SSS Agoo partners with Pugo LGU for COS, JO workers’ social security protection
Photo shows Social Security System (SSS) Acting Vice President for Luzon North 1 Division Nancy M. Umoso (3rd from left), SSS Agoo Branch Head Roderick M. Andrada (5th from left), Pugo Mayor Geralyn Garcia Bulao (4th from left), and Pugo Acting Municipal Treasurer Maricel Lumpias (6th from left) after signing a Memorandum of Agreement for the social security coverage and protection of 47 Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers under the KaSSSangga Collect Program last 14 October 2025 at the Pugo Municipal Hall. Joining them are (from left) SSS Agoo Senior Analyst Kim Rogel Alban, CEO II of the Accounts Management Section of SSS Agoo Arvi Jonathan Resultay, Pugo Budget Officer Mariel Regaspi and Pugo Municipal Accountant Rodel Calaraza.
PUGO, La Union – The Social Security System (SSS) Agoo has partnered with the Local Government of Pugo to provide social security coverage and protection to its 47 municipal workers under Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) under the KaSSSanga Collect Program (KCP).
“Under the MOA, SSS shall register LGU Pugo’s JOs and COS workers as SSS Self-Employed members, while LGU Pugo shall be responsible for the collection and remittance of their SSS contributions through an automatic salary deduction scheme. ” Umoso said.
She added that JOs and COS workers in the government are not covered by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Law, hence the expansion of SSS coverage in the professional sector.
“Through the KCP, they will have access to a wide range of benefits, including sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, death, and funeral, as well as loan privileges,” Umoso added
The monthly contribution of Self-Employed members ranges from ₱760 to ₱5,280, depending on their declared monthly income, inclusive of Employees’ Compensation (EC) contributions ranging from P10.00 to ₱ 30.00.
The EC Program is an additional benefit for employed and self-employed members in case of work-related sickness, injury, or death.
SSS Agoo Branch head Roderick Andrada calls on all other government agencies and Local Government Units in the 2nd district of La Union to enroll their JO and COS workersunder the KaSSSanga Collect Program.
“Interested agencies are always welcome to visit our branch and learn more about the benefits of the KCP. This initiative is a meaningful way to show appreciation and recognition for the valuable contributions of JO and COS workers in advancing local governance initiatives,” Andrada concluded. ###
