Category Archives: SSS

Investigations conducted by SSS do not violate a person’s right to privacy

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Erineus

As a final note, we do not agree with the CA’s pronouncement that the investigations conducted by SSS violate a person’s right to privacy.  SSS, as the primary institution in charge of extending social security protection to workers and their … Continue reading →

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A spouse who claims entitlement to death benefits as a primary beneficiary under the Social Security Law must establish two qualifying factors, to wit: (1) that he/she is the legitimate spouse; and (2) that he/she is dependent upon the member for support

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Erineus

The law in force at the time of Florante’s death was RA 1161.  Section 8 (e) and (k) of said law provides: Section 8. Terms Defined. For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall, unless the context indicates … Continue reading →

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Does the suspension of “all claims” as an incident to a corporate rehabilitation also contemplate the suspension of criminal charges filed against the corporate officers of the distressed corporation?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Erineus

The issue to be resolved then is: does the suspension of “all claims” as an incident to a corporate rehabilitation also contemplate the suspension of criminal charges filed against the corporate officers of the distressed corporation? This Court rules in … Continue reading →

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Are Illegitmate children entitled also to death benefit of their father?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Erineus

As to the issue of who has the better right over the SSS death benefits, Section 8(e) and (k) of R. A. No. 8282[27] is very clear. Hence, we need only apply the law. Under the principles of statutory construction, … Continue reading →

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Can the SSS deny the petitioner’s application for survivor’s pension on the sole ground that she was not the legal spouse of Bonifacio “as of the date of his retirement;” hence, she could not be considered as his primary beneficiary under Section 12-B(d) of Rep. Act No. 8282?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Erineus

In the Resolution dated July 19, 2005, the Court required the parties, as well as the Office of the Solicitor General, to file their respective comments on the issue of whether or not the proviso “as of the date of … Continue reading →

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