SSS sets release dates for 2021 December, 13th month pensions amounting to P27.5B

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The Social Security System (SSS) issued a schedule for the release of the 2021 December and 13th month pensions of its pensioners.

SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio said the total amount to be released for the said pensions stands at P27.5 billion for 3.14 million pensioners.


“We have coordinated with our partner banks to credit the pensions on given dates during the first week of December so that our pensioners can receive and use them in time for the holiday season,” Ignacio said.


Under the schedule, the dates of crediting of the said pensions for pensioners whose disbursement account is with a Philippine Electronic Fund Transfer System and Operations Network (PESONet) participating banks or e-wallets, or Remittance Transfer Companies/Cash Payout Outlets (RTCs/CPOs) are the following:

If the date of contingency is from the first to 15th day of the month: December 1, 2021.
If the date of contingency is from the 16th to the last day of the month or availed of the advance 18 months pension: December 4, 2021.
Meanwhile, for pensioners whose disbursement account is with a non-PESONet participating bank, their 2021 December and 13th month pensions will be credited to their accounts not later than December 4, 2021.


The SSS also coordinated with the Philippine Postal Corporation to expedite the delivery of the 2021 December and 13th month pensions of pensioners who are still receiving them through checks.


For those whose pensions were suspended due to previous non-compliance with the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners Program (ACOP) but whose accrued pensions are now for resumption, they will receive the said pensions on the 16th day of the month (if with PESONet participating bank disbursement account) or on their date of contingency (if with non-PESONet participating bank disbursement account).


The SSS, since 1988, has been giving 13th month pensions to its pensioners every December as an extra cash gift for them for the holidays.


Those who are entitled to the 13th month pension are SSS retirement, survivor, and total disability pensioners. Partial disability pensioners may also qualify for the 13th month pension provided that their pension duration is at least 12 months.


Pensions after December 2021 will follow their regular crediting schedule. For pensioners whose disbursement account is a PESONet participating bank or e-wallets, or RTCs/CPOs, this is the first day of the pension month, if their date of contingency is from the first to the 15th day of the month, or the 16th day of the month, if their date of contingency is from the 16th to the last day of the pension month. For those who are receiving their pensions through non-PESONet participating banks or checks, this is on their date of contingency.

For more information, visit the uSSSap Tayo Portal at https://crms.sss.gov.ph, follow the SSS on Facebook and YouTube at “Philippine Social Security System,” Instagram at “mysssph,” Twitter at “PHLSSS,” or join its Viber Community at “MYSSSPH Updates.”

Oakwood Raised 28.7 Tonnes of Rice and Essentials for over 62,900 Beneficiaries in Asia Pacific and the USA with Give with Oakwood Campaign

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The second year of Oakwood’s global community outreach was a collaborative effort from guests and 2,187 associates at participating properties across Asia Pacific and the USA

28,689kg of rice and essentials for 62,920 beneficiaries was raised through every direct reservation

Oakwood, the pioneer of serviced apartments with over 50 years of hospitality expertise, today announced the results of Give with Oakwood, the second edition of its global community outreach. Created to alleviate hunger and economic distress caused by the pandemic, Give with Oakwood is a collaborative effort between guests, associates and local community partners to drive positive social impact at destinations where Oakwood properties operate in. Continuing the success of last year’s campaign, every direct reservation received over the period 19 July to 30 September across 59 participating Oakwood properties, funded the donation of rice and essentials to impoverished members of society. A total of 28,689 kilogrammes of rice and essentials were contributed to 62,920 beneficiaries across Asia Pacific and the USA.

“A reflection of Oakwood’s commitment to caring for our guests, associates and the local communities, Give with Oakwood is our annual global outreach to make each destination a better place to live, work and play in. We are heartened by the overwhelming support from our guests in localising our contributions to impoverished families in a meaningful and impactful way. This year’s resounding success bears testament to our guests’ confidence in Oakwood’s corporate responsibility strategy and continuous effort in delivering sustainable travel experiences. Together with our associates and community partners, we remain steadfast in our resolve to spread kindness and compassion to vulnerable members in the communities where Oakwood operates in,” said Dean Schreiber, chief executive officer, Oakwood.

Recognising that hunger and poverty exist even in the most affluent cities, Give with Oakwood aims to contribute rice and essentials to a local community, charity organisation or food bank, with every direct reservation made at its properties. Within two and a half months from 19 July to 30 September 2021, the global campaign achieved astonishing results more than doubling last year’s donation to 28,689 kilogrammes of rice and essentials.

In Asia Pacific, where rice is a staple diet for most societies, Oakwood’s associates packed and delivered rice and essentials to the privileged families through community partners like Second Harvest in Japan, the Habitat for Humanity in Indonesia and The Fineland Foundation in China, just to name a few. The Oakwood team in Singapore collaborated with A Packet of Rice, a self-funded local project group, to deliver 238 care packages to destitute senior citizens.

Over in the United States, USD10 was raised for every direct reservation made, which resulted in 16,640 meals, for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s distribution network.

32nd edition of Singapore International Film Festival is now open until 5th of December

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The 32nd Singapore International Film Festival officially opened last night, with leading names in independent cinema gracing the red carpet at Shaw Theatres Lido, including award-winning Indonesian director Edwin whose critically acclaimed film ‘Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash’ made its Southeast Asian premiere. This was screened alongside the world premiere of the Festival’s commissioned short film ‘Dreaming’ by Singaporean director, Nelson Yeo. 

“It is a tremendous feeling to be back at SGIFF alongside so many members of the film community,” shares Edwin, who goes by one name. “The Festival is a key marker on my annual calendar, and it is my honour to have Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash make its regional debut here — the same Festival where I showed my first short film almost two decades ago. To witness the growth of Southeast Asian cinema throughout this time has been heartening and I thank SGIFF for being a champion of regional storytelling.” 

Adds Yeo, “Dreaming is a very special short film and it is my honor to be able to open the Festival alongside Edwin. I’m grateful to SGIFF for the opportunity and the freedom to make this film the way I envisioned it from the start. I look forward to presenting Dreaming and watching many more films back on the big screen through the course of the Festival.”

In addition to filmmakers Edwin and Nelson Yeo, Thursday night’s celebration also saw the likes of Malaysian director Tan Chui Mui (‘Barbarian Invasion’), Thai director Taiki Sakpisit (‘The Edge of Daybreak’), and American director Jake Wachtal (‘Karmalink’) traveling into Singapore for the occasion. In the spirit of community and conversation, 

Tan, Sakpisit and Wachtal will also be present for live Q&A sessions after their films are screened in cinemas, alongside local filmmakers Roystan Tan (‘24’), Panuksmi Hardjowirogo (‘Scene UnSeen’) and Quen Wong (‘Some Women’). 

“Tonight was a wonderful celebration of the Southeast Asian film community and we are extremely thankful that hundreds of guests took the time out to join us. It gives us great joy to see the return to cinema for SGIFF 32 and we are excited to continue the conversations through our FORUM banner this year, with leaders of the film community participating in panel discussions and live Q&A sessions over the next 10 days,” concludes Emily J. Hoe, Executive Director, Singapore International Film Festival. 

The 32nd SGIFF is happening now until 5 December 2021. The Festival will screen over 100 titles from more than 40 countries, hosted across multiple festival venues; screenings are held at Filmgarde Bugis+, Carnival Cinema at Golden Mile Tower, Golden Village Grand, Oldham Theatre, National Museum of Singapore, and Shaw Lido. FORUM sessions will be held at The Arts House and The Projector; and Film Academy sessions at LASALLE College of the Arts, Nanyang Technological University and WILD RICE. 

SGIFF is an event of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF), hosted by Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). 

Tickets to the Singapore International Film Festival are available for purchase on SISTIC. 

Photo caption (L: Edwin, Director of Opening Film ‘Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash’ giving his opening address, R: Boo Junfeng, Chairperson, SGIFF; Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth; Emily J. Hoe, Executive Director, SGIFF; and Thong Kay Wee, Programme Director, SGIFF