Social Security System honors top employers and partners

The Social Security System (SSS) held its 2026 Balikat ng Bayan Awards in Quezon City to recognize outstanding employers and partners that support the agency in providing social security protection to Filipino workers and their beneficiaries.

SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph M. de Claro stated that the awards celebrate the commitment of organizations that help ensure member protection and family security. The ceremony honored two top employers, four collection partners, four disbursement partners, three accredited partner agents, and 11 media organizations, along with six special citations.

Golden Arches Development Corporation and Lachi’s Dessert Bakery, Inc. received the Top Employer Awards for the Large Accounts and Branch Accounts categories, respectively. Winners were selected based on their compliance with the Social Security Act of 2018, including timely submission of employment reports, accurate contribution payments, and active use of SSS digital services.