SSS Reports Over P200 Billion in Equity Investment Gains Over 57 Years
The Social Security System (SSS) of the Philippines announced that its equity investment portfolio generated over PHP204 billion in realized gains and dividend income over the past 57 years. The statement aimed to address reports of 'paper losses' on certain stocks by highlighting the long-term investment performance.
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