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Showing posts with label maternity benefits. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Are You Willing to Increase Your SSS Contribution In Return Of 100 Days Maternity Leave?






House Bill 4113 or the 100 Day Maternity Leave Law and Senate Bill 1305 or the Expanded Maternity Bill are now both approved by the House of Representative and the Senate respectively. Both bills are proposing for the increased number of paid maternity leaves from the current number of 60 days for normal delivery while 78 days for caesarian birth. House Bill 4113 is proposing for 100 days of maternity leave that may extend to another 30 days without pay while Senate Bill 1305 proposed a 120 days maternity leave regardless of delivery of birth and can be extended to another 30 days but without pay. The House and the Senate still have to reconcile their versions of the bill before it can be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte for signing into law. But if the proposed bill becomes a law, the Social Security System (SSS) said, it needs to raise member's contribution rate to support an additional benefit for the increasing number of paid maternity leaves. According to Louie Sebastian, SSS assistant vice president for media affairs, that in the first half of 2018 alone, SSS released some P3.3 billion in maternity benefit payment. He said this amount will increase by 52% if the number of days of maternity leave will increase. Sebastian added that lawmakers should increase membership contribution to 11.3 percent from current 11 percent to raise funds for additional maternity benefit payment. He also warned that failure to do so will shorten the lifespan of the agency by a year to 2013. Under the provision of HB 4113, 100 days paid maternity leave will be granted to a pregnant female worker regardless of her civil status, the legitimacy of her child and whether she gave birth via caesarian section or natural delivery. The same maternity leave would also be granted to female employees in every instance of pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion, regardless of its frequency.
House Bill 4113 or the 100 Day Maternity Leave Law and Senate Bill 1305 or the Expanded Maternity Bill are now both approved by the House of Representative and the Senate respectively. Both bills are proposing for the increased number of paid maternity leaves from the current number of 60 days for normal delivery while 78 days for caesarian birth.

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House Bill 4113 is proposing for 100 days of maternity leave that may extend to another 30 days without pay while Senate Bill 1305 proposed a 120 days maternity leave regardless of delivery of birth and can be extended to another 30 days but without pay.

The House and the Senate still have to reconcile their versions of the bill before it can be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte for signing into law.
But if the proposed bill becomes a law, the Social Security System (SSS) said, it needs to raise member's contribution rate to support an additional benefit for the increasing number of paid maternity leaves.

According to Louie Sebastian, SSS assistant vice president for media affairs, that in the first half of 2018 alone, SSS released some P3.3 billion in maternity benefit payment.

He said this amount will increase by 52% if the number of days of maternity leave will increase.
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Sebastian added that lawmakers should increase membership contribution to 11.3 percent from current 11 percent to raise funds for additional maternity benefit payment.

He also warned that failure to do so will shorten the lifespan of the agency by a year to 2013.

Under the provision of HB 4113, 100 days paid maternity leave will be granted to a pregnant female worker regardless of her civil status, the legitimacy of her child and whether she gave birth via caesarian section or natural delivery.
The same maternity leave would also be granted to female employees in every instance of pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion, regardless of its frequency.

This article is filed under maternity leave, leave with pay, expanded maternity leave, house bill, senate bill, paid maternity leaves and maternity benefits.

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First time or not, it is important that you know the do's and don'ts in airport luggage and packing for a hassle-free travel. With promo fares from different airlines in the Philippines, number or air passengers increase, year after year. To make sure you are packing things that are allowed to pass under airport security check, we've compiled the list of what is and isn't allowed, both in your carry on and check-in luggage. This is base on baggage rules of Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Asia — three major airline that is operating in the Philippines. Ads Philippine Airlines The following things are considered to be dangerous goods and are not allowed, both in your checked-in or carry on baggage. Corrosive Battery Gases/LPG/Camp Stove Flammable Liquid Paints Radioactive Materials Infectious Substances Blood Lighters and Matches Magnetized Materials Oxidizing Material or Paint Stripper Organic Peroxides or Bleach Explosive or Fireworks Toxic Substance With regards to liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs), passengers are advised to comply with the restrictions The container cannot be more than 100ml LAGs must be placed inside a sealed, transparent and resealable 1-liter bag. Only one bag per person is allowed Ensure bag is clearly visible in the tray. The following are not allowed to be carried in the cabin. These items must be put in the checked-in baggage: Nail cutters, swiss knives, scissors, any bladed items or sharp objects Umbrellas of any type Bicycle chains and jacks or other similar items Lighters, which contain “butane” as well as matches, are prohibited in both hand-carried and checked baggage Zippo lighters can be checked in or hand-carried as long as it is completely drained of its fluid Liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) in 100ml or less are the only ones allowed in hand-carried baggage. LAGs must be placed in containers less than 100ml and must be secured in airtight plastic bags as changes in cabin pressure may cause even well-sealed items to leak All kinds of adhesive tape (masking / packing / scotch / duct / electrical / rubber) Sponsored Links Security Removed Items These items are not allowed for carry-on baggage or in the sterile area of the airport Firearms — Pistols, Revolvers, Ammunitions, Toy Guns and Replicas, Pellet Guns, Rifles, etc. Stunning Device — Stun Guns and Batons, Animal Stunners and Killers, Gases and Sprays, etc Sharp Objects — Axes, Hatches, Ice Picks, Razor Blades, Knives and Scissors with Blades more than 6cm, Swords, Sabres etc. Worker's Tools — Crowbars, Drills, and Drills Bits, Saws, Blowtorches, etc. Blunt Instrument — Baseball and Softball Bats, Clubs and Batons such as billy clubs, blackjacks and night sticks, Martial Arts Equipments Explosives — Blasting Caps, Detonators, and Fuses, Replica Explosive Devices, Grenades, Pyrotechnics, Fireworks, etc. Liquid, Aerosols, and Gels— Water, Sauce, Lotions, Oils, Perfumes, Sprays, Toothpaste, Shower gels, etc. Ads When traveling always remember to pack important things in your carry on luggage in case of delayed flight or your luggage goes missing or lost during your flight. The following things should be in your hand-carry baggage! Cash, traveler's cheques, all credit cards, and any important business or personal documents Medications should always be kept in your carry on baggage, in case of an emergency, and in case of lost luggage. Electronics such as cellphone, tablet, laptops, and small cameras Jewelry Before your flight, make sure you already check your luggage size. If you choose to have a hand-carry baggage make sure you can lift it into the overhead bin. Always remember to put all money, valuables and travel documents in your carry on luggage. Passengers are also advised to pack a pair of clothes in their carry on baggage in case of flight delays, lost or missing baggage.

Starting September 11, 2018, the implementation of Saudization to 12 different jobs in Saudi Arabia will come into effect. Under the Saudization, Saudi nationals will replace expatriate workers in 12 occupations within five months period starting this month. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the first phase of the latest Saudization drive will cover the following sectors; 1. Car and motorcycle shops 2. Clothing stores and children's clothing 3. Men's accessories 4. Home and office furniture and household utensils Implementation of the Saudization program to the above mention sector will take effect on September 11, 2018, as the first phase. The second phase that will be implemented two months later, presumably in the month of November will include the following; 5. Watch shops and eyeglass shops 6. Electrical Appliances 7. Electronic shops The third phase that will be implemented in mid-January will target the following; 8. Medical Equipment Store 9. Construction Materials Shops 10. Auto-spare parts shop 11. Carpet Shops of all kinds 12. Confectionary shops Saudization of these 12 jobs was first announced in January base on a decree from Minister of Labor and Social Development that limit work in these fields to Saudi men and women in the start of New Hijri Year. Saudization aims to empower men and women citizens of the Kingdom through employment opportunities and boosting their participation in the private sector.


The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia wants to open more job opportunities for its local citizen with an aim to cut down unemployment and create more jobs for their qualified residents. According to Shoura Council member Saeed Bin Qasim Al-Khaldi Al-Maliki, there is a need to open more job opportunities for their own nationals and lessen the expat-dependency especially in health and education sector where there are 60,000 jobs occupied by expats! "We should not depend on these jobs on the non-Saudis forever while we have qualified Saudis who are capable of doing perfectly the jobs not only in these two sectors but in all other fields," he said. With this, he is pushing for nationalization of educational jobs in Saudi Universities. He added, there are many Saudis with Masters and Ph.D. degrees who can take over the jobs of many foreigners. According to Al-Maliki, there were 60,000 jobs in the sector of education and health currently occupied by foreigners. These jobs he said, is open for nationalization. Aside from this, he said that there are 41,000 non-Saudis being employed by the government and the Kingdom should not depend on expats in terms of its local employment. Al-Maliki confirms that there are a large number of qualified Saudis who are capable of working in the health sector. This plan is a part of Saudi's Vission 2030 that seeks to reduce the overall unemployment rate from 11.6% to 7%, overhaul the education system and increase the female participation rate from 22% of the workforce to 30%. Part of this is to create 450,000 new jobs for Saudis by 2020.


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Wednesday, June 06, 2018

SSS Branches and Contact Info in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar & Bahrain

As Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), it is important that we continue to pay our membership contribution in Social Security System (SSS) wherever we are in the world. We all know that working abroad is not forever, that is why we should secure our retirement pension. As a member of SSS, we are entitled to its benefits such loan, sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, even death or funeral.
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As Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), it is important that we continue to pay our membership contribution in Social Security System (SSS) wherever we are in the world. We all know that working abroad is not forever, that is why we should secure our retirement pension. As a member of SSS, we are entitled to its benefits such loan, sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, even death or funeral. Shout out for OFWs in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. Here is the list of SSS Branches and Contact Information in the Middle East where you can go for different kinds of transactions or check your membership. Saudi Arabia 1. Al Khobar Adress: Philippine Overseas Labor Office Ground Floor, Gulf Center Building, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Contact Numbers: Tel No. (9665) 5890-3597 Foreign Representative: John L. Sibbaluca Email Address: alkhobar@sss.gov.ph 2. Jeddah Address: Philippine Consulate General, 4663 Al Fajer Street, Al-Rehab District 3 P.O. Box 4794, Jeddah, KSA Contact Numbers: Tel No. (9662) 6670925 Foreign Representative: Michael DG. Ingal Email Address: jeddah@sss.gov.ph 3. Riyadh Address: Embassy of the Philippines Site D4, Collector Road C, Diplomatic Quarters, Riyadh 11693, KSA, P.O. Box 94366 Contact Numbers: Tel No. (9665) 54782440 Foreign Representative: Danilo Q. Calape Email Address: riyadh@sss.gov.ph To contact SSS in Saudi via the 1-800 International Toll-Free Call Services, dial 800-863-0022. Or you may email your SSS concerns to ofw.relations@sss.gov.ph. United Arab Emirates (UAE) 1. Abu Dhabi Address: Embassy of the Philippines, W-48, Street No. 8, Sector 2-23, Plot 51, Al Qubaisat, Abu Dhabi, UAE Mobile No. (97150) 908-9407 Representative: Ruel A. Velasco Email: abudhabi@sss.gov.ph 2. Dubai Philippine Overseas Labor Office 35 Beirut Street Extension 2, Al Qusais 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mobile No. (971) 5621-23426 E-mail:dubai@sss.gov.ph Representative: Lydia E. Cabagnot Qatar 1. Doha Address: Philippine Overseas Labor Office Corner Al Furat St. 960 & Al Qaisoum St. 827, Onaiza Area, Doha, State of Qatar, P.O Box 24900 Tel. No. (974) 448078599 Mobile no. (974) 661-43076 Emai: doha@sss.gov.ph Representative: Migchael D. Ingal Kuwait 1. Kuwait Philippine Overseas Labor Office Villa 152, Block, Nouman Bin Basher Street, Corner Damascus Road, Failha, The State of Kuwait. P.O. Box No 26288 Mobile No. (+965) 6097-1901 Email: kuwait@sss.gov.ph Representative: Jeremy M. Redulla Bahrain 1. Bahrain Address: Embassy of the Philippines Villa No. 939, Road No. 31952, Block 332 Mahooz Area Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Mobile No. (973 3690-6218 E-mail:bahrain sss.gov.ph Representative: Edre G. Bayno You can also call SSS Branches using toll-free cal services numbers; UAE – 800-0639-0038 Saudi Arabia – 800-863-0022 Qatar – 00800-100-260 Bahrain – 8000-6094 With the above-mentioned SSS Branches and Contact information, you can do the following; Registration and issuance of new SSS numbers for members in the regular and Flexi Fund programs Verification of previously issued SSS number Verification of SSS Contributions Summary Verification of loans previously availed(short-term and housing loans) Assisting members in the proper accomplishment of registration and payment forms Receiving and screening of SSS Loan applications(Salary Loans) Receiving of requests for data amendment Receiving and screening of SSS Claim applications(Sickness, Maternity, Disability, Death, Retirement and Funeral claims) Forwarding of requests from members pertaining to the disposition of their SSS checks Conduct of information dissemination to OFWs in their respective place of work by appointment and with proper coordination with the Philippine Embassy Receive applications for the Unified Multi-Purpose ID
Shout out for OFWs in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. Here is the list of SSS Branches and Contact Information in the Middle East where you can go for different kinds of transactions or check your membership.
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Saudi Arabia
1. Al Khobar

Adress: Philippine Overseas Labor Office Ground Floor, Gulf Center Building, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Contact Numbers: Tel No. (9665) 5890-3597

Foreign Representative: John L. Sibbaluca

Email Address: alkhobar@sss.gov.ph


2. Jeddah
Address: Philippine Consulate General, 4663 Al Fajer Street, Al-Rehab District 3 P.O. Box 4794, Jeddah, KSA
Contact Numbers: Tel No. (9662) 6670925
Foreign Representative: Michael DG. Ingal 
Email Address: jeddah@sss.gov.ph

3. Riyadh
Address: Embassy of the Philippines Site D4, Collector Road C, Diplomatic Quarters, Riyadh 11693, KSA, P.O. Box 94366
Contact Numbers: Tel No. (9665) 54782440
Foreign Representative: Danilo Q. Calape
Email Address: riyadh@sss.gov.ph

To contact SSS in Saudi via the 1-800 International Toll-Free Call Services, dial 800-863-0022. Or you may email your SSS concerns to ofw.relations@sss.gov.ph.

Read: SSS Retirement: Am I Qualified For Pension If There's A Gap On My Contributions?

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
1. Abu Dhabi 

Address: Embassy of the Philippines,

W-48, Street No. 8, Sector 2-23, Plot 51, Al Qubaisat, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mobile No. (97150) 908-9407
Representative: Ruel A. Velasco
Email: abudhabi@sss.gov.ph

2. Dubai
Philippine Overseas Labor Office
35 Beirut Street Extension 2, Al Qusais 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mobile No. (971) 5621-23426
E-mail:dubai@sss.gov.ph
Representative: Lydia E. Cabagnot


Qatar

1. Doha
Address: Philippine Overseas Labor Office
Corner Al Furat St. 960 & Al Qaisoum St. 827,
Onaiza Area, Doha,
State of Qatar, P.O Box 24900
Tel. No. (974) 448078599
Mobile no. (974) 661-43076
Emai: doha@sss.gov.ph
Representative: Migchael D. Ingal

Kuwait

1. Kuwait
Philippine Overseas Labor Office
Villa 152, Block, Nouman Bin Basher Street,
Corner Damascus Road, Failha,
The State of Kuwait. P.O. Box No 26288
Mobile No. (+965) 6097-1901
Email: kuwait@sss.gov.ph
Representative: Jeremy M. Redulla

Bahrain

1. Bahrain
Address: Embassy of the Philippines
Villa No. 939, Road No. 31952, Block 332
Mahooz Area Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Mobile No. (973 3690-6218
E-mail:bahrain sss.gov.ph
Representative: Edre G. Bayno

Read: Online Application For SSS Retirement Benefit For OFWs, Voluntary Members Now Ongoing

You can also call SSS Branches using toll-free cal services numbers;

UAE – 800-0639-0038
Saudi Arabia – 800-863-0022
Qatar – 00800-100-260
Bahrain – 8000-6094

With the above-mentioned SSS Branches and Contact information, you can do the following;
  • Registration and issuance of new SSS numbers for members in the regular and Flexi Fund programs
  • Verification of previously issued SSS number
  • Verification of SSS Contributions Summary
  • Verification of loans previously availed(short-term and housing loans)
  • Assisting members in the proper accomplishment of registration and payment forms
  • Receiving and screening of SSS Loan applications(Salary Loans)
  • Receiving of requests for data amendment
  • Receiving and screening of SSS Claim applications(Sickness, Maternity, Disability, Death, Retirement and Funeral claims)
  • Forwarding of requests from members pertaining to the disposition of their SSS checks
  • Conduct of information dissemination to OFWs in their respective place of work by appointment and with proper coordination with the Philippine Embassy
  • Receive applications for the Unified Multi-Purpose ID

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