Tiniyak ng SSS na maingat na pinangangasiwaan ang mga kontribusyon ng mga miyembro para mapanatili ang pension fund

by Info @Brand Zone | October 16, 2026

QUEZON CITY, 15 Oktubre 2026 – Tiniyak ng Social Security System (SSS) sa mga miyembro, pensioner, at publiko na pinangangasiwaan nang maingat ang kanilang mga kontribusyon upang protektahan ang pension fund at matiyak ang tuloy-tuloy na pagbabayad ng benepisyo.

Nag-iinvest lamang ang SSS sa mga kumpanyang may matibay na track record sa kita at stable na business performance, at hindi inilalagay ang pera ng mga miyembro sa mga risky o speculative investments. Diversified ang portfolio nito sa iba’t ibang uri ng assets, na tumutulong mabawasan ang panganib dahil maaaring mabawi ng kita sa ilang investments ang pagbaba sa iba.

Bagama’t maaaring mag-iba-iba ang presyo ng mga stocks, patuloy na tumatanggap ang SSS ng dividend income mula sa mga equity holdings nito, na nagdaragdag ng tinatayang ₱9 bilyon sa net income nito taun-taon. Ang mga dividend ay bahagi ng kinikita na ipinamamahagi sa mga stockholder.

Inilinaw ng SSS na ang paper loss ay isang hindi pa natutupad na pagbaba sa market value ng isang investment na hindi pa nabebenta. Walang aktwal na nawawalang pera maliban kung naibenta ang asset nang mas mababa sa presyo ng pagbili nito. Hindi nito ibig sabihin na nagamit ang mga kontribusyon ng mga miyembro o nasa panganib ang mga pensiyon; maaaring bumalik ang presyo sa merkado sa paglipas ng panahon.

Dahil sa matibay na financial performance ng SSS, nadagdagan ang mga benepisyong naibabayad. Mula Enero hanggang Hunyo 2026, tumaas ng 19% ang benefit payouts sa ₱173.45 bilyon mula sa ₱145.73 bilyon sa parehong panahon noong 2025.

Ipinatupad din ng SSS ang ikalawang tranche ng Pension Reform Program, kung saan naglabas ito ng karagdagang ₱7.4 bilyon na pension benefits sa 4.1 milyong pensioner upang matulungan silang harapin ang implasyon at mas mataas na gastos sa enerhiya.

Regular na sinusuri ng SSS ang investment strategy nito at mahigpit na sumusunod sa Social Security Act of 2018 at sa mga internal policies nito upang protektahan ang pension fund.

DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund bring 50,000 homes, special offers closer to members at National Housing Expo on Oct. 19–20

by Info @Brand Zone | October 16, 2026

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Filipino workers and their families will have more opportunities to find homes suited to their needs and budgets as the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and Pag-IBIG Fund bring 50,000 housing units from more than 80 partner developers to the 2nd National Housing Expo on Oct. 19 and 20 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

The two-day event builds on the gains of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program, which combines higher housing loan limits, lower interest rates and stronger developer partnerships. It will feature house-and-lot properties, condominiums and ready-for-occupancy units, including homes within Metro Manila that offer workers opportunities to live closer to their workplaces.

DHSUD Secretary and Pag-IBIG Fund Board Chairman Jose Ramon P. Aliling said the Expo builds on the gains of Expanded 4PH by strengthening collaboration between government and the private sector to increase housing supply and make homeownership more affordable.

“President Marcos has given us a clear directive to provide every Filipino family the opportunity to own a quality and affordable home in a safe community. We are building on the gains of Expanded 4PH by strengthening partnerships with leading developers to increase housing supply, including ready-for-occupancy homes within cities. Together with Pag-IBIG Fund’s higher housing loan limits and lower interest rates, these efforts are opening more opportunities for Filipino workers across income levels to own homes, including condominium units, closer to their workplaces. The National Housing Expo brings these gains together, demonstrating how government and the private sector can address both sides of the housing equation,” Aliling said.

Under Expanded 4PH, Pag-IBIG Fund offers financing options across income levels. Qualified members purchasing socialized housing may avail of a subsidized interest rate of 3%, while promotional rates of 4.5% and 5.75% make higher-priced homes more affordable for middle- and upper-middle-income members. With housing loans of up to ₱10 million, more families can consider homes closer to employment centers. The promotional rates are offered until Dec. 31, 2026.

Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta said the Expo reflects Pag-IBIG Fund's comprehensive approach to homeownership by bringing together more housing choices, affordable financing and accessible services through government and private-sector collaboration.

“Our approach is to make homeownership easier and more affordable at every step. Together with our fellow key shelter agencies and private-sector partners, we are bringing more housing choices, affordable financing and personalized assistance closer to Filipino workers and their families. This is the heart of Lingkod Pag-IBIG service. We want every member who visits the Expo to understand what they can afford, explore homes suited to their needs and budget, and take meaningful steps toward owning one. At the National Housing Expo, we are bringing all these opportunities together in one place,” Acosta said.

Among the featured developers are Amaia Land, Avida Land, DMCI Homes, Filinvest Land, Megaworld Corporation, Robinsons Land, Rockwell Land, PH1 World Developers, Megawide and SMDC. The Expo will also feature housing projects from longtime partner developers that have been offering homes through Pag-IBIG Fund financing.

Homebuyers can also look forward to special prices, buyer incentives and Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets offered at discounts of up to 30%. Solar energy solution providers and home essentials retailers will also participate, offering special packages and discounts to Pag-IBIG Loyalty Cardholders. Visitors may obtain on-site Pag-IBIG Housing Loan computations, financing guidance and application assistance. Pag-IBIG Fund is also coordinating with employers to help their workers attend the event.

Held during National Shelter Month, the Expo brings together DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund, key shelter agencies and private developers to help Filipino families find affordable homes, including those near their workplaces. Interested homebuyers may register through the official National Housing Expo registration website and select their preferred schedule. Their personal QR code and Loan Value Card will help them conveniently explore developer booths and identify homes suited to their needs and budget.

PhilHealth guarantees coverage for heat-related illnesses amid the dry spell

by Info @Brand Zone | October 16, 2026

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PR No.: 2026-27 / October 15, 2026  

PhilHealth is stepping up health protection against extreme heat and heat-related illnesses,  heeding President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for proactive government action on climate  change. Anchored on the Unified National Agenda for Health, PhilHealth is working with the  Department of Health (DOH) as PAGASA warns of a strong El Niño persisting through mid 2027, with rising risks of heat stroke, dehydration, asthma, hypertension, dengue, and water borne infections. 

In support of this directive, PhilHealth is urging families to register and visit their chosen  YAKAP Clinic and avail the preventive and primary care benefits to help protect against heat related health risks. Through the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program or YAKAP, members can  access consultations, appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and outpatient cancer  screening, while eligible members may receive up to P20,000 worth of essential outpatient  medicines annually. Regular checkups can help detect and manage conditions that may  worsen during extreme heat, such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.  

PhilHealth reminds its members that it provides both outpatient and inpatient coverage.  Through the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB), non-admitted ER services—such  as doctor consultations, diagnostic tests, imaging, emergency procedures, and essential  medicines—are covered.

For severe conditions requiring hospital confinement, PhilHealth  pays direct fixed case rates to accredited hospitals for seasonal infections and heat-related  illnesses, including typhoid fever (P19,500), heat fatigue (P18,135), sore eyes (P16,575), heat  stroke or cramps (P12,675), acute gastroenteritis (P11,700), and chickenpox or moderate-to severe dehydration (P7,800). 

To register for YAKAP, members can select their YAKAP Clinic online through the PhilHealth  Member Portal or the eGovPH App, or onsite at any PhilHealth Regional Office or Local  Health Insurance Office nationwide. 

For questions on benefit packages and partner facilities, call the PhilHealth Corporate Action  Center at (02) 8662-2588 or visit www.philhealth.gov.ph. ###

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