A Philippines-developed hybrid rice has captured 20 percent of Bangladesh’s hybrid rice market share, contributing to this developing country’s non-importation of rice in 2013. Since the initial production of seeds […]
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SSS lauds signing of Kasambahay Law
The Social Security Sytem (SSS) welcomed the signing into law by President Benigno Aquino III last January 18 of Republic Act No. 10361, “An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection […]
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SSS expands coverage to farmers in partnership with Irrigators Association
CABANATUAN, Nueva Ecija — Nearly 200 farmers here will benefit from Social Security System (SSS) coverage under a new agreement between the SSS and a local irrigators association that will […]
Read moreNew SSS branch clinics enhance delivery of medical services
The Social Security System (SSS) simultaneously opened branch clinics in more than 50 strategic locations, including island provinces and far-flung SSS branches, across the country on January 7, 2013 to […]
Read moreSSS grants P2-B calamity relief to members and pensioners in 2012
The Social Security System (SSS) has granted over P2 billion through its calamity relief programs to about 134,000 affected members and pensioners all over the country who benefited from the […]
Read moreSSS offers calamity relief to members affected by Typhoon Pablo
About 3.6 million members of the Social Security System (SSS) can avail themselves of the SSS calamity relief package to help them and their families recover from the devastation caused […]
Read moreGovt should carry out more techno demo which helped an SL-8H hybrid rice farmer earn P1.31 million net in 2011
The government should carry out more technology demonstrations which have helped uplift farmers’ livelihood as that of a top SL-8H hybrid rice farmer that earned a P1.31 million net in […]
Read moreDeclaration of 55,000 bags of P150 million worth of sugar from Thailand as clearly smuggled pressed as release in the market to hurt farmers
The sugar industry is pressing for a final declaration of 55,000 bags of sugar (P150 million worth) from Thailand as “smuggled” amid sinister attempts to release this to the market […]
Read moreSSS denies allegations of overcharging on members’ loans
The Social Security System (SSS) said it has not violated any policy on lending nor overcharged its member-borrowers contrary to reports that came out in media recently. SSS Assistant Vice […]
Read moreSSS recovers P1.9 B from amnesty program, bares new guidelines of short-term loans
The Social Security System (SSS) has recovered P1.984 billion in back payments from overdue short-term loans during its six-month amnesty program which ended last September, a top official said. SSS […]
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FREE Seminar – “KITA” KITS Business Training
The Philippine Trade Training Center will conduct free seminars in business and entrepreneurship on 13- 14 October 2012 at the Philippine Trade Training Center Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave. Cor. […]
Read morePhilippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) Courses Schedule 2012
The Philippine Trade Training Center conducts courses in entrepreneurship development, export management, quality and productivity improvement, e-Commerce and website production, international business languages and trade fair management. As the Department […]
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Over 600 firms criminally charged for SSS violations
The Social Security System (SSS) filed criminal charges against over 600 companies during the first half of 2012 for violations such as failure to register workers for SSS coverage, refusal […]
Read moreSSS branches to open on weekend for last-minute amnesty applicants
Social Security System (SSS) branches nationwide will open this weekend, September 29 to 30, to accommodate members filing last-minute applications for the agency’s amnesty program on penalties of delinquent loan […]
Read moreSSS gains support on OFW coverage, bares MGM grand draw winners
The Social Security System (SSS) has drawn support from Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, who cited the need to ensure SSS coverage of millions of Filipino […]
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