SSS calamity relief package available to members

MANILA, Philippines - The Social Security System (SSS) announced on Saturday the avilability of calamity relief packages for members affected by the recent typhoon 'Maring.'

SSS Vice President May Catherine Ciriaco, officer-in-charge of the SSS Lending and Asset Management Division, said the package consists of salary loans, easier terms in house repair loans and advance release of pension.

Ciriaco said the assistance will be extended to members who live in calamity areas identified by the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

The areas include Bataan, Pampanga, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal; the cities of Paraňaque, Muntinlupa, Malabon, Marikina, Pasay, Tarlac, Candon and Dagupan; and several municipalities and barangays in parts of Metro Manila and Luzon.

“We shall also consider all other areas that may later be declared under a state of calamity by the NDRRMC due to the effects of the recent 'habagat' and Tropical Storm 'Maring,'” Ciriaco said.