Marcos to SSS, GSIS: Protect members’ contributions with integrity

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday directed the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to safeguard with integrity and vigilance their members’ contributions. 

The President made the remark during the 68th SSS anniversary and the ceremonial launch of the 2025 Pension Reform Program in Quezon City. 

Marcos stressed that these institutions have been entrusted with the hard-earned savings of the employees and workers.

“Sa mga kapwa ko lingkod-bayan sa SSS at GSIS, huwag nating kakalimutan na ang bawat kontribusyon ng ating mga miyembro ay bunga ng kanilang pagsisikap at sakripisyo,” Marcos said.

(To the SSS and GSIS, let us not forget that each contribution of our member is a result of their hard work and sacrifice.) 

Marcos also instructed both institutions to modernize their systems, invest wisely, and expand accessibility.

He said their services should be accessible even to those living in isolated areas. 

“So, invest wisely. Modernize your systems and make your processes efficient. Ensure that your services are easier to reach, be it through digital platforms or help desks and kiosks, even in the most remote areas,” Marcos said.

“Let us protect the lifetime of work that our pensioners have built for themselves and for our country,” the President added.

The SSS had announced the three-year reform program, increasing the pension for retirement and disability pensioners by 10% annually until 2027.

The pension adjustments were implemented beginning this month. 

The pension fund said the pension reform is “the first multi-year adjustment of its kind in the institution’s 68-year history.” —LDF, GMA Integrated News