Content Creator Expresses Frustration Over SSS Loan Interest A content creator has expressed his disappointment about the interest charged on their Social Security System (SSS) loan. Recently, the Facebook page “DiskartengMarino” shared revealed how the unexpected fees left him questioning the system. The post quickly spread online and elicited comments from the netizens. 8 years … Read more
List of SSS Loans & their Features SSS – The Social Security System offers its members different financial solutions in the form of loans they may apply for. One of the giant social insurance institutions in the Philippines is the Social Security System or more popularly called SSS. It has been in the service of … Read more
GRAB SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAM – The ride-hailing company launched a program for the welfare and benefit of the drivers. One ride-hailing company, Grab PH, has taken the initiative to boost the benefits for their drivers and delivery partners. It launched the Grab Social Protection Program.
Grab PH Launches Program for Protection & Extended Assistance for Drivers GRAB PH – Grab Philippines registered around 1,000 of its drivers to the Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, and PhilHealth. In the Philippines, most of the people who are employed in the private sector are members of the Social Security System. More commonly … Read more
Arnold Clavio Expresses Reactions to the Proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund Veteran broadcaster Arnold Clavio expresses his reactions to the government’s proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund. The planned P250 billion Maharlika Sovereign Wealth Fund under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. received a response from journalist Arnold Clavio. Clavio expressed some of his concerns regarding the aforementioned sovereign … Read more
SSS Implements Additional Security Features in its Online Portal To Secure Safety of Members The Social Security System has imposed additional security features on its online portal for the safety of its members. On Friday (May 6, 2022), SSS president and CEO Michael Regino said that the portal “My.SSS” has stricter guidelines upon enrollment in … Read more
SSS Warns Members Against Fixers Online if They Plan to Get UMID Card The Social Security System (SSS) has warned its members who plan to get UMID Card not to transact with fixers on social media. SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio urged members who receive a Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card on Monday … Read more
SSS: Pensioners to Receive Pension & 13th Month Pay on 1st Week of December The Social Security System (SSS) announced that the pensioners can receive their pension and 13th month pay of pensioners during first week of December. On Friday (November 27, 2021), SSS president and chief executive officer Aurora Ignacio announced that the agency … Read more
Employees & Employers Wants SSS to Defer Contribution Hike Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Several groups of employees and employers are urging the Social Security System (SSS) to defer the contribution hike for the members. The labor group Nagkaisa chairperson Sonny Matula stressed out that the contribution hike is a significant amount for the members especially to the less-fortunate. … Read more
SSS Set To Implement Contribution Rate Hike From 12% to 13% Starting Next Year The Social Security System (SSS) announced the increase of contribution rate from 12% to 13% starting January 2021. On Wednesday (December 23, 2020), SSS announced the scheduled increase of monthly contributions starting next year. The agency announced that the contribution hike would … Read more