AS an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), it is essential to understand the legal obligation to contribute to the Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund and Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). While deducting from one's salary may initially seem burdensome, these contributions offer long-term benefits to Filipinos. The SSS provides crucial financial assistance during retirement, sickness, maternity and other unforeseen circumstances, while Pag-IBIG facilitates access to housing support. Meanwhile, PhilHealth ensures much-needed medical aid for OFWs.
In case you have overlooked the registration process, fret not, as oversights can happen. Yours truly, the marketing director for Permitly, emphasizes the importance of being proactive in rectifying such oversights: "While many Filipinos already possess these benefits before leaving for work, some fail to register. For instance, individuals who study abroad and immediately find employment overseas may be unaware of the need for self-registration."
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