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NEW SSS LAW HAS UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE – GORDON

Members of the Social Security System who will turn unemployed could apply for unemployment assistance under Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2019, which was recently signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Dick Gordon said. Gordon, author of the law, said the landmark legislation now provides for unemployment insurance or involuntary separation […]

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MEMBERS TO ENJOY DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT WITH ENACTMENT OF SSS LAW – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the signing into law by President Rodrigo Duterte of the SSS Act of 2019, which will rationalize and expand the powers and duties of the Social Security Commission (SSC) to ensure the long-term viability of the state pension fund. “This is a very welcome development. The law provides a sound, viable […]

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NEW SSS CHARTER READY FOR DUTERTE’S SIGNATURE – GORDON

A measure seeking to overhaul the Social Security System’s (SSS) charter has been transmitted to Malacañang for the President’s signature. Senator Dick Gordon, chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises and author and sponsor of Senate Bill 1753, said once signed into law, both land-based and sea-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) […]

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SENATE APPROVES BICAM REPORT ON SSS AMENDMENTS – GORDON

The reforms to the programs and services of the Social Security Systems (SSS) are one step closer from enactment into law as the Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the bill that overhauled the SSS charter. Voting unanimously, the Senate adopted the bicameral report on the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill 1753 and […]

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NEW SSS BRANCH IN PANGASINAN TO OPEN ON SEPTEMBER 24 – SSS

The Social Security System (SSS) is set to open its eighth branch in San Carlos City, Pangasinan this year to make its services accessible to more members. SSS Senior Communications Analyst Maureen Inocencio said the new office, with an area of 412.88 square meters located at the San Carlos Town Center, will start serving its […]