Manila, June 25 -- The Social Security System (SSS) has urged anew fresh graduates, whether from senior high school or college, to apply for SSS membership and be eligible for various benefits.

"If they have time, they can already register, especially if they intend to work in a private company or establishment because it is a requirement," Christian Andrew Rillorta, information officer of the SSS North Luzon 1 office, told the Philippine News Agency during a media interview.

Application is done online and there is no need to visit any SSS office, except if they need help in registering through their website, sss.gov.ph and the my.sss portal, he said.

Rillorta said that on the website, applicants would see: "You need a number" and they...