The SSS calamity loan is now open according to the government press release early yesterday as well as other agencies of the government like the GSIS calamity loan and the Pag-Ibig Fund calamity loan. Anyone who lives in an area devastated and declared to be a calamity area may now apply to avail of the said loans from the 3 agencies of the government.

SSS Calamity Loan
For those asking what the requirements are, here is a quick guide. Secure first your barangay clearance duly signed by the barangay chairman of your district and zone. This should state or prove that you are living in the area that has been declared under calamity due to typhoon Ondoy.
After the barangay clearance, you must get yourself the SSS calamity loan form to fill up necessary details needed. The SSS loan form is called ISL – 101. Note that later on, you and your company treasurer will be asked of a set of specimen signature, you have to be sure that they are identical because SSS machines are sensitive to this as well as the administrators to avoid fraud. Ask for more information from your company accountant or nearest SSS branch.