2018 #SulitSaSSS Accomplishment Report

SSS ‘Sulit’ campaign kicked-off in Zambo

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Executive Summary BRIEF INTRODUCTION The Social Security System in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency launched the “Sulit” Conference roll-out in Zamboanga Peninsula.

The SSS and PIA come up with massive membership campaign regionwide to inform the people on the benefits SSS and encourage private employees and voluntary members to avail various benefits in case of retirement, maternity, sickness, and disability or death.

On July 11, 2018 , a “Sulit” Multi-Sectoral Conference was conducted in Lamitan City, Basilan province with some 60 multi-sector representatives attended the event.

In the same day, a Barangay “Sulit” Conference was also conducted in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte with 50 participants from women sector, farmers, drivers, and fisherfolks attended the activity. SSS officials from Zamboanga del Norte delivered a lecture on the benefits of SSS programs and services, while PIA9 regional director Noemi B. Edaga informed the participants on the goals and objectives of the activity.

A video presentation on the “10 points to Sulit Your Membership” was shown during the event.

More than 10 participants have availed “on spot” registration offered by the SSS employees

On July 23, a “Sulit” Press Conference was held at Three Guest House, Pagadian City.

James Buckly, the SSS Zamboanga del Sur head, Vice Mayor Ernesto Mondarte, Jr. and 20 media practitioners from Pagadian City participated the event.

On July 24, a Barangay “Sulit” Conference was also held at the municipal hall, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur where Mayor Ireneo Q. Glepa, James Buckly, the SSS Zamboanga del Sur head, Edwin A. Remoto, Accounts and Management section head were present.

60 participants from the women sector, local government unit (LGU), and fishermen participated the event.

On October 8, 2018, the Regional Sulit Conference, “Kontribusyon, SulitnaSulit” was rolled out at Mardale Hotel, Pagadian City.

The forum was geared at increasing awareness on SSS programs and the benefits that they offer to their members, and also served as a venue to hear the issues and concerns not only of the SSS members but the future members as well.

The event was attended by over 300 participants that include employers and employees; self – employed (informal) sector, Overseas Filipino Workers, local government units, academe, among others.

During the forum, more members learned how extensive the current SSS programs are from the short term benefits that provide financial assistance in times of sickness, childbirth, death/funeral, to the long term benefit such as the pension program that may extend to their spouses and legal beneficiaries.

The 10 Pointers to Sulit Your SSS Membership was comprehensively discussed by Mr. Fernando F. Nicolas, Dept. Manager III-SSS; Ms. Ma. Salvacion F. Alam-Branch Head, Basilan and Mr. Rudy M. Lacandalo, Brach Head, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay .

On the same day, the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign led by Judge Voltaire Agas, senior-vice president for Legal Enforcement was conducted simultaneously on the business establishments in Pagadian City as part of the agency’s drive to enforce the SSS law .

The RACE team served “show cause orders” to 10 delinquent employers who failed to remit employee contributions.

In Zamboanga City, this campaign resulted to mass media engagements including media plugs, advertising, press conferences, and community engagements.

The barangay forums were conducted in the east and west coasts of the city, preidentified due to the presence of informal sector workers which include farmers, fishermen, sikad drivers to include canning factory workers.

The SSS officials present encouraged the participants to be SSS members, since it is not an obligation, but an investment and will redound to benefits they can easily take advantage of especially in times of need.

On December 11, Sulit Conference was also held at Mon-Mon Bakeshoppe, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay graced by Mayor Anamel Olegario with SSS officials led by Atty.

Rodrigo B. Filoteo, vice president, SSS Mindanao West Division, Mr. Rudy Lacandalo, branch head, SSS Sibugay and Napoleon Rabanal, Senior Communications Analyst, SSS –Zamboanga City, PIA9 Regional Director Noemi B. Edaga participated the event.

Around 20 media practitioners and municipal information officers attended the presscon.

RD Edaga discussed the PIA Primer to include the priorities of the agency.

In the afternoon, a Sulit Barangay Forum was also conducted in the same venue. The SSS team explained the rationale of the Sulit Campaign and the importance of SSS programs and benefits to the stakeholders. Over 50 participants attended the event.

CAMPAIGN CONCEPT To further strengthen the Social Security System’s (SSS) position as a viable security institution and to roll out fresh presentation to its benefactors how SSS benefits can be a great deal of help to their needs. To let people know the enormity of benefits that everyone stands to receive through this institution.

The SSS in partnership with Philippine Information Agency (PIA) conduct series of “Sulit conferences nationwide to increase the level of awareness of members on the program and social security benefits that they may avail from the agency.

Invited participants include representatives of Overseas Filipino Workers, local government units, employers and employees; and the self-employed (informal) sector with representatives from the farmer’s group, public transport associations, and local cooperatives, among others.

II. Objectives of the Activity Primary objective is to generate collection; breed good standing membership; encourage/ enforce compliance; attract wider membership coverage; employ benefit arithmetic to illustrate proposition advantages that SSS is the best option to generate savings; best yield values; best membership scheme.

Key issues and concerns of the audience on the forum’s subject During the discussions, the following issues were raised by participants: 1. Many unemployed women are not yet members of SSS because they don’t understand programs and policies of Social Security System.

2. There are some cases that SSS members failed to update their membership status and records and pay their monthly contributions which gave reasons to members to stop paying their monthly premium.

III. Monitored Media Utilization There are 5 TV exposures, 8 radio interview/guesting, 53 published releases over local papers, 7 photo releases published over local papers, 9 SSS videos produced and 13 posted on social media sites, 7 news releases posted over PIA web, 45 photo releases posted over social media sites, 42 SRs produced and submitted, 22 broadcast releases aired, 5 Radio plugs (SSS benefits) aired over local radio stations in the region, 30 episodes of radio commentaries aired, 6 SSS TVCs aired over local cable stations and PIA Info TV as scheduled, 1 LED Billboard displayed, and 3 published in local newspapers.

II. OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTIVITY Primary objective is to generate collection; breed good standing membership; encourage/ enforce compliance; attract wider membership coverage; employ benefit arithmetic to illustrate proposition advantages that SSS is the best option to generate savings; best yield values; best membership scheme.

Key issues and concerns of the audience on the forum’s subject During the discussions, the following issues were raised by participants: 1. Many unemployed women are not yet members of SSS because they don’t understand programs and policies of Social Security System.

2. There are some cases that SSS members failed to update their membership status and records and pay their monthly contributions which gave reasons to members to stop paying their monthly premium.

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Barangay Sulit Conferences conducted 11 July LGU Lamitan, Multi-Sector

65 participants

11 July LGU Sindangan, Zambaonga del Norte/ Multi-sector

SSS Sulit Multi-Sector Conference held in Lamitan, Basilan with participants coming from different sectors to include MSMEs, OFWs, tricycle drivers and operators.

SSS Barangay Sulit Conference conducted in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte with participants from various sectors.

86 participants

24 July LGU Molave, Zamboanga del Sur/ multi-sector

Barangay Sulit conference held in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur.

60 participants

11 October Regional Sulit Conference/multi-sector

Regional Sulit Conference held at Mardale Hotel, Pagadian City with partcipants from various sectors.

15 November LGU Ecozone, Zamboanga City Multi-Sector

SSS Sulit Multi-Sector Conference held ZamboEcozone, San Ramon, Zamboanga City with participants coming from different sectors to include MSMEs, OFWs, tricycle drivers and operators.

300 participants

65 participants

16 November LGU Ecozone, Multi-Sector

65 participants

SSS Sulit Multi-Sector Conference held Barangay Hall, Sangali, Zamboanga City with participants coming from different sectors to include MSMEs, OFWs, tricycle drivers and operators

26 November City Infirmary Building, Isabela City

SSS Sulit Multi-Sector Conference held at Isabela City with participants coming from different sectors to include selfemployed and youth sector.

11 December Mon-Mon Bakeshoppe, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

SSS Sulit Multi-Sector Conference held at Mon-Mon Bakeshoppe, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay with participants coming from different sectors to include self-employed and youth sector.

80 participants

60 participants

3 Sulit Kapihan/ Press Conferences conducted 27 June

SSS, PIA 40 media participants 23 July

SSS, PIA 20 media participants 11 December

SSS, PIA 40 media participants

SSS Sulit Kapihan and back-to-back Press Conference, @ PIA Zamboanga City Office SSS Sulit press conference held in Pagadian City

SSS Sulit press conference held at Mon-Mon Bakeshoppe, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

PRESS RELEASES

8 Barangay Sulit Conferences conducted

SSS ‘Sulit’ campaign kicked-off in Zambo

By Dominic I. Sanchez

A massive campaign to encourage people to be active members of the Social Security System (SSS) will kicked off last June 2018 in this city and in key areas in Zamboanga Peninsula.

The campaign dubbed “Kontribusyon, Sulit na Sulit!” primarily aims to share with the public on a wider scale about the social protection program especially its benefits such as sickness, maternity, disability, death, funeral, and retirement benefits, among others for active SSS members.

For this purpose, the SSS has teamed up with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) to implement the plan. Among the activities lined up are intensive media engagements, a multi-sectoral forum, barangay forums, the Sulit Conference, and setting up of information kiosks in public places.

PIA 9 Regional Director Noemi Edaga said “this is a golden opportunity for non-members to be encouraged to apply for membership, and also for members to rediscover the benefits of their remittances.”

Part of the campaign is going after companies that do not remit SSS contributions for their employees as mandated by law.

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SSS winds up Sulit Campaign 2018 in ZamPen

By Alma L. Tingcang

IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay, December 14 (PIA) - Municipal information officers and media practitioners attended the SSS Sulit Conference while women leaders joined the Sulit Barangay Forum held here recently.

The activity, which is the last leg of the campaign spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency created more awareness on social security benefits among the participants and captured their interest.

Atty. Rodrigo Filoteo, VP SSS Mindanao West Division said the Philippines has a population of 110 million people and about 35 million are SSS members. “This is an investment for our future, for our family. The benefits that you will receive is very high compared to what you have contributed,” he said.

The open forum turned out to be a lengthy yet productive discussion of Sulit membership and the benefits that a member could avail of such as: Sickness, Maternity, Disability, Retirement, Death and Funeral benefits.

Ulysses John Almocera, representing Mayor Anamel C. Olegario said it is important that we give people the right information as he manages the “Ipil Safe, Ipil Strong’ official Facebook page of the LGU. “We package our information on the progress of Ipil through social media and we are receiving positive feedbacks. Even though they are in far away places, they have a feel of home when they see the progress, and they fell proud,” he quoted.

PIA Regional Director Ms. Noemi B. Edaga presented the PIA primer and its priority advocacies on HIV-AIDS, Violence Against Women and Children, peace and order, violent extremism, and responsible use of social media, among others.

SB Member Lorverle Caracol of Tungawan town expressed his support and pushed for massive information dissemination to encourage those in the informal sector to become a member, especially the “kasambahay.”

“Mas nadagdagan ang aking kaalaman tungkol sa mga programa at benepisyo ng SSS na dati hindi ko alam at hindi binigyan ng importansiya,” according to Minda Tugot, a participant who was very grateful that she attended the forum.

They called on SSS officials to establish more offices in Zamboanga Sibugay so that more Sibugaynons can avail of social security benefits and to bring down information to the barangay level to make it accessible to rural folks.

Other SSS officials who attended the forum were Mr. Rudy Lacandalo, SSS branch head, Zamboanga Sibugay, Napoleon Rabanal, Senior Communications Analyst, SSS Zamboanga City and Rande Luel Villaflor, Senior Analyst, SSS Sibugay. #SulitsaSSS.

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‘Sulit Conference’ draws awareness on social security benefits

By Gideon C. Corgue

SINDANGAN, Zamboanga del Norte - Various associations and individuals expressed delight that the “Sulit Conference” was conducted by the Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA9) at the municipal hall of Sindangan town here.

that because of lack of information, she did not bother to become a member of SSS.

The Sulit Conference is an awareness campaign designed to strengthen the importance and relevance of SSS programs and services for its members.

“I am so happy upon knowing that I can still be a member of SSS. I thought they will no longer accept me because I am almost 60 years old,” Paculanang exclaimed.

Julito B. Castano, newly-elected president of Sindangan Motor Operators and Drivers Association (SIMODA), said he was delighted to learn about the social security benefits being offered by SSS to its members.

Meanwhile, Sindangan Tri-Sikad Operators and Drivers Association (SITODA) president Harry Maninggo said he was glad upon hearing that the local government unit will establish a satellite SSS office in Sindangan town saying that SITODA members will no longer travel to Dipolog City to pay their monthly contributions.

Castano said he will immediately relay to SIMODA members the benefits of SSS. “Gusto nako ipaabot sa 1,100 nga miyembro sa SIMODA ang mga maayong benepisyo nga gitanyag sa SSS tungod kay kung matigulang sila ug dili na mahimo pagmaneho sa sakyanan, naa silay madawat nga mga benepisyo,” ( I wish to relay to the 1,100 SIMODA members the benefits offered by SSS so that when they grow old and can no longer drive their vehicles, they can still receive benefits) Castano said.

Josephine Paculanang, president of Sindangan Active Fish Vendors Association (SIACVA), said attending the Sulit Barangay Conference was such a blessing to her. She said

Paculanang was overjoyed upon knowing that at the age 59, she still has the chance to register at the agency.

“We are hoping that the establishment of the SSS satellite office will be realized soon so we can pay our contributions, accept membership applications and answer queries concerning benefits and services to members,” Maninggo said in vernacular.

The “Sulit Conference” was attended by Mayor Nilo Florentino Sy, SSS Acting Branch Head Enrico C. Flores, Jr., Accounts Management Section head Joel Loques and PIA9 Regional Director Noemi Edaga. (PIA9)

SSS advises ‘one account per member for ease in claiming benefits’

By Emmanuel D. Taghoy PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur - The Social Security System (SSS) reminds its members to maintain one membership account and number to avoid encountering issues in claiming their benefits.

SSS PagadianBranch Head James Buckly said there are several cases brought to their attention about members having several SSS accounts during a press conference held today at a hotel in this city.

He also stressed that updating personal details such as contact numbers, spelling of names, and permanent addresses is very important and another way of identifying if multiple accounts are registered under one name.

According to Buckly, there are now about 138,000 SSS members in Zamboanga del Sur province.

“Actually, one third of the total population of the country is now registered with the SSS. That is 36.4 million members nationwide,” he said.

Vice Mayor Ernesto Mondarte of Pagadian City, who delivered a message from Mayor Romeo Pulmones, lauded Philippine Information Agency(PIA) and SSS in the campaign on social security benefits.

He said “information is a vital tool for sustainable peace and order.”

PIA is set to launch the Sulit sa SSS program in Zamboanga del Sur this week with a multi-sectoral conference slated in Molave town on July 24. (PIA9)

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SSS Basilan introduces programs, benefits to self-employed workers

By Nilda T. Delos Reyes ISABELA CITY – The Social Security System in Basilan introduced their programs and services to some 85 selfemployed women and youth in Isabela City during the Sulit Multi-Sectoral Forum here held recently.

The Philippine Information Agency in collaboration with the Basilan Communicators Network through the Department of Labor and Employment gathered some self-employed women in island barangays, together with youth representatives of USAID-Mindanao Youth for Development and discussed the benefits given to SSS members and their beneficiaries.

The SSS Basilan team headed

by Branch Manager Ma.

Salvacion F. Alam explained to the participants the importance of their membership as security preparations for their future and their families.

During the discussions, participants have become very interested in knowing that they can still be member even though they are not employed.

PIA Basilan , as partner of the SSS in the implementation of the Sulit na Sulit Campaign, encouraged participants to register and be a member of SSS as soon as possible.

One of the participants said that she was grateful. Although she is not a member, she is still a beneficiary of her husband and she is also entitled to receive the benefits provided by SSS to beneficiaries of members.

However, SSS Basilan stressed that it is more beneficial if both the husband and wife are SSS members.They explained that there are some cases that members are not entitled to SSS benefits and programs like maternity benefit which is only for the mothers who are active members.

The SSS is giving opportunity to all Filipinos to be insured and provide them benefits depending on their monthly contributions.

SSS also reminds all members and those who want to be members to ensure that their personal data in SSS records are always updated for faster and hassle-free processing of their benefit claims. (PIA9)

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SSS recognizes outstanding employers in Region 9

By Myra Cel Espinosa

ZAMBOANGA CITY - As part of the 61stanniversary celebration of Social Security System (SSS), the Mindanao West Division awarded “Balikat ng Bayan” to selected medium and small account employers held recently at a local hotel here.

V. Saavedra Marketing Inc. was awarded for medium account employer category and Florivel M. De Jesus Accounting Office was also awarded for small account employer category.

Both expressed their gratitude to SSS in choosing them for this year’s Balikat ng Bayan 2018, and assured to continue its commitment to improve their performances not only for the compliance of SSS but also towards their employees.

SSS Mindanao West Division Head Atty. Rodrigo Filoteo gave recognition to the employers for performing well as far as their obligations to the SSS and their employees.

“It is never easy for the part of the employer to be that compliant and besides that, one must be committed enough,” Atty. Filoteo said, emphasizing

the challenge for employers to fulfill their obligations remain despite the changing times.

The Balikat ng Bayan Award was established by SSS to honor employers or organizations that significantly contributed to the SSS’ pursuit of its mandate. Awardees are recognized for their compliance to the provisions of the Social Security Law in terms of coverage, collection and giving out benefits, and participation in SSS programs.

SSS offices and branches nationwide evaluate and nominate deserving employers within their areas of jurisdiction. The Balikat ng Bayan Award is an initiative to encourage more employers to be more active in contributing for the welfare of their employees and SSS will continue to acknowledge these outstanding employers. (PIA9)

Informal sectors ask LGU, SSS to set-up SSS satellite office in Lamitan City

By Rene V. Carbayas

LAMITAN CITY, Basilan - Tricycle drivers, vendors, and other informal sectors of Lamitan City have appealed to the city local government unit and the Social Security System (SSS) to set-up at least a satellite service office in the city to better serve the people here.

This appeal was made during the SSS Sulit Conference in Lamitan City recently, when a number of participants who are not yet SSS members expressed their concerns.

Some were already members but failed to pay their monthly contributions or decided to cut their payment premium due to inaccessibility of SSS in their area.

Participants including a local government employee asked SSS to establish a satellite office in Lamitan City at the soonest possible time to give members the opportunity to process their payments and for other citizens who wanted to apply for membership.

“Ako ay dati ng miyembro ng SSS, subalit nahinto ko ang pagbabayad ng aking mga kontribusyon dahil wala pong opisina ang SSS dito sa Lamitan at kinakailangan pa naming bumiyahe tungo sa Isabela para lang makapagbayad. Sana po ay magkaroon ng opisina ang SSS dito para hindi na kami mahirapan,” one participant said.

Meanwhile, SSS Basilan Branch Head, Salvacion F. Alam expressed their willingness to set-up office in

Lamitan City. She revealed that there were already attempts and negotiations in the past but did not progress.

She hopes that the local government of Lamitan City can help them find an appropriate space that is accessible to their clients.

The Philippine Information Agency(PIA)-IX in partnership with SSS-Basilan Branch and the Local Government of Lamitan spearheaded the conduct of Sulit Conference in Lamitan where the different Sulit programs of the Social Security System were discussed.

In his message, City Administrator Danny Alvaro underscored the importance of membership to SSS , not only to members but also to their whole family who are legitimate beneficiaries.

Ms. Alam together with her staff featured their agency’s key benefit offerings during times of illness, maternity, disability, death and funeral, and retirement of its members.

Moreover, SSS representatives accommodated some of the participants who have concerns regarding their

membership. After the conference, some participants have decided to apply and process their membership.

IEC materials that will help the participants understand better about SSS Programs were also distributed during the event.

The PIA in Basilan together with SSS jump-started its information dissemination campaign entitled SSS: ‘Kontribusyon Sulit na Sulit’ through the Multi-Sectoral Conference to boost the interaction between SSS and its stakeholders and to give them a better understanding on the vast amount of benefits they are entitled to.

In her closing remarks, Alam lauded the PIA who committed to help them reach out communities and promote their advocacy on social security benefits that provide better benefit packages and flexibility investments for the future. She also asked participants to help share the value of SSS membership to neighbors, friends, and family; to be SSS advocate, and share that Sulit message. #SulitsaSSS (PIA9/with reports from Nilda T. Delos Reyes) 15

SSS inks MOA with AIM Coop

By Gideon C. Corgue

AURORA, Zamboanga del Sur -To intensify the membership campaign of Social Security System (SSS), a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was forged between the SSS and Aurora Integrated Multi-Purpose Cooperative (AIM Coop) in a simple ceremony held recently at the Heroes Hall here.

Signatories of the MOA were lawyer Antonio S. Argabioso, senior vice president for account management group represented the SSS while Pacienciano Tomarong, chief executive officer and Vicente Rosal, chairman of the Board of Directors represented the cooperative.

Argabioso thanked the AIM Coop for helping the SSS in reaching out to their members saying the agency cannot establish an office in all towns and cities due to lack of funds.

“We are asking the help of associations particularly the AIM Coop so that we can reach our members,” Argabioso said.

The coop was officially recognized as an accredited collecting and servicing partner of the agency.

“If a person is not yet an SSS member, he can file an application and pay his monthly contribution so he can avail of benefits such as salary, emergency loan, funeral, maternity and sicknesss benefits.

He said SSS is very optimistic that with the MOA signing, AIM Coop will also inspire other cooperatives to apply for membership and enjoy the various benefits that they offer.

He added SSS has entered into a similar agreement with 43 other cooperatives in the country to take a more active role as torch bearers in alleviating the situation of workers by promoting the value of security not only for its members but for their families as well.

Meanwhile, AIM Coop Chief Executive Officer Pacienciano A. Tomarong said the MOA signing promotes good relationship between the coop and the SSS and considers it a milestone development of the cooperative.

“The SSS and AIM Coop are now into partnership because of their common objective--- to help people,” Tomarong proudly announced.

AIM Coop is a strong cooperative with 80 offices nationwide and currently has 800 registered members of the SSS .

James Buckley, provincial head of the SSS, said those members residing in the first district who wish to continue paying their monthly contribution may now endorse their payment to AIM Coop in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. (PIA9)

LGU, SSS sign MOA to provide social benefits to job order and contractual employees

By Alfonso T. Ruda

POLANCO, Zamboanga del Norte About 150 job order and contractual employees of the Local Government Unit of Polanco are now with social benefits provided by the Social Security System (SSS).

This developed after Polanco-LGU and SSS inked a Memorandum of Agreement for the provision of social benefits to JO and contractual employees of the said municipality through the KaltaSSS Collect Program of the SSS. Under the MOA, LGU-Polanco will deduct P330.00 from the monthly salaries of the job order and contractual employees for their monthly premium which will be remitted on the 10th day of the succeeding month to SSS. The SSS, on the other hand, will receive and record the payment remitted by the designated employee of the LGU. In his welcome message, Municipal Human Resource Management Head, Mr. Manuel Cojocon considered it as a historic moment for Polanco and a manifestation of its leadership concern for the welfare of its workforce particularly the job orders and contractuals.

Mayor Evan Hope D. Olvis thanked SSS for launching the program in his municipality and assured his commitment of support as he values its contribution to the development of his municipality.

Before the MOA signing, SSS Zamboanga del Norte Acting Branch Head Mr. Enrico Flores Jr. explained the various programs and services of SSS which include Retirement, Pension, Disability, Maternity, Sickness, and Death and Burial. “Any Job Order or Contractual Employee whose contract will not be renewed may still continue his membership with SSS as a voluntary member,� Flores said.

Flores urged the members to share the value of SSS membership to neighbors, friends, and family and to visit the SSS office for any query or clarification. (PIA9)

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Sulit SSS benefits attract farmers, fishers in Zambo

By Dominic I. Sanchez

ZAMBOANGA CITY - In barangay forums held in the east and west coast of the city last week, the Social Security System (SSS) encouraged residents including farmers, fishermen, part-time workers and other informal sector workers to be SSS members and avail of the “Sulit” benefits.

SSS Mindanao West Division Vice President, lawyer Rodrigo Filoteo said these barangay forums conducted with the support of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) see s to reach out to these marginalized people.

“We want to share to them the value of SSS membership. When we talk to them, they understand how important SSS is,” he said.

Filoteo put emphasis on the Sulit benefits like maternity, sickness, disability, death/funeral and retirement that can be availed through minimum contributions. Tthese benefits are crucial to everyone, regardless of income, hence these must be communicated to the public, he explained.

Kisma Arip, a housewife who attended the Sangali forum, shared she had hesitations on applying for membership as she sees it to be an additional burden. Realizing its value after the forum, she now plans to visit the nearest office to become a member.

The SSS and PIA on November 15 and 16 held forums in the Zamboanga Special Economic Zone Authority (ZamboEcozone) and in Barangay Sangal with participants composed mostly of fishermen, farmers and barangay representatives. The goal is to get as more people as possible to become active SSS members. (PIA9)

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Mga establisyementong hindi nagreremit ng employee contributions, inisyuhan ng “show cause orders”

By Emmanuel D. Taghoy

Sampung establisyemento sa probinsya ng Zamboanga del Sur ang inisyuhan ng “show cause orders” ng Social Security System dahil sa hindi pagreremit ng kontribusyon ng mga empleyado, sa isinagawang “Run After Contribution Evaders” ng ahensya kamakailan.

Ang aktibidad ay isa sa mga kampanya ng ahensya para sa pagpapatupad at pagsunod ng mga employers sa obligasyon nito sa mga manggagawa, pagsasampa ng kaso sa mga lumalabag nito alinsunod sa Social Security Act of 1997.

Labin-limang mga establisyemento sa lungsod ng Pagadian ang inispeksyon ng RACE team sa pangunguna ni Judge Voltaire Agas, senior-vice

president for Legal Enforcement ng SSS. Base sa isinagawang ebalwasyon ng grupo nina Judge Agas, maraming mga manggagawa ang hindi nairereport ng mga employers sa SSS, at kung meron man, nakakaligtaan namang bayaran ang buwanang kontribusyon ng mga ito.

Ayon kay Judge Agas, napili ang

lungsod ng Pagadian na pagdausan ng RACE campaign bilang isa sa mga papausbong na lugar sa rehiyon at marapat lamang na paalalahanan ang mga employers ng lungsod sa responsibilidad ng mga ito sa kanikanilang manggagawa.

Ang RACE ay naisagawa na rin sa lungsod ng Bacolod, Dagupan, Davao, General Santos, Manila at Puerto Princesa. (PIA9)

2-day forum hinggil sa mga benepisyo ng SSS, isinagawa

By Myra Espinosa

Nagpapasalamat ang mga residente ng Brgy. Sangali at Talisayan dito sa Zamboanga City dahil nagkaroon sila ng kaalaman tungkol sa mga benepisyong pwede nilang makuha sa tulong ng Social Security System.

Ayon sa mga dumalo sa isinagawang forum, malaking tulong ang naibigay ng Social Security System lalo na sa mga nasa malalayong lugar at probinsya.

Mahigit isang daang residente ang lumahok sa dalawang araw na forum na ginanap

sa magkaibang malalayong barangay sa lungsod.

Sa pamamagitan ng forum, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang mga kalahok na magtanong ng kanilang mga benepisyo.

ganitong programa sa mga probinsiya dahil layunin nitong mabigyan ang lahat ng pilipino ng tamang benepisyo at ipaalam sa mga mangagagawa ang kahalagahan ng pagiging miyembro ng SSS. (PIA9)

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SSS ibinahagi sa dalawang bayan ng Zamboanga Peninsula ang mga benepisyong handog ng programang “Sulit sa SSS”

By Emmanuel D. Taghoy

Sabay na inilunsad sa bayan ng Sindangan, probinsya ng Zamboanga del Norte at lungsod ng Lamitan sa Basilan ang “Sulit Conference” na nilahokan ng halos limampong mga residente sa bawat lugar.

Sa pangunguna ng Philippine Information Agency Region 9 at Social Security System, ginanap ang dalawang “Sulit Conference” para sa informal sector na binubuo ng mga factory workers, sales workers, drivers, farmers at mga market vendors.

Aktibo namang nakilahok ang mga participante at nagpahayag ng kani-kanilang mga saloobin at tanong tungkol sa iba’t ibang benepisyong handog ng SSS tulad ng Maternity, Retirement, Sickness, Disability at Death and

Funeral benefits.

karamihan sa mga participante.

Una sa limang Sulit Conference ng Zamboanga Peninsula region ang ginanap na aktibidad.

Sa katunayan, merong halos limang daang miyembro ng motorcab drivers at trisikad operators sa bayan ng Sindangan ang nakatakdang sumailalim sa orientation ng SSS ngayong darating na Agosto.

Layon nito ang maipabatid sa mga miyembro at hindi pa miyembro ng SSS ang iba’t ibang programang meron ang ahensya sa kasalukuyan.

Nagsagawa din ng on-the-spot membership registration ang SSS sabay ng nasabing seminar na lubos na tinangkilik ng

Inaasahan din ang pagbubukas ng service desk ng SSS sa naturang bayan. Inaantay na lamang ang vacant space ng munisipyo sa pinapatayong gusali nito. (PIA9)

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SSS URGES ‘ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP’ TO GET SULIT BENEFITS In a press conference in PIA today, SSS Vice President for Mindanao West Division Atty. Rodrigo Filoteo urges SSS members to actively remit contributions to avail of Sulit benefits including Maternity, Sickness, Disability, Retirement and Death/Funeral. He also calls on non-members to already apply for membership the soonest possible time to readily avail of the benefits. Joining Atty. Filoteo are Zamboanga branch head Elizabeth Cabatingan, assistant branch head Irene Laxamana and communications analyst Napoleon Rabanal II. #SulitSaSSS #UsapangSSS LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/piawesternmindanao/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1857542820976821

PIA, SSS CONDUCT ‘SULIT CONFERENCE IN SINDANGAN TOWN To promote the benefits of members and strengthen awareness on their services, the Social Security System and Philippine Information Agency Region 9 conducted a “Sulit Conference for workers from private sectors in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte on Wednesday, July 11. #SulitSaSSS LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/piawesternmindanao/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1878317815565988

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SSS SHARES VALUE OF PENSION FUND TO PILAR COLLEGE The Social Security System (SSS) shared the value of social security protection to around 120 members of the faculty and staff of Pilar College, Zamboanga City, Inc. during its Institutional Year-Beginning General Assembly held at the school’s projection room along R.T. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City last June 7. SSS Senior Analyst Sylvia F. Obillo (Inset photo) delivered a 45-minute presentation for the academe’s employees, clarified various SSS concerns during the Open Forum, encouraged PESO Fund membership, and invited members with past due loans to avail of the on-going Loan Restructuring Program. (Photos Courtesy of Pilar College, through SSS-Zamboanga) LINK: https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/photos/a.217602464970873/1837142706350166/?type=3

SSS SULIT CONFERENCE IN LAMITAN CITY Some 60 multi-sector representatives in Lamitan City, Basilan converged at a local restaurant in Lamitan City for the SSS Sulit Multi-sectoral Conference spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency in partnership with SSS-Basilan and LGU-Lamitan City. #SulitsaSSS LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/piawesternmindanao/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1878884768842626

SULIT MULTI-SECTORAL FORUM IN ISABELA CITY Some 85 participants from various sectors including youth, informal workers, laborers and MSMEs attended the SSS Sulit Multi-Sectoral Forum, Monday at the City Infirmary Bldg. in Isabela City. The activity was spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency in support to SulitsaSS Campaign. #SulitsaSSS. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/piawesternmindanao/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2074461595951608&__tn__=-UC-R

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by SSS Senior Analyst Paul Dominic Cruz. Cruz shared the benefits and privileges of an SSS member. Of the total attendees, 25 immediately registered to become SSS members.

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/photos/a.217602464970873/1887411547989948/?type=3&theater

More than 100 employers and employer-representatives from Tawi-Tawi attended the Social Security System’s (SSS) Employers’ Day led by the pension fund’s Member Education Department at Rachel’s Place here on Sept.

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Top photo (standing) shows MED officer-in-charge Jhomer C. Gonzales discussing to the participants (bottom photo) the legal obligations of employers under the Social Security Law. Also present during the event were (seated in the panel, from left) SSS Tawi-Tawi Service Office officer-in-charge Carlos Rodrigo O. Balbon, Mindanao West Division Head Rodrigo B. Filoteo, Jolo Branch Head Akili N. Ambutong, and Accounts Management Section Head Lincoln A. Tawasil.

The SSS MED also conducted a similar activity in Zamboanga City last Sept. 12.

LINK:https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/photos/a.217602464970873/1986216988109403/?type=3&theater

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Retiree pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS) visited SSS Zamboanga Branch to avail of the newly launched Pension Loan Program (PLP), which was initially piloted in selected SSS branches last September 3.

Inset photo shows Magdalena Callueng, a retiree pensioner since 2014 who qualified for the PLP. Callueng, 64, can withdraw her loan proceeds using her Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP) Quick Card via any Bancnet automated teller machine within five (5) working days from the date of approval of her loan application. SSS Zamboanga Branch, located at PHIDCO Building, Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City, is one of the 20 pilot branches nationwide accepting application for the PLP. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/photos/a.217602464970873/1987637591300676/?type=3&theater

SSS BRGY SULIT CONFERENCE IN MOLAVE, ZAMBOSUR Participants to the SSS Barangay Sulit Conference in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur engage in a very productive discussion with SSS officials regarding social security benefits. Issues discussed include maternity, sickness, disability, death/funeral, and retirement benefits.

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/piawesternmindanao/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1898262590238177

SSS SULIT BARANGAY FORUM AT ZAMBOECOZONE Sulit benefits and services of Social Security System (SSS) were shared to the participants of Sulit Barangay Forum at Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority on November 15, 2018. Participants from west coast barangays and different sectors were able to relay their concerns and query on their SSS accounts and benefits.

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/piawesternmindanao/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2057436870987414

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SSS MULTI SECTORAL FORUM More than a hundred employers, employees and members of the Social Security System have attended the multi-sectoral forum on Sulit sa SSS program held recently at a local hotel in Pagadian City. SSS, in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency, spearheaded the event which was simultaneously conducted with the “Run After Contribution Evaders” (RACE) campaign. #SulitSaSSS #EmpoweringCommunities LINK: https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/photos/a.217602464970873/1887411547989948/?type=3&theater

SSS SULIT CONFERENCE IN SIBUGAY

As part of the SSS Sulit campaign, information officers, women leaders and media practitioners gathered in a Sulit Conference to discuss SSS programs, benefits and the value of SSS membership which was held in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/piawesternmindanao/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2092281840836250

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PUBLISHED RELEASES OVER LOCAL PAPERS

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SSS VIDEOS PRODUCED

POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

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NEWS RELEASES POSTED OVER PIA WEBSITE

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PHOTO RELEASES

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SITUATIONER REPORTS PRODUCED

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BROADCAST RELEASES AIRED RADIO PLUGS AIRED

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EPISODES OF RADIO COMMENTARIES AIRED SSS TVCS AIRED

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LED BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENTS

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TYPES OF ADVERTISEMENTS PUBLISHED IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

TELEVISION EXPOSURE 6 September 5:30-6pm

TV Patrol Chavacano On-Air with SSS Communications Analyst Napoleon Rabanal on SUlit Campaign, SSS membership queries, sulit benefits

MINDANAO CABLE TV

Kapihan na Zamboanga: Sulit sa SSS! Host: Nick Sanchez, PIA9 Link: https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/ videos/1880365862027850/

MINDANAO CABLE TV

Kapihan na Zamboanga: Usapang SSS Host: Elsie Molina with Nick Sanchez of PIA Link: https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/ videos/479614839179112/

PTV NEWS

Sentro Balita: SSS, nag-isyu ng show cause order vs delinquent employers

ABS-CBN

31 August 9-10am E-MEDIA

Zamboanga City

Serbisyo Todo-Todo with SSS Zambo Branch Head Elizabeth Cabatingan and Communications ANalyst Napoleon Rabanal on SUlit Campaign, SSS membership queries, sulit benefits

RADIO INTERVIEW/ GUESTING 24 July

DXNO RADYO KOMUNIDAD 28 September RADYO BISDAK DXMG FM 88.7 FM 31 August 9-10am E-MEDIA Zamboanga City 31 August 7-8am GBPI TV11

RADYO PILIPINAS 30 June 9-10am DXXX ZC DXMR ZC 27 July RMN-DXPR-Pagadian

Noticias Informacion con Musica Live on-air Radio Interview/Discussion with SSS Basilan staff Marnelli Pastorfide and Louie Saber Basaen Host: Daphne R. Santuyo Station Manager SSS Pension Loan; SSS Program for retirees; SSS Race Campaign (Run After Contribution Evdtaders); SSS Lo PSA Letter invite for RD Noemi B. Edaga an Restructuring Program

Serbisyo Todo-Todo

On-Air with SSS Zambo Branch Head Elizabeth Cabatingan and Communications ANalyst Napoleon Rabanal on SUlit Campaign, SSS membership queries, sulit benefits

Dateline Teleradyo

On-Air with SSS Zambo Branch Head Elizabeth Cabatingan and Communications ANalyst Napoleon Rabanal on SUlit Campaign, SSS membership queries, sulit benefits

Usapang SSS with Radyo Pilipinas Host: Elsie Molina with Nick Sanchez of PIA https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/ videos/479614839179112/ Ronda with With RG Antonet Go Kapihan na DXMR with Elsie Molina Straight to the Point with Tirsu Dumapit

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NEWS ARTICLES PUBLISHED OVER LOCAL PAPERS ZAMBOANGA TODAY 30 June

SSS posts P42.57B collection in Q1 2018

26 June

SSS strengthens campaign against delinquent employers in El Nido

19 June

Senior citizens seeks SSS pension loan

16 June

Senior citizens’ group seeks SSS pension loan

6 June

SSS Zambo student interns complete 35-day GIP

4 June

SSS to rush release of checks for claims, loans

12 July

SSS earns P1.31B from 3 months of LRP implementation, benefits 200k members

18 July

SSS Zambo brings social security to Camp Abendan

14 July

SSS invests P3B in 3 domestic mutual funds

13 July

SSS provides easier access thru self service information terminals

26 August 5 August

SSS, PIA kick off Sulit campaign in Wesmin SSS offers loan assistance to 3 typhoons, habagat victims

20 September

SSS to work closely with DFA, DOLE to ensure OFW coverage

20 September

SSS holds employers day in Zambo

17 October

SSS to collect more than P1.39M from 2 convicted employers

10 October

SSS allots P1.61B for calamity assistance to Typhoon Ompong Victims

8 October

SSS launches own mobile app

7 October

SSS welcomes Expanded Maternity Benefit’s GAA funding

4 October

SSS releases more than P49M in pension loans in 12 days

2 October

SSS extends LRP with condonation until April 2019

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MEDIA UTILIZATION

26 June

SSS strengthens campaign against delinquent employers in El Nido

21 June

SSS inks MOA with AIM COOP

19 June

Senior Citizens seek SSS pension loan

DAILY ZAMBOANGA TIMES 14 June

SSS shares value of pension fund to Pilar College

26 June

SSS strengthens campaign against delinquent employers in El Nido

6 June

SSS advisory on the delay in the release of checks

4 June

SSS to rush release of checks for claims, loans

30 July

SSS welcomes stringent qualifications for its board members

26 July

SSS receives 4,000 sqm lot from Isabela LGU

19 July

Informal sectors ask LGU, SSS to set-up SSS satellite office in Lamitan City

17 July

SSS to collect P1.42M from delinquent employers in Davao City

14 July

SSS invests P3B in 3 domestic mutual funds

14 July

SSS Provides easier access thru Self Service Information Terminals

13 July

SSS, PIA kick off Sulit Campaign in WesMin

12 July

SSS earns P1.31B from 3 months of LRP implementation, benefits 200k members

22 August

SSS maternity benefit releases jump to over P3b in H1 2018

17 August

SSS to collect P2.24M from delinquent employers in Bacolod

15 August

SSS offers loan assistance to 3 typhoons, habagat victims

6 August

SSS to work closely with DFA, DOLE to ensure OFW coverage

25 September

SSS recognizes 2018 Balikat ng Bayan awardees

19 September

SSS holds Employers’ Day in Zambo

14 September

SSS offers calamity assistance to Karding victims

14 September

SSS pilots Pension Loan Program in 20 branches

5 September

Goodbye, scammers-SSS now offers loans to pensioners

8 October

SSS collects more than P2B from loan penalty condonation scheme

8 October

SSS retiree pensioners avail Pension Loan Program

2 October

SSS extends LRP and condonation until April 2019

4 October

SSS releases more than P49M in pension loans in 12 days

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MINDANAO OBSERVER 29 July

LGU, SSS sign MOA to provide social benefits to job order and contractual employees

THE PAGADIAN TIMES 30 July

Gordon says SSS bill will give people a lifeline

30 July

Senior citizens seek SSS pension loan

30 July

SSS inks MOA with AIM Coop

30 July

‘Sulit Conference’ draws awareness on social security benefits

ZAMBOANGA TODAY 21 November

SSS, PIA hold back-to-back barangay forums in Zambo

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28 July ZAMBOANGA TIMES ZAMBOANGA TODAY

SSS BRINGS SOCIAL SECURITY TO CAMP ABENDAN More than 200 uniformed personnel in Camp Abendan in Brgy.

Mercedes here learned the value of social security protection during the Social Security System (SSS) information and coverage drive last July 7. Above photo shows members of the Regional School Training Unit of Police Regional Office IX during the information drive led by SSS Senior Analyst Paul Dominic Cruz. Cruz shared the benefits and privileges of an SSS member. Of the total attendees, 25 immediately registered to become SSS members.

28 July ZAMBOANGA TIMES ZAMBOANGA TODAY

Retiree pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS) visited SSS Zamboanga Branch to avail of the newly launched Pension Loan Program (PLP), which was initially piloted in selected SSS branches last September 3. Inset photo shows Magdalena Callueng, a retiree pensioner since 2014 who qualified for the PLP. Callueng, 64, can withdraw her loan proceeds using her Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP) Quick Card via any Bancnet automated teller machine within five (5) working days from the date of approval of her loan application. SSS Zamboanga Branch, located at PHIDCO Building, Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City, is one of the 20 pilot branches nationwide accepting application for the PLP.

19 July ZAMBOANGA TIMES

Informal sectors ask LGU, SSS to set-up SSS satellite office in Lamitan City

MEDIA UTILIZATION

26 September ZAMBOANGA TIMES ZAMBOANGA TODAY

Retiree pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS) visited SSS Zamboanga Branch to avail of the newly launched Pension Loan Program (PLP), which was initially piloted in selected SSS branches last September 3. Inset photo shows Magdalena Callueng, a retiree pensioner since 2014 who qualified for the PLP. Callueng, 64, can withdraw her loan proceeds using her Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP) Quick Card via any Bancnet automated teller machine within five (5) working days from the date of approval of her loan application. SSS Zamboanga Branch, located at PHIDCO Building, Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City, is one of the 20 pilot branches nationwide accepting application for the PLP. (SSS)

VIDEO PRODUCED POSTED IN SOCIAL MEDIA ON -TRACK NEWS

SSS ibinahagi ang mga benepisyo ng programang “Sulit sa SSS” https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/1881405481923888/

Documentary

Benepisyo hatid ng SSS hangad ng mga taga Sindagan https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/1888586641205772/

ON -TRACK NEWS

Sulit na Kontriobusyon sa SSS Tinalakay sa Lamitan City, Basilan

ON-TRACK NEWS

SSS Sulit Conference in Pagadian

https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/1885881178142985/

https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/1914630695268033/

GOOD NEWS DOCUMENTARY ON-TRACK NEWS

PIA GOOD NEWS ZAMBOANGA! SSS Sulit Benefits #SulitSaSSS https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/1909571972440572/

Munting Pangarap ni Tatay Dodong https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/664708383899223/

Ilang mga pensyonadong miyembro ng SSS masaya sa bagong SSS Pension Loan Program

https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/536230593488533/

ON-TRACK NEWS

Mga establisyementong hindi nagreremit ng kontribusyon ng mga empleyado pinagpapaliwanag https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/2019745568315655/

KAPIHAN NA ZAMBO ON -TRACK NEWS

Kapihan na Zamboanga: Sulit sa SSS!

https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/1880365862027850/

Mahigit 80 residente ng Isabela City, Basilan ang nakilahok sa SSS Multi-Sectoral Forum https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/2223486497975335/

KAPIHAN

SSS Sulit Conference in Pagadian

https://www.facebook.com/piawesternmindanao/videos/2223486497975335/

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NEWS ARTICLES PUBLISHED ON WEBSITE WEBSITE 1 June

SSS ‘Sulit’ campaign to kick-off in Zambo

27 July

LGU, SSS sign MOA to provide social benefits to job order and contractual employee

23 July

SSS advises ‘one account per member for ease in claiming benefits’

25 September 12 June

SSS recognizes outstanding employers in Region 9 SSS inks MOA with AIM Coop

11 July

‘Sulit Conference’ draws awareness on social security benefits

11 July

Informal sectors ask LGU, SSS to set-up SSS satellite office in Lamitan City

17 December

SSS winds up Sulit Campaign 2018 in ZamPen Sulit SSS benefits attract farmers, fishers in Zambo SSS Basilan introduces programs, benefits to self-employed workers

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MEDIA UTILIZATION

BROADCAST RELEASES DXNO

Radyo Komunidad

04 June

SSS to rush release of checks for claims, loans

11 June

Gordon says SSS Bill will give people a lifeline

19 June

Senior citizens seek SSS pension loan Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines

2 July

SSS posts P42.57-B in collections in Q1

5 July

SSS offers again loan restructuring with penalty condonation

10 July

SSS offers again loan restructuring with penalty condonation

12 July

Duolan sa 100 ka mga residente ug empleyado sa pribadong sector, mitambong sa SSS Sulit Conference sa Sindangan

16 July

Informal sectors ask LGU, SSS to set-up SSS satellite office in Lamitan City

17 July

SSS makes services more accessible to Panay, Guimaras members SSS invests P3-B in domestic mutual funds SSS invests P3-B in domestic mutual funds

24 July

Importance of SSS Contributions SSS Benefits

25 July

LGU-Polanco ug SSS mipirma ug MOA para mapasakop ang mga J.O. ug contractual employees sa SSS

26 July

SSS receives 4,000-sqm lot from Isabela LGU SSS advises ‘one account per member for ease in claiming benefits’

27 July

Deduction sa mga empleyado sa Polanco nga nagpamiyembro sa SSS sugdan sa bulan sa Agosto

31 July

SSS targets delinquent employers in GenSan

7 August

SSS to work closely with DFA, DOLE to ensure OFW coverage

15 August

SSS offers loan assistance program for typhoon, habagat victims

16 August

SSS Automated Tellering Systems are PRN-ready SSS to levy, seize, and garnish properties of delinquent employers

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MEDIA PLACEMENT MONITORING RADIO PLUGS DXNO

Radyo Komunidad

RMN-DXRZ

Zamboanga City

Brigada News FM Zamboanga City

RPN-DXXX

Zamboanga City

RMN-DXDR

Dipolog City 6 spots a day, daily

June - September 2018 5 Redio Plug aired/ 8am-9m, Monday - Friday June - August 2018 3 spots/day (30 sec.) daily July - October 2018 30 sec/3 spots/day, daily June, September and October 2018 5+2-45sec spot/ day (Monday to Sunday) June - September October & November 2018 5 spots a day plus bonus (Monday to Saturday)

DXMG FM Radyo Bisdak

June - November 2018 10 spots a day (Monday Saturday)

RMN

June 5 – November 4, 2018 8 spots/day (Monday to Saturday)

Zamboanga Sibugay

Dipolog City

RMN-DXPR Pagadin City

June - November 2018 5 spots a day plus bonus (Monday to Saturday)

ANCHORS AND COMMENTATORS RMN-DXPR Pagadin City

RMN

Dipolog City

Brigada Patrol

with Nonong Santiago

Brigada News FM

Kuskus Batikus with Joel Sanson

RMN Zamboanga City

DXNO

June to November 2018 Radio Commentator: Melchor Coronel July - October 2018 Radio Commentator: Edgar Dagumo June 27 & 28, July 12 & 19, August 13 & 23, September 4, October 4 3-5pm July 11 & 18, September 12 & 26, October 2 9-11am September - November 2018

Radyo Komunidad

RMN-DXRZ

Zamboanga City

Brigada News FM Zamboanga City

DXMG FM Radyo Bisdak

Zamboanga Sibugay

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July - October 2018 Radio Commentator: Joel T. Sanson June - October 2018 Radio Commentator: Salvador Santiago September 28, November 27, November 29, 2018 Phone patch interview with SSS

PRINT ADS PLACEMENT Zamboanga Today Zamboanga City

Pagadian Times Pagadian City

ZS Tribune Today

Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Daily Zamboanga Times Zamboanga City

June, August & October 2018 Daily June - October 2018 Weekly 1/2page July - November 2018 Weekly July - September Daily

EDITORIAL COLUMN Zamboanga Today Zamboanga City

Daily Zamboanga Times Zamboanga City

Pagadian Times Pagadian City

July, September & October 2018 Editor: JV Faustino June, August & October 2018 Editor: Liza Jocson June - November 2018 Column Feed- weekly issue

COLUMN / OPINION STORY Mindanao Observer 22 July

The Commitment by Rosemarie Miranda

Mindanao Observer 15 July

On the Road by Rosemarie Miranda

Mindanao Observer 8 July

The Actors in them by Rosemarie Miranda

TV COMMERCIAL/CABLE E-MEDIA

Zamboanga City

Mindanao Cable TV Zamboanga City

BCH Cable TV

Isabela City, Basilan

Schuck Cable TV Zamboanga Sibugay

PIA Info TV

Isabela City Port Terminal

June 1-30, 2018 3 spots/day/30secs July - October 2018 5+2-45 sec. spot/day, Monday to Sunday - TV Ads June - November 2018 4 times/day (12 Hrs/1day interval each video) June - November 2018 8 spots/day (30 sec) daily June - September 2018 Daily / continuous

LED BILLBOARD IVT LED Billboard Gov. Camins Road Zamboanga City

August - October 2018 150 spots/day (20 sec.)

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JUNE 4 A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was forged between the SSS and Aurora Integrated Multi-Purpose Cooperative (AIM Coop) in a simple ceremony held on June 4 at the Heroes Hall, AIM Coop Building, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. (L-R) Signatories of the MOA were Pacienciano Tomarong, chief executive officer and Vicente Rosal, chairman of the Board of Directors represented the cooperative and Atty.

Antonio S. Argabioso, senior vice president for account management group represented the SSS.#SulitsaSSS Atty. Antonio S. Argabioso, senior vice president for account management of Social Security System thanked the AIM Coop for helping the SSS in reaching out to their members saying the agency cannot establish an office in all towns and cities due to lack of funds. #SulitsaSSS

JUNE 27 In a presscon today, SSS VP Atty. Rodrigo Filoteo emphasized the importance of active membership & regular remittance to easily avail of SSS Sulit Benefits. (dis) #SulitSaSSS SSS has been running after employers who do not remit their employees’ contributions, said Atty. Filoteo. The SSS legal dep’t is filing charges against said employers.

AIM Coop Chief Executive Officer Pacienciano A. Tomarong said the MOA signing promotes good relationship between the coop and the SSS and considered it a milestone development of the cooperative.#SulitsaSSS

JUNE 28 ON-AIR NOW @ BrigadaNewsFM 89.9: SSS branch manager Beth Cabatingan & asst.

Manager Irene Laxamana are on-air today to clarify queries on membership & benefits.

James Buckley, provincial head of the SSS said those members residing in the first district who wish to continue paying their monthly contribution may now endorse their payment to AIM Coop in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. #SulitsaSSS

JULY 11 SSS Asst Branch Manager Irene Laxamana & Communications Analyst Nap Rabanal respond to member queries thru phone patch live today in RMN’s Kuskus Batikus with Manager Joel Sanson. #SulitSaSSS

JUNE 6 In their TV program in E-Media this afternoon, SSS Communications Analyst Nap Rabanal calls on interested SSS members to share their #SulitsaSSS stories.

JUNE 11 A massive campaign to encourage people to be active members of the Social Security System (SSS) will kick off this June in this city and in key areas in Zamboanga Peninsula.#SulitsaSSS Saving Rate SSS Savings Rate in the Philippines: Based on Consumer Expectation Survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for 1Q 2018, percentage of households with savings increased to 36.6% from 35.6% in the previous quarter. They save money for the ff reasons: emergencies, education, health & hospitalization, retirement, purchase of real estate, & business, capital investment. #SulitsaSSS

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JUNE 26 SSS Presscon on “Sulit” Campaign -Tomorrow, Wed, June 27, 10am-12nn @ New PIA Office in VHW Bldg, Veterans Avenue (former Landbank Veterans) -with SSS Vice Pres Atty. Rodrigo Filoteo, Branch Head Beth Cabatingan, Asst.

Head Irene Laxamana, Nap Rabanal-Let’s have lunch together.

Various associations and individuals expressed delight that the “Sulit Conference” was conducted by the Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA9) at the municipal hall of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte. #SulitsaSSS Sindangan Tri-Sikad Operators and Drivers Association (SITODA) president Harry Maninggo said he was glad upon hearing that the local government unit will establish a satellite SSS office in Sindangan town saying that SITODA members will no longer travel to Dipolog City to pay their monthly contributions. #SulitsaSSS To promote the benefits of members and strengthen awareness on services, the Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 9 conducted a “Sulit Conference” forum for workers of private sectors in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte on Wednesday, July 11. #SulitsaSSS

JULY 11 Saving Rate SSS Savings Rate in the Philippines: Based on Consumer Expectation Survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for 1Q 2018, percentage of households with savings increased to 36.6% from 35.6% in the previous quarter.

They save money for the ff reasons: emergencies, education, health & hospitalization, retirement, purchase of real estate, & business, capital investment. #SulitsaSSS Sindangan Tri-Sikad Operators and Drivers Association (SITODA) president Harry Maninggo said he was glad upon hearing that the local government unit will establish a satellite SSS office in Sindangan town saying that SITODA members will no longer travel to Dipolog City to pay their monthly contributions. #SulitsaSSS Some 60 multi-sector representatives in Lamitan City converged at a local restaurant for the SSS Sulit Multi-Sectoral Conference spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency in partnerships with SSS Basilan and LGU Lamitan City. #SulitsaSSS SSS corporate executive officer Marneli Pastorfide said at the sulit multisector conference in Lamitan, Basilan that only the beneficiary who paid the premium are recognized to claim benefits and not other persons and entities like funeral parlors. #SulitsaSSS In his welcome message, Danny Arevalo, Lamitan City Administrator underscored the importance of being a member of the Social Security System not only for those who are employed but to their family who in the future could benefit from their programs and services.#SulitsaSSS Participants in the SSS Sulit Multi-Sectoral Conference expressed their concern specially the lack of SSS Office in the Lamitan City, they appealed for the possible establishment of SSS Satelite Office in their area.#SulitsaSSS JULY 13 SSS provides easier access thru Self Service Information Terminals. For faster access to their accounts, members of the Social Security System can inquire on their contributions, loans, benefits, and ID information using the Self-Service Information Terminal (SSIT) located in SSS branches nationwide.#SulitsaSSS

JULY 30 As a worker in the private sector, a self-employed, voluntary member or OFW, the SSS can assure you of social protection by proving you and your beneficiaries with prompt, convenient, reliable and meaningful social protection services now and in the future so that you shall receive the benefits due in times of death, disability, old-age, sickness and maternity. #SulitsaSSS. Para sa ating mga SSS Members na babae, maaari na po ninyong ipaalam sa SSS ang inyong pagdadalang tao sa pamamagitan ng Text SSS Facility. Ang hindi pag notify sa SSS ay maaring maging dahilan para hindi maqualify sa SSS Maternity Benefit. Para makapag register sa Text-SSS, itype ang SSS REG at isend sa 2600. #SulitSaSSS JULY 31 To promote the benefits of members and strengthen awareness on services, the Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 9 conducted a “Sulit Conference” forum for workers of private sectors in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte on Wednesday, July 11. #SulitsaSSS Saving Rate SSS Savings Rate in the Philippines: Based on Consumer Expectation Survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for 1Q 2018, percentage of households with savings increased to 36.6% from 35.6% in the previous quarter.

They save money for the ff reasons: emergencies, education, health & hospitalization, retirement, purchase of real estate, & business, capital investment. #SulitsaSSS The Social Security System (SSS) reminds its members to maintain one membership account and number to avoid encountering issues in claiming their benefits. #SulitsaSSS SSS PagadianBranch Head James Buckly said there are several cases brought to their attention about members having several SSS accounts during a press conference held today at a hotel in this city. #SulitsaSSS James B. Buckly, SSS Pagadian Branch Head explains to the general public the benefits of being a voluntary SSS member. Buckly was interviewed by broadcaster Tirso Dumapit during the “Straight to the Point” program of DXPR radio station, Pagadian City. #SulitsaSSS

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JULY 13

As a worker in the private sector, a self-employed, voluntary member or OFW, the SSS can assure you of social protection by proving you and your beneficiaries with prompt, convenient, reliable and meaningful social protection services now and in the future so that you shall receive the benefits due in times of death, disability, old-age, sickness and maternity. #SulitsaSSS. Para sa ating mga SSS Members na babae, maaari na po ninyong ipaalam sa SSS ang inyong pagdadalang tao sa pamamagitan ng Text SSS Facility. Ang hindi pag notify sa SSS ay maaring maging dahilan para hindi maqualify sa SSS Maternity Benefit. Para makapag register sa Text-SSS, itype ang SSS REG at isend sa 2600. #SulitSaSSS JULY 23 PIA is set to launch the Sulit sa SSS program in Zamboanga del Sur this week with a multi-sectoral conference slated in Molave town on July 24. (edt) #SulitsaSSS AUGUST 7 James Buckly, SSS Pagadian head in his radio guesting over DXPR radio station explains to the listening public the social security benefits that their agency has to offer to their members. #SulitSaSSS SEPTEMBER 24 SSS President Emmanuel Dooc warns delinquent employers to comply employees’ remittances as the bail bond is now at Php72,000.

NOVEMBER 15 ZamboEcozone chairman Chris Arnuco said the export industry and the economy itself of Zambo is growing.

SSS Wesmin head Atty Rodrigo Filoteo tells representatives from different brgys in the west coast of Zambo that being active SSS members will indeed reap many “Sulit” benefits.

NOVEMBER 17 The SSS & PIA visited brgy Sangali Friday (Nov 16) to invite residents, mostly informal sector workers to be members of SSS to avail of Sulit benefits.

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Some 85 members of different sectors including youth, informal workers, laborers and MSMEs participated in the Sulit Multi-Sectoral Forum today at the City Infirmary Bldg. in Isabela City.

The activity was spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency in support to Sulit sa SSS Campaign. #SulitsaSSS Ma. Victoria Lintag, Nurse II of the Isabela City Health Office orients the participants in the Sulit Multi-Sectoral Forum about HIV/AIDS as part of the awareness campaign to stop HIV/AIDS in the country.

DECEMBER 11 Atty. Rodrigo Filoteo, vice president, SSS Mindanao West Division said “Sulit” program is an effective tool in bringing information to the people in the hinterlands and in the urban areas.

PIA9 Regional Director Noemi B. Edaga said the municipal information officers are the agency’s partners in advancing developmental communication.

Media practitioners and municipal information officers of the province will be attending the SSS Sulit Conference this morning at Mon-Mon Bakeshoppe in Ipil town.

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Recommendation Based on the findings of the SSS Sulit conference, here are some recommendations to be considered: Some people in the community specially those who are living in island community do not know about programs and benefits provided by SSS, indeed as part of the awareness campaign, the Social Security System needs to organize outreach program to be able to reach out to the grassroots’ level and introduce their agency’s programs and services to encourage more self-employed workers to register to SSS. Moreover, SSS needs to revive the window cashiers at SSS offices as this will greatly facilitate the payment of premiums from ordinary members who has a hard time in transacting in banks and other payment centers in the locality.

The SSS barangay forums are an excellent way of delivering the good news about active SSS membership to the people, especially in far-flung barangays where the people have difficulty in accessing SSS due to the distance.

Not only is this form of communication effective, but it brings government closer to the people. It is recommended that similar activities be held in the barangays as part of PIA’s mandate and service to the people.