Spain and the Philippines agree to coordinate their Social Security systems for workers between both countries
22 Sep 2026Effective: 22 Sep 202680 views
Who is affected:
Spanish workers in the Philippines, Philippine workers in Spain and their employers
Summary
Spain and the Philippines establish procedures so that workers who have contributed in both countries can access pensions and benefits. The responsible bodies and necessary procedures are coordinated.
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The administrative agreement develops the 2002 Spanish-Philippine Social Security Convention, establishing liaison bodies (INSS, ISM and TGSS for Spain; SSS and GSIS for the Philippines) and specific procedures for processing benefits. It allows the totalization of contribution periods in both countries to access retir…
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