SSS closes 2025 with strengthened social protection: pension increases, enhanced loan programs, digital transformation, and expanded coverage for millions of Filipinos. Learn about the 2026 roadmap.
Mandaue City Government resumes evacuee relocation to Pasilong sa Paradise in Barangay Guizo. Mayor Ouano prioritizes transfers after holiday delay. Read the full update.
A new bill in Congress proposes to increase the GSIS survivorship pension for spouses from 50% to 100% of the basic monthly pension, aligning it with SSS benefits for fairness and financial protection.
The body of an Australian national was discovered in a state of decomposition at a Mandaue pension house on January 1, 2026. Police are investigating the cause of death.
Police in Mandaue City are investigating the death of an Australian national discovered in a Guizo pension house on Jan. 1, 2026. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition. Read for details.
A Filipino retiree shares the harsh reality of surviving on a meager SSS pension, forcing strict budgeting for the holidays. He expresses apprehension about 2026 governance and corruption.
SSS plans overseas expansion to Madrid, San Francisco, Macau, a second pension hike in Sept 2026, and extended emergency loans. Read about the 2026 reforms.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano announces the near-completion of a transitory relocation site for families displaced by Typhoon Tino. Read about the housing units, facilities, and priority list.
The Bangsamoro government disbursed P42 million in social pensions to 7,000 senior citizens in Lamitan City, Basilan. Each beneficiary received P6,000 for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2025. Read more about this vital support for the elderly.
SSS partners with Manulife Philippines to provide group credit life insurance for 1.2 million surviving spouse pensioners, enhancing financial protection for Filipino families.
Davao City's Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs reveals the complete payout schedule for the annual social pension program, ensuring timely financial assistance for qualified elderly residents.
Mandaue City implements strict security measures at Guizo Catholic and Public Cemeteries for Undas 2024. Enhanced police visibility, fire safety protocols, and traffic management plans revealed.