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Title Source: Supreme Court: Women~s representation in Social Security Commission

Law: Republic Act No. 7688

Decision Date: Mar 3, 1994

Republic Act No. 7688 mandates the inclusion of female representatives in the Social Security Commission, ensuring that at least one woman represents both the labor and management groups in its governance.

Terms and Appointment Details of the Commission Members

The appointive members serve a term of three years.
The first six appointive members have staggered terms of one, two, and three years (two members per term length) to ensure continuity.
Vacancies other than term expirations are filled only for the remaining unexpired term.

Compensation for Commission Members

Appointive members receive a per diem of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (₱1,500) for each meeting attended.
Compensation is limited to a maximum of eight meetings per month.
Members who hear pending cases before the Commission also receive a per diem of ₱1,500.

Inclusion of Women's Representation

The law mandates the inclusion of women representatives in both labor and management groups within the Social Security Commission.
This amendment ensures gender representation in the governance of the SSS.

Effectivity Clause

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on March 3, 1994.

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