The Social Security System (SSS) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Grant Agreement for the SSS coverage of workers employed under the Emergency Employment Program set up by the United Nations and ILO in provinces devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year. The signing ceremony was… Continue reading SSS and ILO sign agreement to provide social protection to emergency workers in Yolanda-stricken provinces
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SSS achieves another banner year in 2013
The Social Security System (SSS) marked another banner year in 2013, highlighted by the sustained growth both in net income and assets. Net income for 2013 was P38 billion, registering an increase of six percent from P36 billion in 2012, while total assets likewise grew by six percent to P385 billion. May Catherine Ciriaco, SSS… Continue reading SSS achieves another banner year in 2013
Farmers, fisherfolk to get full subsidies for SSS contributions from DA
In its continuing campaign to extend social protection to informal sector workers, the Social Security System (SSS) has formalized a key partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the latter to fully subsidize farmers’ monthly SSS contributions as self-employed members. The agreement is expected to benefit up to 200,000 agricultural workers nationwide who may… Continue reading Farmers, fisherfolk to get full subsidies for SSS contributions from DA
SSS improves system of employer reimbursement for sickness, maternity
As part of Social Security System’s (SSS) campaign to enhance its service delivery, employers all over the country can now receive their reimbursements for advance payments of employees’ sickness and maternity benefits directly at their own bank account, instead of waiting for SSS checks from the mail. Agnes San Jose, SSS Vice President for Benefits… Continue reading SSS improves system of employer reimbursement for sickness, maternity
SSS expands network of local offices to serve increasing membership
To keep its branch network in step with its increasing membership, the Social Security System (SSS) opened a total of 21 local offices in 2013, most of them stationed in areas with high foot traffic and easy accessibility such as shopping malls. SSS branches that opened last year include SSS Congressional in Quezon City, SSS… Continue reading SSS expands network of local offices to serve increasing membership