SSS releases P18.8 billion in 13th month pension to 3.7 million pensioners

by Info @Brand Zone | December 10, 2025

Quezon City, Philippines, 9 December 2025 — In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and emphasized by Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go with the Social Security Commission, the Social Security System (SSS) has successfully credited its annual cash gift to pensioners - the 13th month pension - in two batches on the first week of December 2025, ensuring additional financial support during the holiday season.

The first batch, released on 1 December 2025, covered around 2.13 million pensioners with a total amount of P10.5-B credited to their accounts. The second batch, credited on 4 December 2025, covered around 1.53 million pensioners, amounting to P8.3-B. In total, P18.8-B was distributed to around 3.66 million pensioners.

SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph M. de Claro said the annual cash gift is part of SSS’ commitment to support its pensioners during the holiday season.

“This is our way of giving back to our pensioners who have contributed to the System during their productive years. We hope this additional benefit brings joy and relief to them and their families this Christmas,” de Claro said.

This year’s 13th month pension is higher for pensioners as of 31 August 2025 following the implementation of the Pension Reform Program starting September 2025. Under this reform program, retirement and disability pensioners received a 10% increase, while survivorship pensioners received a 5% increase, ensuring greater financial security for beneficiaries.

The 13th month pension is automatically credited to the accounts of all SSS pensioners receiving retirement, disability, and survivorship pensions. SSS reminds pensioners to ensure their bank account details are updated to avoid delays in crediting.

SSS assures the public of its continuous commitment to prudent stewardship of members’ funds. For 2024, the Commission on Audit (COA) issued an unmodified opinion, affirming the System’s fund integrity, overall financial soundness and adherence to good financial governance, even as specific audit observations are being addressed through established corrective measures.

For more information, inquiries, or feedback, members may contact the SSS through hotline 1455, email usssaptayo@sss.gov.ph, and our branches. See us also through our website (www.sss.gov.ph) or our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Viber, X, and Youtube) under the MYSSSPH handle for latest announcements and instructional material on SSS programs.

Kailan matatanggap ang 13th month pension mula sa SSS?

by Info @Buti na lang may SSS | November 30, 2025

Dear SSS, 

Magandang araw! Ako ay isang SSS pensioner. Nais ko sanang itanong kung kailan ibibigay ang 13^th month pension naming mga pensyonado. Happy holidays at maraming salamat.

\— Lolo Andy

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Mabuting araw sa iyo, Lolo Andy!

Matatanggap na sa unang linggo ng Disyembre ang maagang pamasko ng SSS sa mga pensyonado – ito ay ang kanilang 13^th month pension kung saan ibibigay ito sa unang batch ng SSS pensioners simula sa Disyembre 1, 2025. 

Simula Disyembre 1988, ipinagkakaloob na ng SSS ang 13^th month pension sa mga SSS at Employees’ Compensation (EC) pensioners bilang regalo sa panahon ng Kapaskuhan at bilang pasasalamat din sa suporta ng mga pensyonado sa SSS noong bahagi pa sila ng workforce sa pribadong sektor.

Samantala, ang 13^th month pension ay katumbas ng isang buwan na basic monthly pension ng isang pensyonado.  Halimbawa, Lolo Andy, kung ang inyong tinatanggap na pensyon ay pumapatak ng P8,500 kada buwan, ibig sabihin nito, ang 13^th month pension ninyo ay katumbas din ng naturang halaga na buo n’yong matatanggap sa inyong bank account. 

Para naman sa mga pensyonado na tumatanggap na ng kanilang pensyon mula sa mga bangko na kabilang sa Philippine Electronic Fund Transfer System and Operations Network (PESONet), ito ay ibibigay ng dalawang batch:

Petsa ng Pagtanggap ng Monthly Pension o Date of Contingency	Petsa ng Pagtanggap ng December 2025 at 13th Month Pensions
Una hanggang ika-15 araw ng buwan	Disyembre 1, 2025
Ika-16 hanggang huling araw ng buwan	Disyembre 4, 2025

Para sa mga pensyonado na nag-avail ng advance 18-month pension, matatanggap nila ang kanilang 13^th month pension sa Disyembre 4. Samantalang, para sa naipong pensyon dahil sa hindi pag-comply sa Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) Program, matatanggap nila ito sa Disyembre 16. 

Nakipag-ugnayan na rin ang SSS sa Philippine Postal Corporation upang pabilisin ang delivery ng 13^th month at December 2025 pensions checks sa home address ng bawat pensyonado na tumatanggap pa nito batay sa kanilang record ng SSS.

Hangad namin mula sa SSS ang pagbibigay ng matinding kasiyahan sa aming mga pensyonado lalo na ngayong nalalapit na Kapaskuhan!

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Patuloy na tumatanggap ng aplikasyon ang SSS para sa bagong loan penalty condonation program nito.  Inilunsad ang Consolidation of Past Due Short-Term Member Loans with Condonation of Penalty Program (Conso Loan) para tulungan ang mga miyembro na mayroong past-due loans sa SSS. Sa ilalim ng programa, hindi na sisingilin ang kaukulang penalties o multa ng kanilang past-due loans. Sa halip, ang tangi na lamang nilang babayaran ay ang orihinal o principal amount at interes nito.

Sakop ng Conso Loan ang salary loan, calamity loan, Salary Loan Early Renewal Program (SLERP), emergency loan at restructured loans gaya ng Loan Restructuring Program (LRP) noong mga nakaraang taon.

Samantala, maaari nilang bayaran ang prinsipal at interes sa pamamagitan ng one-time full payment, o kaya’y bayaran kahit 10% nito bilang down payment at ang natitirang balanse ay babayaran ng installment sa loob ng hanggang 60 buwan o limang taon, depende sa halaga ng kanilang pagkakautang.

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SSS clarifies reports on red tape complaints; All cases addressed

by Info @Brand Zone | November 27, 2025

In light of recent news reports citing the list of most complained-about government agencies based on January to August 2025 data presented by the Anti Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to the Senate during budget deliberations, the Social Security System (SSS) wishes to assure the public that its management takes these matters seriously and is committed to continuous improvement in service delivery.

“SSS is currently coordinating with the Anti-Red Tape Authority to validate the reported data involving 244 complaints.  From our own monitoring of ARTA referrals, all complaints received during the period covered were addressed and resolved within ARTA standards as our resolution rate is at 99.3%.  For the period covered by ARTA presentation to the Senate, SSS tracked a total of about 474,000 emails working diligently until they are all resolved within ARTA standards,” SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Claro said. 

“Most complaints are about our service delivery, followed by matters concerning our loan programs, and then about contributions matters.  Service delivery complaints were mainly about queuing at the branches and repeat visits to SSS branch for a benefit claim.  Loan programs complaints were about salary loan and calamity loan programs – both were enhanced this year featuring lower interest rates – mainly on difficulty as regards calamity loan applications and challenges on loan eligibility requirements and procedures.  Contributions complaints were mainly about non-remittance by employers and long wait time for manual verification,” De Claro explained.

As far back as June 2021, the SSS created a Committee on Anti Red Tape (CART) with effective receiving of complaints and feedback as a major function and responsibility.  Such complaints and feedback are received by SSS via hotline, corporate email, postal mail, referrals from various government entities including ARTA, and through SSS Branches.  We also monitor news reports and social media for SSS-related matters and issue Press Releases or Statements to keep our stakeholders informed.

“We value transparency and accountability in all our operations. While we recognize the importance of these reports, we want to assure our members that every concern raised through our channels is being acted upon until resolved. Our partnership with ARTA reflects our commitment to improving processes and delivering efficient services,” De Claro added.

The SSS remains steadfast in its mission to provide fast, efficient, and transparent services to its members. We continue to implement reforms and digital innovations to minimize bureaucratic delays and enhance customer experience.

For inquiries or feedback, members may contact the SSS through hotline 1455, email usssaptayo@sss.gov.ph, and our branches.  See us also through our website (www.sss.gov.ph) or our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Viber, X, and Youtube) under the MYSSSPH handle for latest announcements and instructional material on SSS programs.