THE Social Security System (SSS) has commended the Makati Development Corp. (MDC) for subsidizing the SSS contributions of the spouses of its construction foremen and workers.
SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said in a statement that the commitment shown by MDC to the welfare of its workers' families was worth emulating.
"While we have signed numerous agreements with contribution subsidy providers, our partnership with MDC is truly exceptional," said Macasaet.
"MDC showed its concern to their employees' families by extending social security coverage to the wives of foremen and construction workers," he added.
The top SSS official said the partnership with MDC was officially sealed through a signing of an agreement with John Paulo Curay, MDC employee experience and benefits manager, on May 14. This makes the real estate developer the newest partner in the Contribution Subsidy Provider Program (CSPP).
Under the partnership, Macasaet said MDC will pay the SSS contributions of their workers' spouses for six months, which is a crucial step in initiating their membership and getting social security protection from SSS.
The program will start with an initial 10 MDC workers.
Under CSPP, a contribution subsidy provider (CSP) shall pay the contributions of self-employed workers, land-based overseas Filipino workers or voluntary members.
"By participating in the CSPP, companies can demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility and employee welfare while contributing to the social security protection of Filipinos," said Voltaire Agas, SSS executive vice president for branch operations sector.
Agas said that SSS would partner with potential CSPs who are generous enough to shoulder the total amount of contributions of their chosen SSS members for a minimum period of six consecutive months.
He said that individuals, groups or companies interested in becoming CSPs can register as CSPP partners through the Coverage and Collection Partner Portal on the SSS website (www.sss.gov.ph), providing a clear path for those who wish to contribute to this important cause.
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