PBBM appoints Emmanuel Samson as new member of SSS policy-making body

by Info @Brand Zone | November 9, 2026

Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary and Social Security Commission (SSC) Chairperson Frederick D. Go today, 6 November 2026, administers the oathtaking of Emmanuel De Leon Samson as the new Member of the SSC, the policy-making body of the Social Security System (SSS) at the DOF Central Office in Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

QUEZON CITY, 6 November 2026 — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Emmanuel De Leon Samson as the new Member of the Social Security Commission (SSC), the policy-making body of the Social Security System (SSS).

Samson brings to the Commission more than 40 years of senior executive experience in banking, finance, corporate governance, and risk management.

He will serve as one of the SSC Members representing the Employers’ Group. He replaces Victor Alfonso A. Limlingan Jr., whom President Marcos appointed last month as the new SSS President and Chief Executive Officer.

Extensive finance and governance experience

Samson’s career spans international and domestic banking, equity brokerage, financial planning, asset management, client relationship management, and project management.

In January 2026, he was designated Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Thailand.

Samson previously served as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) from November 2023 to October 2025. During his tenure, he chaired the GSIS Risk Oversight Committee and the Provident Fund.

He also served as a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Reinsurance Corporation from April 2025 to October 2025.

His experience in risk oversight and corporate governance is expected to contribute to the SSC’s mandate of setting policies for the SSS and ensuring the prudent stewardship of members’ contributions and fund investments.

Leadership in banking and finance

Samson has held senior leadership roles in major Philippine and international financial institutions.

He served as Lead Independent Director of CTS Global Equity Group, the largest global proprietary trading firm in the Philippines and is publicly listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Samson was also Chief Finance Officer of Nickel Asia Corporation, where he was responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of the company’s finance activities, including budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and risk management.

Earlier in his career, Samson worked with Credit Agricole Indosuez Manila Offshore Branch, Indosuez W.I. Carr Securities (Phils.), Inc., Amon Securities Corporation, and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation.

Samson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Economics, History, and Political Science, from De La Salle University in Manila in December 1981.

His extensive experience in finance, risk management, and corporate governance is expected to further strengthen the SSC’s capacity to safeguard the long-term sustainability of the SSS and protect the interests of its members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries.

10% dagdag-pensyon, oks sa DOF

ni Mylene Alfonso @News | June 4, 2026

Photo: Nasa larawan sina (kanan) DOF Secretary & SSS Chairperson Frederick  D. Go at SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph M. De Claro. (Mylene Alfonso)

Suportado ni Finance Secretary at Social Security Commission Chairperson Frederick Go ang pagpapalabas ng Social Security System ng P6 bilyon para sa mga pensioner.

Bunsod ito ng maagang pagpapatupad ng SSS sa ikalawang bugso ng Pension Reform Program (PRP) para sa mahigit 4.1 milyong pensioner, matapos ilipat sa Hunyo 2026 ang nakatakdang pagtaas ng pensyon sa Setyembre.

Ayon kay Go, magpapalabas si SSS President at Chief Executive Officer, Robert Joseph M. de Claro, ng pondo para sa karagdagang benepisyo mula Hunyo hanggang Agosto 2026 upang matulungan ang mga pensioner na makayanan ang epekto ng inflation at tumataas na gastos sa enerhiya.

Ang mga pensioner ng SSS na rehistrado hanggang Mayo 31, 2026 ay agad na makatatanggap ng dagdag-pensyon simula Hunyo 1, 2026. Samantala, ang mga magiging benepisyaryo mula Hunyo 1 hanggang Agosto 31, 2026 ay magsisimulang makatanggap ng mas mataas na pensyon sa Setyembre 1, 2026.

Sa ilalim ng ikalawang yugto ng PRP, magkakaroon ng 10% dagdag sa buwanang pensyon ang mga retirement at disability pensioner, habang 5% naman ang dagdag para sa death at survivor pensioner. 

SSS announces appointment of Diana Pardo Aguilar as acting member of Social Security Commission

by Info @Brand Zone | May 8, 2023

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. Commissioner Aguilar will continue to serve as a member of the SSC, the highest governing board of the SSS, from her first appointment in August 2010 and earlier reappointments in September 2013 and November 2016. “With her continued presence in the SSC, she is able to provide meaningful and relevant context to various initiatives, especially those that have been initiated in previous administrations,” SSS President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said. As part of the SSC, Aguilar serves as the chairperson of the Risk Management and Investment Committee that sets directions in making strategic initiatives and policy reforms that contribute to generating a higher return on investment for the SSS. This includes synchronizing the renewal of accreditations and amending pertinent policy guidelines to enhance transparency in the selection of brokers and governance of investible funds. She is also a member of the Audit Committee of the SSC. Aguilar holds concurrent directorships in the field of banking, investment, and energy, among others. She has been a director and/or senior advisor for Security Bank Corporation since 2010 and is currently the Chairperson of its Trust Committee and SB Capital Investment Corporation. She is also a Director in PXP Energy Corporation. Moreover, Aguilar serves in various capacities in socio-civic and non-profit organizations such as Governor of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines and Chairperson of its Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of La Salle Green Hills since 2021, Member of La Salle Philippines Investment Committee since July 2018, and Member of La Salle Institute’s International Economic Council in Rome. Aguilar earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Studies from De La Salle University. She graduated with honors from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, USA, with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Major in International Business and Finance. Other members of the SSC are Secretary of Finance Benjamin E. Diokno (ex officio Chairperson); SSS President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet (Vice-Chairperson); Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido E. Laguesma (ex officio Member); and Commissioners Anita Bumpus-Quitain, Jose C. Julio, Manuel L. Argel Jr., Robert Joseph M. De Claro, and Eva B. Arcos.

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