President Benigno Aquino 3rd has no plan to stop the Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) from increasing their members’ contributions, a Palace official said.

Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. defended the increase, saying that the adjustment is reasonable. He noted that the increase in contributions has been studied carefully and is within the bounds of the law.

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