SSS welcomes appointment of Eva Arcos to Social Security Commission

by Info @Brand Zone | May 10, 2023

The Social Security System (SSS) welcomes the appointment of Commissioner Eva B. Arcos as an acting member of the Social Security Commission (SSC), the highest governing board of the SSS. As part of the SSC, Commissioner Arcos, who represents the Workers’ Group, is a member of the Information Technology and Collection Committee, and Risk Management and Investments Committee. She also served the SSC in 2015 and 2016. Arcos dedicated more than three decades of service to workers and their families, women, the abandoned and homeless, children, and victim – survivors of gender-based violence, which include, among others, providing education opportunities; conducting research; participating in policy and program formulation; international solidarity; organizing communities; serving as a labor representative, delegate, adviser, panelist, or resource person in national and international activities; engaging in social dialogues and decision making-structures; providing psycho-social interventions, and psycho-spiritual accompaniment; and participating in relief and fact-finding missions in armed conflict areas. She is concurrently the National Vice President for Education and Information of the Associated Labor Unions (ALU), Associated Philippine Seafarers Union (APSU), and the Associated Philippine Supervisory, Office, Technical Employees Association; and a Member of the Global, and Asia-Pacific IndustriALL Executive Committee, and Women’s Committee. Arcos holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She has also earned 41 master’s units in Labor Policy and Administration, and Psychology from the same university. She obtained diplomas and certificates in the areas of psychology, theology, spirituality, and labor from various institutions including Notre Dame University, Indiana, USA; Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas; Turin International Training Centre; Asian Productivity Organization and Iranian Productivity Organization, Tehran, Iran; Centro de Enseñanza para Extranjeros, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; and International Institute – Histadrut, Israel. Arcos joins 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 Diana Pardo Aguilar, Anita Bumpus-Quitain, Manuel L. Argel Jr., Jose C. Julio, and Robert Joseph M. De Claro in the SSC.

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Maaaring bisitahin ang official website ng SSS sa https://www.sss.gov.ph o tumawag sa mga numerong 1455 ( SSS Hotline ) at 1-800-10-2255777 ( Toll-Free No. )

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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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Macasaet sets SSS’ directions at the Stakeholders’ Forum in Baguio City

by Info @Brand Zone | May 8, 2023

SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet addresses the concerns raised by a participant in the recently concluded the Stakeholders’ Forum.

The Social Security System (SSS) recently met with members of the media and other stakeholders in Baguio City to impart the directions that SSS will pursue under his administration.

During the Stakeholders’ Forum, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said that SSS shall strive to reach its members and employers remarking, “Masarap tumulong, lalo’t kung ang serbisyo ay ramdam.”

Macasaet said that SSS will go back to the basics saying that SSS stands for “serbisyo, serbisyo, serbisyo.” He added that SSS would bring its services closer to its members.

“We are currently in the pilot phase of SSS on eWheels wherein SSS vehicles equipped with laptops and manned by branch personnel shall be mobilized to reach our members in the grassroots,” he said.

Moreover, SSS is starting to implement the E-Center sa Barangay, a partnership with the local government units (LGUs) by setting up an SSS E-Center that shall be manned by barangay personnel trained to assist their kabarangay in using the My.SSS Portal and SSS Mobile App.

About 170 participants, who are employers, human resources representatives, and officers of various cooperatives from Baguio City and Benguet province, attended the Stakeholders’ Forum.

Macasaet and other senior SSS officials responded to stakeholders’ inquiries and concerns, particularly on the downtime of SSS online services, the Worker’s Investment and Savings Program (WISP) and WISP Plus, additional P1,000 pension benefit, and accounts management processes.

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Maaaring bisitahin ang official website ng SSS sa https://www.sss.gov.ph o tumawag sa mga numerong 1455 ( SSS Hotline ) at 1-800-10-2255777 ( Toll-Free No. )

SSS Email: member_relations@sss.gov.ph