SSS union holds 1st national convention

Officials of the Social Security System (SSS) employees’ union presented a certificate of appreciation to Sen. Antonio Trillanes (5th from left) at the 1st National Convention of the Alert and Concerned Employees of the SSS (ACCESS) at the El Cielito Hotel in Sta. Rosa, Laguna on November 17. Trillanes, Chairman of the Senate’s Civil Service Government Reorganization Committee, was keynote speaker during the three-day event, which carried the theme "Standing Firm Towards Achieving Our Commitment." Karina Constantino David, who is a member of the Government Service Insurance System’s Board of Trustees and former Civil Service Commission Chairperson, also delivered a message to SSS employees as guest speaker. Shown in photo are ACCESS President Dr. Carolina Basilio (3rd from right) and Executive Vice President Ramon San Andres (6th from left) with ACCESS officials. (Raffy Rico)