where members can get affordable housing with affordable and flexible payment terms. SSS to extend calamity assistance to members, pensioners affected by Typhoon Fabian | 29 October 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) will open a calamity assistance package starting November 2, 2021, to help its members and pensioners in Calapan and Naujan in Oriental Mindoro, Malabon City, and all other areas that may be declared by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to be under the state of calamity due to Typhoon Fabian. SSS approves more than P1.9 B pension loans as of August 2021 | 18 October 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) approves over P1.923 billion loans under its enhanced Pension Loan Program (PLP) from January to August 2021, benefitting 43,424 retirement pensioners. SSS Pension Loan Program, Retirement Benefit modules, now available in ExpreSSS e-Learning Portal | 18 October 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) added the Pension Loan Program (PLP)and Retirement Benefit Modules in the ExpreSSS e-Learning (ExSSSel) Portal last June and September 2021, respectively, where 1.8 million retirement pensioners can access a more detailed information about the said programs. SSS salutes top employers, media partners in the first virtual Balikat ng Bayan Awards | 04 October 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) recognized top employers and media partners in ensuring the social security protection of Filipino workers in the country during its first virtual Balikat ng Bayan Awards held on September 30, 2021, as the culminating activity for its month-long anniversary celebration. SSS' Annual Confirmation of Pensioners Program resumes today, October 1 | 01 October 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) announced the resumption of its Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) Program or their yearly reporting to SSS starting October 2021 to March 31, 2022through various alternative ways. SSS receives over 17,726 maternity benefit applications online | 29 September 2021 A month after its initial implementation last May 31, 2021, the Social Security System (SSS) received over 17,726 maternity benefit applications online through the My.SSSPortal on the SSS website. SSS extends its July 2021 contribution payment deadline for regular employers to September 30 | 20 September 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) extends its payment deadline for the July 2021 contributions of regular employers from 31 August 2021 to 30 September 2021. SSS reports first semester of 2021 accomplishments, launches uSSSap Tayo Portal to commemorate 64th anniversary | 10 September 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) held a press conference on its accomplishments from January to June 2021 and launched the uSSSap Tayo Portal today, September 10, 2021. SSS conducts the first virtual Pensioners? Day; benefits over 2,000 pensioners nationwide | 08 September 2021 SSS marks the start of the celebration for its 64th founding anniversary with the conduct of the first virtual Pensioners? Day that benefits over 2,000 pensioners nationwide. DILG inks agreement with SSS for social security coverage of its job order, contract of service workers | 08 September 2021 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Social Security System (SSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for social security coverage of DILG?s own job order or contract of service workers which was commemorated by a virtual signing ceremony held on 16 August 2021. SSS enhances its online application of SS number | 07 September 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) announces the enhancement of the online application of Social Security (SS) number which now offers uploading of supporting documents, also via online. SSS approves 240,000 sickness benefit reimbursement applications online worth P1.75 billion | 03 September 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) has approved a total of 239,995 Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Applications (SBRA) that were submitted online from July 2020 to June 2021, amounting to P1.75 billion. SSS unemployment benefits up by 407% to P732.15M | 25 August 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) released P732.15 million in unemployment benefit disbursements to 54,282 members from January to June 2021, higher by 407 percent from the same period of last year. Number of member beneficiaries also rose from 11,917 to 54,282 by 355 percent. SSS continues to extend filing deadlines of Sickness Notifications and Sickness Benefit Claims | 24 August 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) informs its members and covered employers that Sickness Notification (SN), Sickness Benefit Application (SBA), and Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Application (SBRA) filing deadlines remain extended for sicknesses or injuries occurring on 01 March 2020 until the lifting of all types of community quarantine being implemented in the country. SSS continues to extend filing deadlines of Sickness Notifications and Sickness Benefit Claims | 18 August 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) informs its members and covered employers that Sickness Notification (SN), Sickness Benefit Application (SBA), and Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Application (SBRA) filing deadlines remain extended for sicknesses or injuries occurring on 01 March 2020 until the lifting of all types of community quarantine being implemented in the country. SSS to pensioners: avoid loan sharks, apply for Pension Loan Program with low-interest rate | 17 August 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) is encouraging its pensioners to use its Pension Loan Program (PLP) for their immediate financial needs instead of going to loan sharks that offer high-interest rates and uses their ATM cards as collateral. Several Text-SSS services temporarily unavailable until further notice | 16 August 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) informs that several of its inquiry services through the Text-SSS facility via 2600 will be temporarily unavailable starting July 29, 2021. SSS reiterates call for members, pensioners, employers to use online channels for transactions | 16 August 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) reiterates its call for members, pensioners, covered employers, and the public to use its online service channels for their transactions as the government continues to implement community quarantine protocols to limit the spread of COVID-19. SSS calls upon all employers to comply with the SS Law | 16 August 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) reminds all employers, registered and unregistered, to be compliant with their legal obligations to their employees, regardless of employment status, to avoid criminal prosecution under the provisions of Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. SSS Advisory on branch servicing guidelines for various community quarantine classifications | 12 August 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) advises its members, pensioners, covered employers, and the transacting public that various servicing guidelines are being implemented in its branches based on the quarantine classification in their respective areas. SSS urges employers to use online platform to file sickness, maternity benefit reimbursement claims | 30 July 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) reminds covered employers that Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Applications (SBRAs) and Maternity Benefit Reimbursement Applications (MBRAs) can now be submitted online through the My.SSS Portal at www.sss.gov.ph. SSS releases P115.53 million for educational loans in H1 2021 | 23 July 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) disbursed over P115.53 million for educational loans from January to June 2021, 52.5 percent or P39.75 million higher than last year?s releases. SSS self-employed, voluntary membership up by 20.2% | 21 July 2021 The number of self-employed and voluntary members (SEVM) of the Social Security System (SSS) increased by 20.2 percent to 8.43 million, as of May 2021. SSS records 11.5% increase in OFW members to 1.34M | 15 July 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) records 1.34 million Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) members as of May 2021, higher by 11.5 percent from the same period of last year. SSS releases P90.52-B worth of benefits to 3.5M beneficiaries in first 5 months of 2021 | 14 July 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) disbursed a total of P90.52 billion worth of Social Security and Employees Compensation (EC) benefits during the first five months of the year, aiding around 3.46 million members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries. SSS Advisory on the crediting time for monthly pensions starting July 2021 | 02 July 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) wishes to inform its pensioners that starting July 2021, the release of monthly pensions through its latest disbursement method will be every 4:00 PM onwards of their crediting date. SSS implements mandatory use of PRN for loan payments starting July 1 | 01 July 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) reminds its members and covered employers that the mandatory use of Payment Reference Number (PRN) for Salary, Calamity, Emergency, and Restructured loan payment transactions starts today, July 1, 2021, covering the billing month of June 2021. SSS redesigns mobile app to better serve members, employers | 30 June 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) said the latest iteration of the SSS Mobile App offers new design features that make its user interface easier to navigate for members and employers. SSS reports 12.3 million paying members as of May 2021 | 28 June 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) recorded over 12.3 million paying members as of May 2021, 13.6 percent lower than the 14.2-million count in the same period of last year. SSS membership tally now more than 40 million, advises use of digital systems to serve more members | 24 June 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) announced that there are 40.49 million covered members as of April 2021, allowing it to expand social security protection services to more individuals, particularly in times of contingencies. 136,000 SSS members receive P1.71-B unemployment benefits in 2020 | 22 June 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) released in 2020 more than P1.71 billion in unemployment benefits to 135,814 qualified members. SSS releases P1.35 billion for sickness benefit reimbursement online applications | 11 June 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) approved a total of 186,444 sickness benefit reimbursement applications (SBRA) submitted by 22,237 employers online through My.SSS from July 2020 to April 2021. It is equivalent to over P1.35 billion worth of sickness reimbursement benefits. SSS rolls out online filing of maternity benefit claims | 28 May 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) will soon start accepting online Maternity Benefit Applications (MBA) and Maternity Benefit Reimbursement Applications (MBRA) through the My.SSS portal on the SSS website. SSS releases more than P3.07-B funeral benefits in 2020 | 25 May 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) has disbursed P3.07 billion worth of funeral benefits to over 135,600 beneficiaries in 2020. SSS reports Q1 2021 online funeral claim transactions up by 13.6% | 17 May 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) recorded 11,088 online transactions for funeral benefit claims in the first quarter of 2021, up by 13.6% from 9,762 transactions recorded in the second semester of last year. SSS extends until September 30 the compliance deadline for pensioners to shift to PESONet banks | 10 May 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) has extended to September 30, 2021 its deadline for pensioners to shift their disbursement accounts to participating banks or e-wallets under the Philippine Electronic Fund Transfer System and Operations Network (PESONet) or Remittance Transfer Companies/Cash Payout Outlets (RTCs/CPOs). SSS introduces ExpreSSS e-Learning Portal to members, employers | 28 April 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) now offers an online learning platform to all members, employers, and other stakeholders to learn about the benefits and services of the pension fund. SSS rolls out online filing of maternity benefit claims | 22 April 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) has extended the payment deadline for the February 2021 contributions of all regular employers in the National Capital Region (NCR), Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal Provinces from March 31, 2021 to April 30, 2021. SSS ranks fifth highest in resolution rate among government agencies | 19 April 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) achieved a 92.03 percent resolution rate for queries, complaints, and requests, said the Civil Service Commission (CSC), attaining the fifth-highest rank among government agencies in the country. SSS urges members in MECQ areas to continue using online services, drop boxes | 15 April 2021 In line with the declaration of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in the National Capital Region, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Bulacan, the City of Santiago in Isabela, Quirino, and Abra from April 12 to 30, 2021, all offices and branches of the Social Security System (SSS) located in the covered areas will operate with only skeleton workforce to ensure the continuous delivery of services. SSS Mobile App hits 60 million transactions in 2020 | 12 April 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) recorded nearly 60 million transactions in the SSS Mobile App from January to December 2020, four times more than the almost 12 million transactions recorded in the same period in 2019. SSS reports P6.23 billion in disability benefits in Q4 2020 | 08 April 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) recorded P6.23 billion in disbursements for disability benefits in 2020, lower by 12.6 percent from the previous year. The amount covers payouts to 118,755 beneficiaries. SSS releases P10.49 B in maternity benefits in 2020 | 07 April 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) released P10.49 billion under its maternity benefit program with some 290,000 female members as beneficiaries in 2020, almost double the amount paid by the state pension fund in 2016. SSS tells members, employers, pensioners: use online facilities, drop box system as NCR Plus remains on ECQ | 06 April 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) continues to urge members, employers, and the public to transact with its branches using SSS online services and the drop box system as the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus bubble remains under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) starting today, April 5 until April 11, 2021. SSS to impose mandatory use of payment reference number for short-term loan payments on May 1 | 04 April 2021 The Social Security System (SSS) announced that the mandatory use of payment reference number (PRN) for short-term loan payments was moved to May 1 from its April 1 schedule. SSS encourages members to use drop box system, online services in ECQ areas | 30 March 2021 SSS is advising members, pensioners, covered employers, and the public that walk-in transactions will be suspended in its offices and branches located in areas declared under the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) from March 29 to April 4, 2021. |