The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it would provide calamity assistance package for its members and pensioners in areas that are declared and will be declared under the State of Calamity by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) due to Typhoons Rolly, Quinta and Ulysses.
SSS President and CEO Aurora Ignacio said that starting November 27, SSS will open three programs to provide financial assistance for typhoon-affected members and pensioners. These are the Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) for qualified members and Three-month Advance Pension for SS and Employees’ Compensation (EC) pensioners, which will accept applications until February 26, 2021. The Direct House Repair and Improvement Loan for qualified members will be open for one year from the issuance of its corresponding circular.
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