American Citizen Services

Social Security

The Social Security Administration deals with claims for retirement, disability and survivor benefits, social security number applications as well as all post-entitlement issues such as changes of address, non-receipt of checks, and termination of benefits due to death.

American Citizen Services can provide basic information and forms regarding social security checks and acts as a disbursing agency for social security checks.

The Social Security Administration Regional Office is in Manila, the Philippines. You can call VARO-Manila from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, via our direct lines (63)(2) 526-5936 and (63)(2) 522-4716 or through the Embassy trunk line (63)(2) 528-6300 and request the operator to connect to SSA office.

Social Security Administration
Veterans Administration Regional Office
1131 Roxas  Boulevard
Ermita, 0930
Manila
The Philippines
http://www.ssa.gov
Email: ssad.varo.manila@ssa.gov

For more detailed information about Social Security benefits and procedures, click here.

Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs handles survivor claims, educational benefits, as well as pension and compensation. Claims for benefits must be submitted directly to the VA.

For details about available benefits and information about how to apply, click here.