TACLOBAN CITY – Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre has lauded the Social Security System (SSS) and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approving a historic multi-year pension hike that will benefit nearly four million retirees—without increasing contribution rates for active members.
Acidre praised the move as a reflection of the President’s compassionate leadership, addressing the long-standing concerns of pensioners struggling with rising living costs.
“This is a concrete and timely response that will uplift the lives of our retirees and their families,” he said in a statement.
He also acknowledged SSS president and CEO Rolando Macasaet, the Social Security Commission, and Finance Secretary Ralph Recto for supporting the implementation of the pension reform, made possible under the Social Security Act of 2018.
Tingog, Acidre added, remains committed to pushing policies that protect workers and improve the welfare of senior citizens across the country.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
