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Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010 (R.A. No. 9994)- -

Adoption: 2010-02-15 | Date of entry into force: 2010-04-27 | PHL-2010-L-89257

An Act granting addition benefits and privileges to senior citizens, further amending Republic Act No. 7432, as amended.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Social Security Condonation Law of 2009 (R.A. No. 9903). -

Adoption: 2010-01-07 | Date of entry into force: 2010-05-15 | PHL-2010-L-89255

An Act granting the social security system a one-time authority to condone penalties on unremitted or delinquent contributions by employers.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Pre-Need Code of the Philippines 2009 (R.A. 9829). -

Adoption: 2009-12-03 | PHL-2009-L-83681

Regulates, through the establishment of a government agency, pre-need companies in order to ensure stable and sustainable growth in the industry. These are defined as companies that provide pre-need plans for social insurance benefits such as education, pension, life and interment benefits.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules and Regulations implementing Republic Act No. 8972 (on benefits and priviledges to single parents), 2000. -

Adoption: 2000-11-07 | PHL-2000-R-64987

Made under Solo Parents' Welfare Act, 2000. Provides for benefits and priviledges to single parents and their children. Divided into 7 parts. Parts 1-3 contain preliminary provisions and definitions of terms. Part 4 sets forth criteria for support. Any single parent whose income in the place of domicile is below or equal the poverty threshold set by the Statistical Coordination Board, and subject to the assessment of a duly appointed social worker, is eligible for assistance. Part 5 provides for benefits, and Parts 6 and 7 contain administrative and final provisions.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Retirement Age of Underground Mine Workers (Republic Act No. 8558). -

Adoption: 1998-02-26 | PHL-1998-L-77602

Amends article 287 of the Labor Code by reducing the retirement age of mine workers from 60 to 50 years.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Government Service Insurance Act. (Republic Act No. 8291 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-05-30 | PHL-1997-L-60229

Amends Presidential Decree No. 1146, expanding and increasing the benefits of the government service insurance system.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Social Security Act of 1997 (No. 8282). -

Adoption: 1997-05-01 | Date of entry into force: 1997-08-12 | PHL-1997-L-48577

Further strengthens the Social Security System (SSS) and Social Security Commission, and provides for the administration thereof. Coverage shall be compulsory for all employees under the age if 60 (including domestic workers, provided their income is above a specified amount), spouses engaged in full-time house-keeping, self-employed professionals, and, on a voluntary basis, Filipinos recruited by foreign-based employers. Beneficiaries shall include spouses, dependent children, and children born outside of marriage. Also sets forth benefits, which include a monthly retirement pension, dependents' pension, permanent disability benefits, funeral grant, sickness benefit, and maternity benefit.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 407 providing for the guidelines on the allocation, release and management of the 1997 Poverty Alleviation Fund.

Adoption: 1997-04-01 | PHL-1997-R-48581

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 284 declaring civilian victims of internal armed conflicts as part of a priority sector under the Social Reform Agenda.

Adoption: 1996-11-11 | PHL-1996-R-45473

Civilian victims of internal armed conflicts shall be treated as a sub-sector under the priority sector of the victims of disasters and calamities, and thus be granted access to assistance under the Social Reform Agenda, including the Flagship Program and Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

National Health Insurance Act of 1995 (R.A. No. 7875). -

Adoption: 1995-02-14 | PHL-1995-L-43355

Provides a National Health Insurance Program for all Filipinos and establishes the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation for that purpose. S. 2 sets forth guiding principles of the Program, including universality, equity, social solidarity, devolution, informed choice, and cost sharing. Also provides for the establishment of local health insurance offices, regulations concerning accreditation of health care providers, and procedures for grievances and appeals.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 7699 -

Adoption: 1994-05-20 | PHL-1994-R-69787

Made pursuant to Republic Act No. 7699:
Rule I . Coverage
Rule II . Interpretation
Rule III . Definition of Terms
Rule IV . Limited Portability of Funds
Rule V . Totalization
Rule VI . Responsibility
Rule VII . Applicability
Rule VIII . Effectivity

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Portability Law (Republic Act No. 7699) An Act of Instituting Portability Scheme in the Social Security Insurance Systems by Totalizing the Workers' Creditable Services or Contributions in Each of the Systems. -

Adoption: 1994-05-01 | PHL-1994-L-77595

Institutes a scheme for totalization and portability of social security benefits with the view of establishing within a reasonable period a unitary social security system.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Retirement Pay Law - Act to Amend the Labor Code (Republic Act No. 7641). -

Adoption: 1992-12-09 | PHL-1992-L-31980

Amends article 287 of Presidential Decree No. 442 (the Labor Code) by providing retirement pay for qualified private sector employees in the absence of any retirement plan in the establishment.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 441, increasing medicare benefits under the Philippine Medical Care Plan.

Adoption: 1990-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-01 | PHL-1990-R-21989

Extends medical care benefits to certain pensioners and dependents.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Republic Act No. 6963 granting special financial assistance and benefits to the family or beneficiary of any police or military personnel or fireman killed or permanently incapacitated while in the performance of his duty or by reason of his office or position and for other purposes.

Adoption: 1990-09-04 | Date of entry into force: 1990-09-04 | PHL-1990-L-21982

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules and Regulations for the Coverage and Payment of Insurance Benefits to Barangay and Sanggunian Officials as mandated by R.A.6942.

Adoption: 1990-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 1990-04-07 | PHL-1990-R-21976

Regulations made under the Government Service Insurance System.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 402, granting Medical Care Benefits to Social Security System Old-Age Pensioners and their Dependents.

Adoption: 1990-04-27 | Date of entry into force: 1990-04-27 | PHL-1990-R-21061

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 400 granting supplemental pensions to social security system (SSS) total permanent disability pensioners.

Adoption: 1990-04-26 | Date of entry into force: 1990-05-01 | PHL-1990-R-30260

Effective 1 May 1990, the total permanent disability pensioners of the social security system (SSS) shall be entitled to a monthly supplemental pension of three hundred pesos, without requiring additional contributions from members.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Republic Act No. 6683 providing benefits for early retirement and voluntary separation from the Government Service, as well as Involuntary separation of Civil Service officers and employees pursuant to various Executive Orders authorizing Government reorganization after the ratification of the 1987 Constitution, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes. -

Adoption: 1988-12-02 | PHL-1988-L-9470

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Agreement between the Department of Labor and Employment and the Social Security System on the coverage of Filipino seafarers aboard foreign vessels under the Philippines social security, medical care and employees' compensation laws.

Adoption: 1988-03-24 | Date of entry into force: 1988-03-24 | PHL-1988-M-7613

Done at Quezon City.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 307 establishing an occupational and health center in the employees' compensation commission. -

Adoption: 1987-11-04 | Date of entry into force: 1987-11-04 | PHL-1987-R-9673

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Memorandum Circular No. 35 modifying Memorandum Circular 163 Dated March 5, 1968 and Enjoining Strict Observance thereof, particularly on the Hiring or Reappointment of Retired Government Pensioner or Annuitant.

Adoption: 1987-08-24 | PHL-1987-M-9471

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 250 increasing, integrating and rationalizing the insurance benefits of Barangay officials under R.A. 4898, as amended, and members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Bayan under P.D. 1147, and for other purposes.

Adoption: 1987-07-25 | PHL-1987-R-3981

Provides for insurance coverage for local government officials who do not receive a fixed salary or compensation. The coverage extends to cases of sickness, injury, disability and death.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 269 amending Presidential Decree No. 1519, entitled "Revising the Philippines Medical Care Act of 1969 [LS 1974-Phi. 1B (cons.)].

Adoption: 1987-07-25 | PHL-1987-R-3984

In particular, amends s. 19 of the Presidential Decree in regard to collection of contributions to the health insurance fund (deduction from wages, etc.).

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 179 further amending Title II, Book Four the Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended).

Adoption: 1987-06-01 | PHL-1987-R-3692

Amends the definition of "wages" or "salary" in paragraph (w) of s. 167 of the Code (published as s. 165 in LS 1974 - Phi. 1A), for purposes of social security. Also amends s. 191 (published as s. 189), in regard to temporary total disability under the workers' compensation scheme, and s. 194(d) in regard to funeral benefits.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Amended Rules on Employees' Compensation. -

Adoption: 1987-06-01 | PHL-1987-M-77590

Implements the provisions of Title II, Book IV of the Labor Code. It provides, inter alia, for compulsory coverage for workers' compensation (Rule 1), registration of employers in the System (Rule 2), criteria for the payment of compensation (Rule 3), liability (Rule 4), employers' contributions (Rule 5), types of benefits (Rule 7), medical services and rehabilitation services (Rules 8 and 9), entitlement to full or partial disability payments (Rules 10-12) and death benefits (Rule 13).

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 119 reorganizing the Ministry of Health, its attached agencies and for other purposes.

Adoption: 1987-01-30 | PHL-1987-R-3573

Outlines the responsibilities of various bodies in relation to health policy and programmes, including inter alia maternal and child health, family planning services, radiation health services, health manpower development and training. Repeals or amends legislation inconsistent with this text.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 102 further amending certain sections of Republic Act No. 1161, as amended, otherwise known as the "Social Security Law".

Adoption: 1986-12-24 | PHL-1986-R-3134

Upgrades the base of contributions, adjusts the benefit structure and makes changes in the administration of the Social Security System. Amends ss. 3(a), 4(c), 8(f) and (n), 12(b), 12-B(d), 13-A(c), 13-B, 14(a)(1), 18(a), 25 and 26 of the Social Security Act.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 106 on restructurating the medical care benefits under the Philippines Medical Care Plan.

Adoption: 1986-12-24 | PHL-1986-R-3276

Sets maximum rates for medical care benefits for beneficiaries covered by the Social Security System and the Government Service Insurance System.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order No. 28 further amending certain provisions of Republic Act 1161, as amended, otherwise known as the Social Security Law.

Adoption: 1986-07-10 | Date of entry into force: 1986-07-10 | PHL-1986-R-9671

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 1692 further amending Title II, Book Four of the Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 442, as amended).

Adoption: 1980-05-01 | PHL-1980-R-5107

Amends s. 194 of the Labor Code by upgrading the benefits structure for secondary beneficiaries in case of the worker's death or permanent total disability.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 1694 on the organization and administration of the Welfare Fund for Overseas Workers. -

Adoption: 1980-05-01 | PHL-1980-R-5108

The Welfare Fund is established for the purpose of providing social and welfare services for Filipino overseas workers, including insurance coverage, legal assistance, placement assistance and remittance services (s. 1). Sets forth the funding, administration, management and powers of the Fund.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 1636 further amending Republic Act No. 1161, otherwise known as the Social Security Law [LS 1954-Phi.1...1960-Phi.1].

Adoption: 1979-09-07 | PHL-1979-R-12318

Numerous amendments.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 1519 revising the Philippines Medical Care Act of 1969.

Adoption: 1978-06-11 | PHL-1978-R-9670

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 1368 amending further certain provisions of title II, book four of the Labor Code of the Philippines.

Adoption: 1978-05-01 | Date of entry into force: 1978-05-01 | PHL-1978-R-9669

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 1202 further amending Republic Act No. 1161, otherwise known as the Social Security Act [LS 1954-Phi.1...1960-Phi.1].

Adoption: 1977-09-27 | PHL-1977-R-13333

Miscellaneous amendments.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Revised Government Service Insurance Act of 1977 (Presidential Decree No. 1146).

Adoption: 1977-05-31 | PHL-1977-L-13332

Presidential Decree No. 1146 amending, expanding, increasing and integrating the social security and insurance benefits of government employees and facilitating the payment thereof under Commonwealth Act No. 186, as amended, and for other purposes.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 891 further amending Title II, Book IV (Employees' Compensation and State Insurance Fund) of Presidential Decree No. 442 entitled "Labor Code of the Philippines" [LS 1974-Phi. 1A].

Adoption: 1976-02-09 | PHL-1976-R-14010

Amends ss. 166, 190 and 193.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 735, further amending certain ss. of Republic Act No. 1161 as amended, otherwise know as the "Social Security Law" [LS 1954 - Phi. 1... 1960 - Phi. 1].

Adoption: 1975-06-27 | PHL-1975-R-14562

Numerous amendments.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employees' Compensation and State Insurance Fund, Presidential Decree No. 626 (as amended by PD 850, PD 856-A and PD 891) further amending certain articles of Presidential Decree No. 442 entitled "Labor Code of the Philippines". -

Adoption: 1974-12-27 | Date of entry into force: 1975-01-01 | PHL-1974-R-9668

SECTION 1
Chapter 1. Policy and Definitions
Chapter II. Coverage and Liability
Chapter III. Administration
Chapter IV. Contributions
Chapter V. Medical Benefits
Chapter. VI. Disability Benefits
Chapter VII. Death Benefits
Chapter VIII. Provisions Common to Income Benefits
Chapter IX. Records, Reports and Penal Provisions
SECTION 2 - Art. 209. Medical Care
SECTION 3 - Art. 292. Money claims
SECTION 4 - Art. 297. Termination of the workmen's compensation program
SECTION 5 - Art. 300. Disposition of pending cases
SECTION 6 - Numbers of articles
SECTION 7 - coming into force

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 347, further amending certain ss. of Republic Act No. 1161, as amended, otherwise known as the Social Security Law [LS 1954 - Ph. 1 ... 1960 - Ph. 1].

Adoption: 1973-12-21 | PHL-1973-R-16106

Amends ss. 3, 12, 13, 17 and 28 and inserts a new s. 13A (permanent disability benefits).

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 220, exempting social security benefits, retirement gratuities, pensions and other similar benefits from payment of income taxes.

Adoption: 1973-06-20 | PHL-1973-R-16105

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree No. 177, further amending certain sections of Republic Act No. 1161, otherwise know as the Social Security Law, as amended [LS 1954 - Phi. 1]...1960 - Phi. 1].

Adoption: 1973-04-23 | PHL-1973-R-16104

Miscellaneous amendments.

Philippines - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Social Security Law of 1954 (R.A. No 1161). -

Adoption: 1954-12-24 | PHL-1954-L-7297

A. Administration
B. Definitions
C. Scope of the System
D. Benefits
E. Sources of Funds - Employment Records and Reports