SSS sets 3-year pension increase without contribution hike
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MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) announced a three-year pension increase starting September 2025, a move that will benefit 3.8 million pensioners without imposing a contribution hike.
After three years, pensions will have increased by approximately 33 percent for retirement/disability pensioners and 16 percent for death/survivor pensioners.
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The increases will be implemented annually in three tranches, each September, as follows:
By September 2025 (for pensioners as of 31 August 2025)
- 10 percent increase – Retirement and Disability Pensioners
- 5 percent increase – Death or Survivor Pensioners
By September 2026 (for pensioners as of 31 August 2026)
- Additional 10 percent increase – Retirement and Disability Pensioners
- Additional 5 percent increase – Death or Survivor Pensioners
By September 2027 (for pensioners as of 31 August 2027)
- Additional 10 percent increase – Retirement and Disability Pensioners
- Additional 5 percent increase – Death or Survivor Pensioners
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