SSS and Pag-IBIG Updates

This Outsourcing Alert is issued to inform all concerned on updates on Social Security System (SSS) and Pag-IBIG.

CIRCULAR NO. 2020-006-b: Further Extension of Deadline of Remittance of Contributions

The Social Security Commission (SSC) approved the further extension of deadline of remittance of contributions by Regular and Household Employers, and Self-employed, Voluntary and Non-Working Spouse members as follows:

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Provided that:

  • No contributions paid retroactively by a self-employed, voluntary or non-working spouse member shall be used in determining his/her eligibility to any benefit arising from a contingency wherein the date of payment is within or after the semester of contingency;
  • Payment deadlines of employers for applicable months after April 2020 as prescribed under SSS Circular No. 2019-012 dated August 6, 2019 shall apply;
  • The payment deadlines of a self-employed, voluntary or non-working spouse members for applicable months after April 2020 or quarters after the quarter ending 31 March 2020 as prescribed under SSS Circular No. 2019-012 dated 06 August 2019 shall also apply;
  • 2% penalty on all unpaid contributions shall not accrue within the period in cases where the place of business of a regular employer or place of residence of household employer was placed under the community quarantine; and
  • For employers who availed of the Contribution Penalty Condonation Program under SSS Circular No. 2019-004 and with approved installment proposal, their post-dated checks which fall due in February, March, April and May 2020 shall be deposited on June 15, 2020.

ADVISORY: Opening of Pag-Ibig Fund Branches

Starting June 1, all Pag-IBIG Fund Branches will be opened for members every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9AM to 4PM.

All branches will be disinfected every Wednesday.

To ensure everyone’s safety, Pag-IBIG encourages to continue using the Virtual Pag-IBIG and contact channels.

To see the full version of the Advisories, visit SSS and Pag-IBIG website: www.sss.gov.ph  www.pagibigfund.gov.ph