SSS death benefits disbursed rise to P63.74B as of September 2026

GMA Network - Nov 9, 2026

The Social Security System (SSS) released P63.74 billion in death benefits during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 10.4% increase from the P57.74 billion in the same period last year.

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