The pension fund’s assets grew 7.6% in the first half of 2026 as outgoing SSS chief Robert Joseph M. de Claro prepares to lead the DICT.
SSS covers the permanent loss of specific body parts or functions, turning contributions into financial support.
An SSS pension can provide an important safety net, but for many Filipino retirees, a few thousand pesos a month may fall far short of the cost of food, utilities, medicine and other basic needs.
Contributions to the voluntary retirement savings program surged 21.8% to ₱699 million, while SSS waived management fees until 2028.
