QuestionsQuestions (POEA ADVISORY NO. 11, S. 2005)
It informs concerned parties that the Social Security System (SSS) started issuing biometrics identification cards and explains the eligibility categories, where to apply, documentary requirements, and processing timeline.
A person who has made at least one (1) month contribution to the SSS.
A person receiving monthly disability, retirement, or survivor’s pension from the SSS—specifically the spouse and guardians.
A child receiving dependent’s pension from the SSS on account of the member’s retirement, total disability, or death.
At the SSS POEA Branch and all other local SSS branch offices nationwide, and at SSS representative offices at Philippine Embassies in Riyadh, Brunei, Hong Kong, Kuwait, London, Qatar, and Taipei.
Any of the following: passport, PRC card, Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB), or a valid driver’s license.
The applicant may present any two (2) documents from the listed alternative documents, with at least one document showing the individual’s photo.
Examples include: Birth Certificate, Voter’s ID, Postal ID, Senior Citizen Card, TIN Card, Police Clearance, NBI Clearance, and Alien Certificate of Registration (any two may be submitted, with at least one photo ID).
To ensure biometric/identity matching can be properly verified by including a document that clearly shows the person’s photo for identification purposes.
About one (1) month.
They will be notified via text message or phone call.
It was adopted on 23 June 2005 and signed by Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, Administrator.
It is primarily administrative guidance—explaining issuance policy mechanics (eligibility categories, where to apply, what documents to submit, and processing time), not creating new substantive benefits.
Examples include PRC-recognized professional association cards, NBI clearance, police clearance, and OWWA IDs. This matters because applicants must secure documents from the proper issuing authorities to satisfy eligibility/identity verification requirements.