Living with a disability often means facing financial struggles. To support its citizens, the Social Security System (SSS) of the Philippines provides a disability pension. In September 2025, eligible members are set to receive ₱19,863 SSS Disability Benefit. This payout is part of the SSS Pension Reform Program, which aims…
SSS covers private-sector, self-employed, OFWs, and voluntary members. To get a monthly retirement pension, you typically need at least 120 monthly contributions and to meet the retirement age requirement. GSIS covers government employees. Standard retirement generally requires at least 15 years of government service, the right retirement mode (e.g., RA…
The Social Security System (SSS) has implemented a pension increase starting September 2025. Under the approved reform, retirement and disability pensioners receive a 10% increase, while death/survivorship pensioners get a 5% increase. The adjustment is applied to qualified pensioners on record as of August 31, 2025, and reflects automatically in…
If you worked in the private sector and later joined the government (or vice-versa), you’ve likely contributed to both the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). The big question is simple: Can you receive both pensions? The short answer is yes—if you independently qualify under…
The Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines has officially confirmed the release of the ₱1000 September 2025 payout. This extra payment is designed to support pensioners, retirees, and other qualified beneficiaries who rely on their monthly pension to cover daily living expenses. With rising costs of groceries, medicines, and…
Millions of Filipino retirees are preparing for a welcome financial boost. Beginning September 2025, the Social Security System (SSS) will roll out a long-promised ₱1,000 pension hike, delivered as part of a three-year reform program. For pensioners facing rising living costs, this increase is more than just numbers—it’s extra support…