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Top Causes of Death in the Philippines: Infectious Diseases, Injuries, and More

The Philippines, like many other countries, faces a range of health challenges that affect the well-being of its population. Among these challenges are the...

Emotions Stumbling Block in OFW Financial Success

It is a well-established fact that Filipinos working abroad send money to families in the Philippines. In fact, in March 2016, they sent home...

Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

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Expert Tells OFWs: Bringing Kids Abroad Not Always Good Idea

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Why Hong Kong Typhoon Season Is Bad News to Many Domestic Workers

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SSS Contribution Table 2025

SSS contribution table 2025 is an updated listing of premium payment contributions for Social Security System members. Member contributions will be used to provide benefits for SSS members and their beneficiaries, such as a pension, death, funeral, maternity leave, permanent disability, retirement, sickness, and involuntary separation or unemployment. 2025 Employer and Employee Contribution The following SSS contribution table shows how much members...

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