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Amid the widespread job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel wants to triple the amount of unemployment insurance that laid off workers can claim from the Social Security System (SSS). Under Pimentel’s House Bill 8594, displaced workers can claim unemployment benefits equal to 50 percent of their monthly salary […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading a proposal seeking to grant the President the power to defer the scheduled hike in Social Security System (SSS) contribution rates. The chamber passed through voice voting House Bill 8512, which seeks to amend Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. The proposal will […]
Senator Dick Gordon, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, proposed a bill granting the President of the Republic the power to defer the increases in contributions of the Social Security System (SSS) in times of declared national emergency or state of calamity. “The President should be given the authority during […]
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco filed two separate bills seeking to grant President Rodrigo Duterte the power to suspend the scheduled increases in the contribution rates of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Social Security System (SSS) “in times of national emergencies.”The twin measures seek to amend Republic Act (RA) 11223 or the […]
Senator Joel Villanueva filed a bill seeking to defer the implementation of the Social Security System (SSS) one-percent hike on the members’ monthly contribution in January, citing the economic hardships already faced by both workers and employers because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Villanueva, chair of the Senate labor committee said he filed the bill recently […]
Senator Dick Gordon, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Corporation and Public Enterprises, called on the Social Security System (SSS) to submit to the Committee proposals on how the implementation of the 2021 contribution increase can be suspended without shortening the fund life of the SSS. “Bagama’t kailangan at nakasaad sa batas na magkaroon […]
To help them rebuild their lives amid the calamity, Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for the imposition of a one-year moratorium on loan amortizations for residents affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. Immediately upon Congress’ resumption of session, Gatchalian filed Senate Resolution No. 289 (SRN 289) urging the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the Social […]
Senator Win Gatchalian said he is set to file a resolution directing the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS) and Pag-IBIG to impose, at the minimum, a 60-day moratorium in the collection of “all dues” for those affected by the Taal Vocano eruption to ease their burdens. “Sa mga ganitong trahedya, marami […]
Senator Dick Gordon was saddened by the resignation of former Social Security System (SSS) Chairman Emmanuel Dooc, whom he said was fit for the job. “I am saddened by his resignation. He has done a good job. He is fit for the position,” Gordon said. “I am saddened by his resignation.” Gordon also thanked Dooc […]
Republic Act 11199 or the SSS Act of 2019 would put an end to the “palakasan” system in the appointment of members of the governing board of the state pension fund, Senator Dick Gordon said. Gordon, chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, said RA 11199 ushers in an era of […]