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Social Security System

SSS

The Social Security System (SSS) is a key institution in the Philippines providing social security benefits to millions of workers, including pension increases, loans, and insurance coverage. It projects a net income of over PHP100 billion in 2025, driven by improved collections and investments. Recent reforms aim to enhance member benefits without increasing contributions, ensuring financial support for Filipino families.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, September 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM

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Recent developments on Social Security System

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM

PBBM launches 2025 SSS Pension Reform Program

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. launched the 2025 SSS Pension Reform Program on September 10, the first multi-year pension increase in the Social Security System's (SSS) history.

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Marcos Jr. tells SSS, GSIS to protect member contributions

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to protect their members' contributions with integrity and vigilance.

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Couple arrested for mass producing and selling fake gov IDs online

A couple was arrested in Valenzuela City for allegedly mass producing and selling fake government IDs and documents online.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM

SSS projects net income to exceed PHP100B in 2025

The Social Security System (SSS) anticipates its net income to surpass PHP100 billion in 2025, projecting a year-on-year growth of 38 to 43 percent.

Tue, August 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM

SSS confirms no investments in online gambling

The Social Security System (SSS) has confirmed it has no current investments in or future plans to invest in online gambling firms.

Mon, August 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Rep. Macasaet files bill to lower GSIS pension eligibility to 10 years

A proposed bill seeks to reduce the minimum years of government service required for GSIS pension eligibility from 15 to 10 years.

Wed, August 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Marcos Jr. confident SSS can fund pension hikes without added contributions

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is confident that the Social Security System (SSS) can sustain its multiyear pension hikes without additional member contributions.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM

SSS pensioners to receive 33% pension hike over 3 years

The Social Security System (SSS) has announced a three-year pension increase for its 3.8 million pensioners, set to begin in September 2025 without any corresponding increase in contribution rates.

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Occidental Mindoro under state of calamity due to monsoon, storms

Occidental Mindoro province has been placed under a state of calamity due to extensive damage from the southwest monsoon intensified by tropical storms Crising, Dante, and typhoon Emong.

Wed, July 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM

SSS cuts calamity loan interest rate to 7% a year

The Social Security System (SSS) has reduced the interest rate on its Calamity Loan Program (CLP) to 7% per annum from 10%.