DepEd expresses gratitude for partners' support in Palarong Pambasa 2023

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Ahead of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa, the Department of Education (DepEd) conveyed the agency’s appreciation to the partner for their support during the Turnover Ceremony of Sponsorships and Donations held at the Bulwagan ng Karunugan, DepEd Central Office on July 19.

“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our esteemed partners for their unwavering support in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa. Your contribution has been nothing short of invaluable, playing a vital role in ensuring the success of our student-athletes, technical officials, and all those involved in this prestigious event,” Undersecretary for Operations Revsee A. Escobedo said.

Spearheaded by the External Partnerships Service (EPS), the turnover ceremony was attended by 19 DepEd-Central Office partners, who received plaques of appreciation from the Department for their support.

The partners recognized in the event were AQA Advertising; BDO Network Bank; Citystate Savings Bank; Enchanted Kingdom; Fortune Life Insurance Incorporated; Geneva Office of Human Rights Education (GO HRE); Golden Global Commercial and Trading Services; and House of Branded Lifestyle Inc.

International Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Latter-Day Saints Charities; Marylindbert International, Inc.; MSP Golden Dragon Manufacturing Corporation; NAPSSPHIL; National University Manila; Otsuka-Solar Philippines Inc.; PHILUSA; REX Education; Rise and Build International Foundation; SMS Philippines and Unilever were also commended in the said event.

Assistant Secretary for Operations and Palaro 2023 Secretary General Francis Cesar B. Bringas hopes that the partners will continue supporting the annual scholastic sports meet and other DepEd programs.

"We welcome you to this event, and we are confident that your sponsorships and your donations for this year will be the same or more by 2024, 2025, 2026, and so on. Thank you very much to all of you for answering our call for partnership and convergence with the private sector,” Asec. Bringas said.

National Finance Congress (NFC) 2023: Revolutionize the financial landscape in the era of digitalization!

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SSS ties up with PSA to provide simpler, seamless delivery of services

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The Social Security System (SSS) has taken the lead as the pioneer government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) to forge a partnership with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for the integration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) with the SSS.

To mark the occasion, SSS and PSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the partnership towards the seamless implementation of PhilSys-enabled services in SSS.


“The adoption of PhilSys will open many opportunities in improving the delivery of our services, including our digital transactions, and in providing all Filipinos better access to social security protection,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said.


Macasaet added he looks forward to the positive impact of the partnership that will benefit SSS members and stakeholders not only in the Philippines but also across the globe.


Under the MOU, SSS and PSA will work jointly and share information and resources to achieve the objectives of PhilSys, particularly the simplification of public transactions and the implementation of a seamless service delivery system. Moreover, the partnership will delve into exploring various applications of PhilSys within the SSS and identify other opportunities for joint projects and programs.


Among the projects that have been identified, which are expected to be implemented within the third quarter of 2023, is the use of PhilSys authentication services and the PhilID/ePhilID for strengthened verification of members transacting online thru the My.SSS Portal and ensuring uniqueness checks for the issuance of a new SSS ATM Pay Card.


PSA Undersecretary, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Claire Dennis S. Mapa expressed his confidence in the partnership that will broaden the transition to digital, online citizen-centric delivery of services to Filipinos.

The PhilSys, established through Republic Act No. 11055 or the Philippine Identification System Act, aims to provide valid proof of identity for all citizens and resident aliens in the Philippines to promote ease of doing business for both the government and private sectors and accelerate the country’s transition into a digital economy, among other benefits.