Declaration of Social Security Week, Sept 1-7, 2003

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PROCLAMATION NO. 440: Declaration of Social Security Week, Sept 1-7, 2003

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Title Supreme Court: Declaration of Social Security Week, Sept 1-7, 2003

Law: Proclamation No. 440

Decision Date: Aug 11, 2003

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declares "Social Security Week" in the Philippines to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the Social Security Act of 1954 and raise public awareness about the importance of Social Security System membership and its contribution to nation building.

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Historical Significance of Social Security Act

Commemorates the signing of the Social Security Act of 1954 on September 1, 1957.
Marks a vital milestone in establishing a social security mechanism for Filipinos.

Celebration of the 46th Anniversary of SSS

Celebrated on September 1, 2003.
Highlights the Social Security System (SSS) as the primary government institution managing social security programs.
Focuses on protection for private sector workers, informal sector, overseas contract workers, and self-employed individuals.

National Interest and Public Awareness

Aims to increase public awareness on social security matters and issues.
Encourages every Filipino citizen to assume personal responsibility for economic and social welfare by being active SSS members.

Purpose of Social Security Week

To emphasize the role of SSS in developing and promoting universal, equitable, and viable social security protection.
Stresses world-class service delivery by SSS.

Focus of Activities and Programs

Promote the importance of SSS membership.
Inform about SSS programs and member benefits.
Highlight the SSS role in national development and nation building.

Mandate for Government and Public Cooperation

Requires all government departments, agencies, instrumentalities, local government units, government-owned and controlled corporations, and government financing institutions to support and cooperate.
Encourages mass media and citizens to participate actively.
Calls for conducting specific programs in coordination with the Social Security System to implement the proclamation.

Legal Authority

Declaration is made by the President of the Philippines, utilizing powers vested by law.
Officially signed and sealed in Manila on August 11, 2003, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo.

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