SSS welcomes new acting SSC member Robert Joseph De Claro

The Social Security System (SSS) welcomes Commissioner Robert Joseph M. De Claro, one of the new acting members of the Social Security Commission (SSC) representing the Employers’ Group.

As a member of the SSS’ highest governing board, De Claro shares in the responsibility for the governance of the SSS in terms of providing policy directions, monitoring, and overseeing management actions with powers and duties specified in Section 4 of Republic Act No. 11199 or The Social Security Act of 2018.

De Claro has extensive experience and expertise in spearheading, establishing, and managing startup and operating entities.

Prior to this, he has held various executive positions for different companies such as President and CEO of People4u, Inc.; Operating Partner of FutureNow Business Services Inc.; President and General Manager of JMango Philippines, Inc.; General Manager, APAC of GlobalOne Solutions, Inc. and Cloud Sherpas; among others.

He started his career with Nestle Philippines in 1993 and was an Expat in Australia and the Nestle Headquarters in Switzerland.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specialization in Information Technology at the De La Salle University in 1992.

Other members of the SSC include Secretary of Finance Benjamin E. Diokno (ex-officio Chairperson); SSS Acting President and CEO Rolando L. Macasaet (Vice-Chairperson); Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido E. Laguesma (ex-officio member); and Commissioners Diana Pardo Aguilar, Anita Bumpus-Quitain, Jose C. Julio, Manuel L. Argel Jr., and Eva B. Arcos.