SSS: ACOP compliance deadline is on March 31, 2022; regular schedule resumes April 1, 2022

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The Social Security System (SSS) reiterates that the deadline for compliance to the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners' Program or ACOP is on March 31, 2022.

The ACOP, implemented in 2004, is a measure used by the SSS to ensure the continuous payment of benefits to the rightful pensioners in accordance with the Social Security Law.   All pensioners who have not yet complied with the ACOP for the calendar year 2021 are required to do so on or before March 31, 2022.   Retirement pensioners residing in the Philippines, on the other hand, are no longer required to do the ACOP effective October 30, 2017, but they are subject to other verification processes, if applicable.   The ACOP was suspended from March 2020 until September 2021 in view of the pandemic situation in the country.   “For over one and a half years, we have continuously granted our pensioners their respective pensions without the corresponding reporting under the ACOP since they are high-risk individuals to the virus. We have then resumed the implementation of this program last October 1, 2021, and to make up for the suspension period, we have given all covered pensioners, except those who already complied for CY 2021, a period of six (6) months or until March 31, 2022, to submit their compliance through online and alternative methods that are designed for their safety and convenience,” SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio said.   If the said pensioners fail to comply, the SSS will temporarily suspend their pensions starting with their May 2022 pensions.   “Starting April 1, 2022, we will follow the usual schedule of compliance for the program, wherein retirement pensioners residing abroad, and total disability pensioners must comply on their birth month; survivor pensioners must comply within the birth month of the deceased member; while dependents and guardians must comply on the birth month of the member or deceased member, whichever is applicable. Non-compliance to this will also lead to the temporary suspension of their pensions,” Ignacio explained.   Covered pensioners may also submit their compliance within six (6) months before their schedule, which will be considered as early compliance.   Currently, covered pensioners can course their ACOP compliance through the following methods: By sending required documents to the corporate email of the nearest SSS branch (if residing in the Philippines) or foreign office (if residing abroad) using “ACOP Compliance” followed by their name as email subject – for survivor pensioners, retirement pensioners residing abroad, total disability pensioners residing abroad, dependents, and guardians. By sending required documents through mail or courier to the nearest SSS branch (if residing in the Philippines), or foreign office or OFW-Contact Services Section (if residing abroad) – for survivor pensioners, retirement pensioners residing abroad, dependents, and guardians. By submitting the required documents through drop box at the nearest SSS branch – for survivor pensioners and total disability pensioners residing in the Philippines. By sending a written request for home visit to the SSS through the email, drop box, or mail of the Medical Services Section of the nearest SSS branch – for total disability pensioners residing in the Philippines. By requesting for an appointment with the SSS for video conference using MS Teams through email at ofw.relations@sss.gov.ph – for pensioners, dependents, and guardians residing abroad except for total disability pensioners. The establishment of the said methods is part of the SSS' continuing compliance with the Inter-Agency Task Force Resolution No. 100, which mandates the adoption of alternative modes of validation for senior citizen pensioners in lieu of personal appearances or submission of documents that require personal appearances before a notary public.   The list of documentary requirements and other information about the said methods of compliance with the ACOP is available at https://bit.ly/SSSCI2021-010, sample photos can also be found at https://bit.ly/ACOPCompliance.   The e-mail and location of SSS branches including its foreign offices can be accessed in the directory on the SSS website at https://bit.ly/SSSDirectory.   For more information, visit the uSSSap Tayo Portal at https://crms.sss.gov.ph, follow “Philippine Social Security System – SSS” on Facebook, “mysssph” on Instagram or YouTube, “PHLSSS” on Twitter, or join the SSS’ Viber Community at “MYSSSPH Updates.”

ePLDT ushers in 2022 with two Microsoft awards

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ePLDT Inc, the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, is starting the new year strong after winning two awards during the Microsoft Philippine Partner Awards 2021—further cementing its place as the industry-leading enabler when it comes to digital business solutions in the Philippines.

The awards acknowledge Microsoft partners that have demonstrated and developed innovative solutions in the past year.

ePLDT received the Tech Intensity Award, the same award it won in 2020, for excellence in driving tech intensity within the organization and its customers.

ePLDT was also awarded the Azure Customer Recruit Award that recognizes excellence in delivering outstanding business value to Microsoft by landing new cloud customers in line with Microsoft Azure.

ePLDT Inc. continues to lead the industry in the development of end-to-end technologies for enterprises across the country and well beyond in the Asia Pacific region. Specific to Microsoft technologies, ePLDT is constantly deploying its cloud experts for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Program to further enhance their technical expertise in terms of delivering cloud solutions to customers. To date, the group holds close to 100 Microsoft Certified Professionals for M365 and Azure technologies.

“These wins validate ePLDT’s commitment to providing our customers with the best digital business solutions that are up to par with global standards,” says Jojo Gendrano, FVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups. “We are grateful for our long-standing partnership with Microsoft Philippines that allows us to create such a positive impact into the lives of our community, our customers and their businesses.”

ePLDT drives Microsoft Azure capabilities by demonstrating Azure migration, innovation and educating customers on Microsoft Azure showing a higher closure rate. Likewise, the group accelerates its Azure Stack co-sell motion in Microsoft marketplace for wider market reach. With these activities, ePLDT delivered the greatest number of net Azure Customer Adds in most of the industry segments.

Fay September Ocampo, AVP & Head of Enterprise Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, was virtually present to accept and acknowledge these accolades from Microsoft for Azure Customer Recruitment Award, Tech Intensity Award and Customer Centricity (finalist) during the Go for Gold, Microsoft Partner Awards and Thanksgiving.

Last year, ePLDT also won the Para Sa Bayan special distinction award during the Microsoft Philippines Partner Awards and Appreciation Day for its efforts to enable remote learning for school and students nationwide.

For more information, visit epldt.com #

Leni-Kiko supporters in Echague, Isabela held a candle-lighting ceremony at the mural painted over by Comelec

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#LiwanagSaDilim candle lighting protest in Echague, Isabela againts COMELEC's incursion of their rights as citizens and artists.

Leni Robredo supporters lighted candles on a mural in a private property in Isabela that was unfairly removed by Comelec to protest the biased oplan baklas.

Even if you destroy the art or mock the foe. Then and again,we will repaint the walls to their original color until the walls speak for themselves that pink  is their real identity.

Actually, the shadow figures of those who stood up and repainted it, is the best picture to replace that. 

Paint exactly as shadows, with light. 

Maraming salamat sa mga volunteers at supporters natin sa Isabela, at sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas, na tumindig at mas nagpakita ng tapang ngayong araw. Patuloy na umaalab ang puso ng ating kampanya. Di magpapatinag ang people’s campaign. 

Ang paninikil ng malayang pagpapahayag gawing awiting umaalingawngaw sa gitna ng katahimikan, gawing #LiwanagSaDilim 

Tuloy ang musika ng pagasa para kay #RockstarLeni at para sa bayang hindi pagagapi.

"But you know, happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." ― Albus Dumbledore

What these people are doing is a clear sign of their fear and desperation that things are slowly spiralling out of their control. Those who believe must stand their ground. 

People are taking it to the streets. Thanks for the inspiration, COMELEC.

Always remember that the most heated things burns the brightest.

Literal chills! This is the public. This is what happens if the government failed to do what is right. Fight on mga KakamPinks! 

You can take away our posters, but never our fight. 

You can paint over our murals, but you will never stifle our voices. 

You may destroy the art but not the hope that sparked it.

it only takes a spark to keep the fire burning, pass it on.

"If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be free,

A wonderful dawn of a new day we'd see...

And if everyone lit just one little candle,

What a bright world this would be." 

- One Little Candle by Chicago

Do they realize that this action is only fanning the flames of unrest further? It’s like trying to stop a volcano from erupting. 

Defend and protect the Leni-Kiko murals! We will not back down. We will not be pushed back. We will FIGHT on! 

Naalala ko yung community pantry: the moment authorities felt threatened by the spirit of volunteerism, they tried to take it down, except people stood their ground, and it only motivated more to do the same.

They feel threatened. we feel hopeful. 

The real spirit of unity starts from below, not from the top.

This is the first time that I actively campaigned a politician, and I am proud to say that this is the best decision I have ever made.

Mahirap pero kakayanin.

Lagi't lagi para sa bayan.

Isa sa mga iniwan na salita ni Rizal, “Patuloy ko na tatanawin sa likod ng dilim ang bukangliwayway.”

Ang hindi pantay na pagtrato sa mga tumitindig ay ang hahawi sa landas ng pagkakaisa, pakikibaka, at nag-aapoy na pagmamahal. 

Nakakaiyak.

People who are supposed to protect the civilians from both extremes (Government problems and terrorists) are the same people who are enforcing fear.

Sino ang aakay sa gabing tila ndi nag-uumaga?

But then, there's always a single light that immerse and attracts one another. They made it pink once again.

In the midst of darkness, light will prevail. Hindi kailanman mababaklas ang Peoples' Campaign.

This is People's Campaign. We will make this spark ablaze until Halalan 2022.

To all volunteers for VP Leni, don’t give up. Volunteer for a better tomorrow, volunteer for a better Philippines. They might have the money to pay people but you have the courage to inspire more people to volunteer.

History has taught us to fight for what is right even in our darkest moments. Filipinos are persistent, we dont give up easily. The country needs you more than ever.

Dont let the disgusting habits of the old generation, stop you from securing our bright future.

 While we're at it, might as well shine a light onto the dark underbelly of social media manipulation. Investigate Cambridge Analytica and all that is connected to it. Find out the depth of their influence on the outcome of our elections.

"Tumindig kayo; tinitiyak ko, mayroon ding titindig sa tabi ninyo."

“Fire is catching, and if we burn, you burn with us.”

-Katniss Everdeen, Catching Fire

Kahit andito tayo sa NCR, let us show our support for our kakampinks in Isabela.

Pakikiisa sa mga tumitindig sa Isabela at sa lahat ng lumalaban sa abuso at tiraniya! Hindi natin hahayaang manaig ang kasinungalingan at inhustisya; nasa ating paninindigan at pagkilos ang #LiwanagSaDilim. IPANALO ANG LABAN! MAY PAG-ASA!