For the first time in history, the Social Security System (SSS) joined the Philippine government delegation at the InvestPhilippines Business Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting. This landmark participation marks the debut of a dedicated Philippine country pavilion at the prestigious global gathering, signaling the nation’s readiness to engage with the world’s top economic leaders.
Throughout the week-long event, SSS leadership actively participated in high-level panel sessions, positioning the pension fund as a key driver of long-term economic growth through Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, and disciplined investment strategies.
On the opening day, SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes de Claro spoke at the session titled “Harnessing AI-Enabled FinTech in Emerging Markets.” He emphasized that while AI is a powerful catalyst for modernization, its implementation at SSS remains firmly rooted in the fund’s core mission.
“AI is a practical tool to enhance our service delivery and decision-making,” PCEO De Claro stated. “However, it must be anchored on transparency, rigorous governance, and our primary mandate: providing meaningful protection to our members and their families.”
On Day 2, the SSS delegation, including PCEO De Claro and Commissioner Victor Alfonso A. Limlingan, Jr., pivoted the conversation toward sustainable finance. In the sessions “Pension Funds as Anchors of Growth” and “Shifting from Projects to Platforms,” they shared the SSS’s approach to value creation.
The discussions highlighted two critical pillars:
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Disciplined Investment: Utilizing strategic asset allocation to ensure the fund’s longevity.
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Institutional Governance: Maintaining a stable and transparent framework to attract global partnerships.
The SSS’s presence in Davos directly reflects the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who has consistently messaged that the Philippines is “open to partnerships, ready to innovate, and ready to compete.”
Ambassador Bernard Faustino La Madrid Dy reinforced the importance of this global footprint, noting that being “present and engaged” on such platforms is vital for the country’s international standing.
By participating in the WEF, the SSS reaffirms its evolution into a forward-looking public pension fund. The agency remains committed to supporting national development goals while ensuring that the welfare of its members is safeguarded across generations.
For more information, members may visit the official SSS website or follow our social media channels for updates on global engagements and digital service enhancements.
