SSS Luzon North 1 Division welcomes new Vice President

Photo shows Normita M. Cruz (left) assuming office as Social Security System (SSS) Vice President for Luzon North 1 Division, succeeding Nancy M. Umoso (right), who returns as SSS Baguio Branch Head. SSS File Photo

The Social Security System (SSS) has appointed Normita M. Cruz as Vice President for the Luzon North 1 Division effective January 8, 2026. With over 40 years of service in branch operations, VP Cruz, who was the former head of the SSS Angeles Branch, will oversee SSS offices in Laoag, Vigan, Candon, Bangued, Bontoc, La Trinidad, Baguio, Agoo, and La Union (San Fernando).

Her leadership is expected to further improve service delivery, strengthen branch coordination, and enhance access to SSS programs and benefits for over 700,000 members and more than 33,000 employers across Northern Luzon.

Ms. Cruz replaces Officer-in-Charge Ms. Nancy M. Umoso, who served in the division for 11 months. With the change in leadership, Umoso will revert to her former post as Branch Head III of the SSS Baguio Branch. ###