TRABAHO Partylist raises alarm over the Social Security System's (SSS) failure to collect billions in unpaid contributions, urging immediate action to address the shortfall and protect the rights of Filipino workers.
TRABAHO Partylist raised concerns over reports that the Social Security System ( SSS ) failed to collect over P89.1 billion in premium contributions from 420,767 delinquent business and household employers as of 2023 year-end. This was revealed in a Commission on Audit report, sparking questions about the efficiency of the country's primary social security agency.
Trabaho Partylist spokesman Mitchell David Espiritu stressed that the uncollected funds could have provided critical support for millions of SSS members and pensioners relying on benefits during sickness, unemployment, or old age.Espiritu urged SSS to address the shortfalls immediately by adopting a more transparent and aggressive strategy for recovering unpaid contributions. He also called for stronger penalties against delinquent employers and enhanced monitoring systems to ensure compliance.The party-list emphasized the urgency of resolving the issue as the agency considers increasing contributions to sustain the system's viability. Espiritu pointed out that with ongoing economic challenges, ensuring proper management of contributions is vital for workers and retirees who depend on these funds to support their families.'Trabaho Partylist remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting the rights of Filipino workers and ensuring that their contributions are properly managed for their benefit,' Espiritu said
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