The Social Security System (SSS) will implement a multi-year pension increase that will benefit nearly 3.8 million pensioners. According to House officials, including Speaker Martin Romualdez, this is a long-awaited and big relief for members who have been contributing for many years.
Starting September 2025, retirement and disability pensioners will get a 10% increase per year until 2027, based on SSC Resolution 340. For survivor pensioners, there is a 5% increase per year during the same period.
In 2027, the minimum retirement pension will increase from ₱2,200 to ₱2,928.20, while the average disability pension will range from ₱4,963.70 to ₱6,606.68. Meanwhile, the maximum retirement pension will increase from ₱22,137.25 to ₱29,464.68. For survivor pensioners, the minimum pension will increase from ₱2,000 to ₱2,315, and the maximum pension from ₱20,200 to ₱23,834.03.
According to lawmakers, this pension hike will be implemented without additional contributions from active members. This reflects the administration's goal to provide a more orderly and humane social insurance system for senior citizens and pensioners.
The increase is in accordance with Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018, which empowers the Social Security Commission to adjust pensions based on economic conditions. This is proof that sound policies can provide long-term benefits for Filipinos.
