SSS offers faster loan applications for 1st-time borrowers
MANILA - Retirement pensioners who are first-time borrowers under the Social Security System (SSS) Pension Loan Program (PLP) can now apply for loans online starting May 30. In a statement on Wednesday, SSS president and chief executive officer Michael Regino said retirement pensioners could take advantage of the low-interest loan by applying in the My.SSS portal. Regino said the SSS recognizes the challenges faced by pensioners who previously had to visit the nearest branch for the first time loan applications. The online filing was only available for the renewal of loan applications. The PLP...