SSS member, dapat nakarehistro sa My.SSS

by Info @Buti na lang may SSS | Oct. 13, 2024

Dear SSS, 

Magandang araw! Nais ko sanang i-verify ang aking hulog sa SSS subalit wala akong oras upang magpunta sa SSS branch. Mayroon bang paraan na i-verify ko ang aking mga hulog sa SSS ng hindi na kailangan pang pumunta sa inyong opisina? Salamat. 

— Alvin

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Mabuting araw sa iyo, Alvin! 

Aming hinihikayat ang mga miyembro na magrehistro sa My.SSS portal at gumawa ng kanilang online account para sa mas mabilis na pakikipagtransaksyon sa SSS. 

Alvin, upang makapagrehistro sa My.SSS, maaari kang magtungo sa aming website, www.sss.gov.ph. I-click mo ang “Create a My.SSS account or login.” Dadalhin ka nito sa register to My.SSS page at i-click mo ang “Create account” upang masimulan ang iyong pagrerehistro dito. Punan mo ang lahat ng kinakailangang impormasyon. Tandaan na ang dapat ilagay mong e-mail address ay aktibo at na-access mo pa.

Magpapadala ang SSS ng activation link sa email address na ginamit mo sa pagrerehistro. Upang makapaglagay ng password at para ma-access ang iyong My.SSS account.

Isa sa transaksyon na maaari mong gawin sa My.SSS ay ang pagmomonitor ng posting ng iyong monthly contributions.

Sa kabilang dako, hinihikayat ka rin namin at iba pang miyembro, maging ang mga employer at pensyonado na protektahan ang inyong login credentials sa My.SSS gayundin ang iba pang personal na impormasyon gaya ng inyong SS number upang hindi magamit ang inyong account sa fraudulent transaction.

Isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit nangyayari ang mga fraudulent transaction ay ang ugali ng ilang miyembro na ibahagi sa iba ang kanilang login credential gaya ng username at password sa mga taong hindi nila lubos na kilala o hindi nila kaano ano. 

Dapat panatilihin mong confidential ang iyong login details upang maprotektahan ang iyong sarili mula sa mga online scammer at hacker. At hindi magamit ang iyong My.SSS account sa masamang gawain ng mga taong ito.

Hinihiling namin sa iyo na huwag mong i-share ang iyong username, password, at iba pang login details na may kaugnayan sa iyong My.SSS account sa mga taong hindi awtorisado ng SSS. Sapagkat ang pagbibigay ng iyong username at password ng iyong My.SSS account sa ibang tao ay maihahalintulad sa pagbabahagi ng PIN iyong ATM card sa iba.

Pinaalalahanan ka rin namin na huwag kang makikipagtransaksyon sa mga fixer o unauthorized individual upang maiwasang magamit ang iyong My.SSS sa fraudulent transaction.

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Patuloy na tumatanggap ng aplikasyon ang SSS para sa 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.

Maaaring 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 nang hulugan sa loob ng hanggang 60 buwan o limang taon, depende sa halaga ng kanilang pagkakautang.

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. 

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Upang makapagrehistro sa My.SSS, maaari kang magtungo sa SSS website (www.sss.gov.ph) at magparehistro sa Member portal. Kailangang punan mo ang lahat ng kinakailangang impormasyon. Tandaan na ang irerehistrong e-mail address ay kailangang aktibo at nagagamit pa dahil dito ipadadala ng SSS ang link para i-activate at magamit mo ang iyong My.SSS account. 

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Para sa tamang impormasyon at updates sa mga programa at benepisyo ng SSS, bisitahin at i-follow ang opisyal na Facebook page ng SSS sa “Philippine Social Security System - SSS” o sa X, ang dating Twitter, sa @PHLSSS. Maaari ring mag-subscribe sa YouTube channel sa “MYSSSPH”, at sumali sa SSS Viber Community, “MYSSSPH Updates”. Maaari kayong magpadala ng inyong concerns at katanungan sa usssaptayo@sss.gov.ph.

De Claro assumes leadership of the Social Security System

by Info @Brand Zone | Oct. 12, 2024

Date of release: October 12, 2024

The Social Security System (SSS) has announced the appointment of Commissioner Robert Joseph M. De Claro as its new Officer-in-Charge, effective October 11, following the resignation of Rolando Ledesma Macasaet earlier this month. The decision was made by the Social Security Commission (SSC), the policymaking body of the SSS.

De Claro, who has served on the SSC since January 11, 2023, representing the Employers' Group, brings a strong background to the role. As a Commissioner, he chaired the IT and Collection and Contribution Committee and participated in key committees covering audit, risk, investment, and governance.

In addition to his new role, De Claro has been a member of the board of UnionBank (UBP) and UnionBank Investment and Trust Corp. (UBIMTC) and a member of its Executive Committee (ExCom), Governance and Risk Committees since 2023. His experience in the financial and corporate sectors adds a valuable perspective to his leadership of the pension fund.

De Claro’s professional background spans over 32 years, including executive roles in both the public and private sectors.

De Claro began his career at Nestlé Philippines in 1993, eventually holding international positions as an Expatriate (OFW) in Australia and at Nestlé’s headquarters in Switzerland.

With his broad leadership experience across multiple industries, De Claro is well-equipped to lead the SSS in advancing its mandate of providing comprehensive social security protection to Filipinos.

Macasaet steps down as President and Chief Executive Officer; SSS pays tribute to his accomplishments as SSS Chief

by Info @Brand Zone | Oct. 7, 2024

The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, has stepped down from his position effective today, October 6, after nearly two years with the state-run pension fund.

Macasaet, who has been the head of SSS since January 5, 2023, was also Vice Chairperson of the Social Security Commission, the SSS' policy-making body. Throughout his tenure, he championed the goal of ensuring every Filipino receives a pension.

Under his leadership, SSS intensified membership drives, extending social security coverage to all, including those in remote areas. He launched initiatives to bring services closer to grassroots communities and implemented programs benefiting SSS employees nationwide.

Record-high 3M new members

One of his notable achievements as SSS Chief is expanding access to social security protection for more Filipinos through extensive membership coverage drives nationwide.

Under his leadership, SSS recorded a historic high of three million new members from January to September 2024, more than double the number of new members recorded during the same period last year.

"SSS typically averages around one million new members annually in previous years. However, for just the first half of 2024, we have already doubled that number due to our intensified efforts," Macasaet stated.

With this progress, SSS is optimistic reaching four to five million new members by year-end.

Half a million temporary government workers received protection

Macasaet advocated for SSS coverage for job order (JO), contract of service (COS), and barangay workers who are not included in the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) due to their employment status.

During his term, over half a million JO, COS, and barangay workers in government can now access social security benefits through the KaSSSangga Collect Program.

The KaSSSangga Collect Program aims to provide essential SSS coverage to JO, COS, and barangay workers serving local government units (LGUs), national government agencies (NGAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and local water districts.

As of August 2024, there are more than 3,300 KaSSSangga Collect partners across the country.

Bringing SSS services to every corner

Macasaet acknowledged the necessity of delivering government services to communities through innovative initiatives like SSS eWheels and SSS E-Center sa Barangay.

SSS eWheels traveled to remote barangays with SSS vehicles equipped with laptops and staffed by branch personnel to provide services to members in grassroots communities.

SSS also launched the E-Center sa Barangay, a collaboration with local government units (LGUs) to establish an SSS E-Center that will be operated by barangay personnel trained to assist their kabarangay in using the My.SSS Portal.

By bringing services directly to the doorsteps of these communities, he helped many recognize the importance of SSS membership.

Rebranded MySSS Pension Booster launched

Macasaet spearheaded the launch of the MySSS Pension Booster, the rebranded Worker’s Investment and Savings Program (WISP) and WISP Plus, designed to assist members in enhancing their savings and retirement funds.

The program offers a target annual return rate of up to 7.2 percent this year.

Members will receive their accumulated savings in the MySSS Pension Booster as a lump sum and/or monthly pension upon retirement, tax-free, along with their retirement benefits from the Regular SSS Program.

"Saving for retirement should commence from the first day you start earning money. The optimal time to begin is today while you are young. When you retire, you will appreciate the immense value of establishing a retirement fund early in your life,” Macasaet stated.

Moving SSS branch offices to malls

Since assuming SSS leadership, Macasaet has advocated for the relocation of SSS branch offices to shopping malls nationwide, enhancing accessibility for members and employers.

In addition to their strategic locations, Macasaet noted that SSS can save nearly P1 billion because shopping mall owners provide SSS with office spaces that are rent-free for five years.

“We also achieve savings on renovation costs since the mall operators cover the renovation fit-out works, including architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing tasks,” he added.

Unveiling an enhanced SSS website

Macasaet demonstrated his commitment to continuous improvement by launching the new SSS website, which features an easy-to-navigate design, enhancing the user experience for members and employers.

He played a crucial role in revitalizing SSS's brand identity on its 67th anniversary through the “SSS Brand Refresh,” ensuring it accurately reflects the organization’s commitment to delivering accessible, reliable, and compassionate support to its members and their families both in the Philippines and worldwide.

These initiatives are part of SSS's pledge to modernize its approach and service delivery to better meet the diverse needs of Filipino workers.

Listening and responding to stakeholders' needs

A standout aspect of Macasaet's leadership was his ability to listen.

He actively sought feedback from members, employers, and other stakeholders through the Stakeholders' Forum, where he gathered insights to help shape SSS policies.

He considered the voices of those who benefit from these services because, for him, every piece matters.

For Macasaet, when members or other stakeholders are heard, they are most likely to engage with and support SSS programs and services.