PDI named SSS’ Best Print Media Partner in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) was named by the Social Security System (SSS) as its best print media partner in Metro Manila, a recognition conferred during the insurance program’s 2026 Balikat ng Bayan Awards.

PDI was one of seven media organizations honored, together with the Laguna Courier in Luzon and Negros Now Daily in the Visayas.

For broadcast media, the best media partner winners were dzMM TeleRadyo in Metro Manila, CARE 104.3 dwAY FM in Luzon, 91.7 Ben FM in the Visayas and 91.1 Max FM Tacurong City in Mindanao.

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The SSS also recognized four reporters, two top employers, four collection partners, four disbursement partners and three accredited partner agents, while giving special citations to six other partners.

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“The success of the SSS in protecting the welfare of the Filipino workforce is anchored on its strong ties with employers and partners,” SSS president and CEO Robert Joseph de Claro said.

“Through their continued support, we are able to provide vital social security benefits and services to our members and their beneficiaries,” he added.

The Balikat ng Bayan Awards were established in 1995 to recognize the exemplary contributions of employers and partner organizations in helping the SSS deliver quality services and programs to its members in the Philippines and abroad.

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The awards ceremony was held on Sept. 21 as part of the state-run pension fund’s activities marking its 69th anniversary this September.

The award for PDI was accepted by business reporter Nyah Genelle De Leon, who has been covering the SSS beat since October 2025. Before De Leon, the SSS beat was handled by business reporter Ian Nicolas Cigaral, who previously covered finance and macroeconomy for several years before moving to the central bank and banking beat. /cb