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  1. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is pushing for the implementation of digital government services in the Philippines, utilizing the eGovPH app to handle various citizen needs and public transactions.

Philippines Government Expands Social Security for Freelancers

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Social Security System signed a Memorandum of Understanding on October 21, 2026, to expand social security protection for an estimated 1.5 million freelancers and virtual assistants in the Philippines. The partnership aims to increase awareness and compliance with the Social Security Act of 2018, allowing freelancers to access benefits such as sickness, maternity, disability, and retirement.

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The agreement strengthens the online freelancing industry in the Philippines by encouraging freelancers to register as self-employed SSS members. This strategic partnership supports capability-building and competency development within the country's digital workforce.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology is working to implement digital government services in the Philippines using the eGovPH app for citizen transactions.

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