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MANILA -- The Social Security System announced on Wednesday the launch of a facial authentication system that will allow pensioners to complete the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) requirement without needing to visit SSS branches. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph de Claro said the system uses biometric liveness checks to verify the identity of pensioners online.&quot;This makes compliance easier, faster, and more secure, ensuring uninterrupted pension payments,&quot; de Claro said in a statement. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/2/26/sss-announces-10-percent-pension-increase-no-contribution-hike-1807">SSS announces 10 percent pension increase, no contribution hike</a></div>The feature is available to pensioners registered in the National ID System (PhilSys) including:- Retirement pensioners aged 80 and above - Residing in the Philippines Retirement pensioners - Living abroad Survivorship (death) pensionersDe Claro explained that pensioners do not need to log in to the agency&#x27;s My.SSS.  Pensioners can access a dedicated ACOP icon on the <a href="http://www.sss.gov.ph">SSS homepage </a>that guides them through the facial scan and biometric verification process using any camera-enabled device, through the Philippine Statistics Authority&#x27;s (PSA) National ID eVerify system. &quot;The verification process takes less than a minute and immediately updates SSS records while confirming that a live person is present, preventing fraudulent activity,&quot; added de Claro. Pensioners without compatible devices may seek assistance at SSS branches through E-Centers.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/2/16/sss-reserve-funds-breach-p1-trillion-1227">SSS reserve funds breach P1 trillion</a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/2/16/sss-reserve-funds-breach-p1-trillion-1227"> </a></div>Traditional options, including in-person visits or scheduled video appointments, remain available, he said.  De Claro said the initiative is part of the agency&#x27;s efforts to enhance digital services for nearly four million SSS pensioners. This, he said, makes compliance to ACOP requirements more convenient while reducing travel burdens amid rising living costs. &quot;No travel. No hassle. Just quick, secure verification from home,&quot; he said.

The SSS has launched a facial authentication system that will allow pensioners to complete the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners requirement without needing to visit SSS branches.

The SSS has launched a facial authentication system that will allow pensioners to complete the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners requirement without needing to visit SSS branches.

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SSS launches facial authentication for pensioners' liveness check

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Published March 11, 2026 06:43 PM PHT

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