President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (BBM) has declared a one-year nationwide State of Calamity through Proclamation No. 1077, following the massive destruction caused by Typhoon Tino across the Visayas and parts of Luzon and Mindanao. While this move allows government … Continue reading
Category Archives: All about SSS
SSS Calamity Loan 2025: Now Available for Cebu Residents Affected by Typhoon Tino
The Social Security System (SSS) has officially opened its Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) for members affected by Typhoon Tino, following the declaration of a state of calamity in Cebu Province. If you’re an SSS member living or working in … Continue reading
Common Issues When Creating Your SSS DAEM — and How to Fix Them (2025 Guide)
If you’ve tried enrolling your bank or e-wallet in SSS’s Disbursement Account Enrollment Module (DAEM), chances are you’ve encountered a frustrating error or rejection message. Don’t worry — you’re not the only one. Many members in 2025 are still having … Continue reading
Why Your SSS Loan Application Gets Rejected — and How to Fix It
Applying for an SSS loan is supposed to be easy, but many Filipinos get frustrated when they see the message: “Your SSS loan application has been disapproved.” If that happened to you recently, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Every … Continue reading
MySSS Pension Booster (SSS WISP): What It Is & How It Works
If you’re an SSS member, you might have heard about MySSS Pension Booster — the revamped version of what used to be called WISP / WISP Plus. It’s part of SSS’s effort to help Filipinos grow their retirement savings in … Continue reading
SSS Salary Loan vs Pag-IBIG MPL: Which Should You Get?
If you’re a regular employee in the Philippines, chances are you’ve already contributed to both SSS (Social Security System) and Pag-IBIG Fund. That also means you’re eligible to borrow money from these institutions through their loan programs: the SSS Salary … Continue reading
How to Check Your SSS Contributions Online (Step-by-Step Guide)
Gone are the days when you had to personally visit an SSS branch and line up just to check your contributions. Today, thanks to the My.SSS online portal, members can easily monitor their SSS payments anytime and anywhere. If you … Continue reading
The New SSS ID: A UnionBank Visa Debit Card in One
The Social Security System (SSS) is rolling out something new for its members: the MySSS Card. This card isn’t just an identification card—it also works as a UnionBank Visa debit card. That means you can use it to receive SSS … Continue reading
SSS Consolidation and Restructuring: How to Fix Unpaid Loans
If you have an unpaid SSS loan, you already know the drill: your balance keeps growing because of interest and penalties. The good news? The Social Security System (SSS) offers Loan Restructuring Programs (LRP) and Loan Consolidation so you can … Continue reading
Government Savings Programs You Should Know About in the Philippines
If you’re looking for safe, reliable, and government-backed ways to grow your money in the Philippines, you don’t always have to rely on banks or private investments. The government itself offers multiple programs that help you earn while keeping your … Continue reading