Manila, March 11 -- State-run Social Security System (SSS) has launched a facial authentication to allow pensioners to complete the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) requirement without visiting its branches.

In a statement on Wednesday, SSS said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance digital services for nearly 4 million pensioners nationwide and abroad, making compliance with the ACOP requirement more convenient while reducing travel burdens amid rising living costs.

SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph De Claro said the system uses biometric liveness checks to verify the identity of pensioners online.

"This makes compliance easier, faster, and more secure, ensuring uninterrupted pension paymen...