PH Pushes Wider Social Security Coverage for Freelancers
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PH Pushes Wider Social Security Coverage for Freelancers

The Philippine Social Security System (SSS) is partnering with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to expand social security coverage for an estimated 1.5 million freelancers and virtual assistants in the country. Both agencies signed an MOU on October 21 to promote membership and compliance among these workers.

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  • SSS, DICT Ink Pact to Expand Social Security Coverage for Freelancers

    The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have signed an MOU to expand social security protection for an estimated 1.5 million freelancers and virtual assistants, granting them access to benefits like sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, and death.