Robert Joseph Montes de Claro served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Social Security System (SSS), leading the institution through significant pension reforms and digital transformation initiatives from December 2024 until his appointment as DICT Secretary in October 2026. During his tenure at SSS, De Claro led digital transformation initiatives, including biometric verification, digital pension services and paperless transactions.
Under de Claro's leadership, SSS achieved its strongest financial position to date, with total assets reaching ₱1.35 trillion as of June 2026, marking a 7.6% increase, and the Investment Reserve Fund surpassing ₱1 trillion. De Claro was instrumental in the implementation of the Pension Reform Program (PRP), the first-ever multi-year pension increase in SSS history, which provided retirement and disability pensioners a 10% increase in their monthly pensions.
Education
De Claro earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with specialization in Information Technology from De La Salle University.
Career History
- President and Chief Executive Officer, Social Security System (SSS) – December 2024 to October 2026
- Officer-in-charge, Social Security System – October 2024; Social Security Commission member representing Employers sector – January 2023
- President and CEO of People4u Inc.; Operating Partner of FutureNow Business Services Inc.; President and General Manager of JMango Philippines Inc.; Asia-Pacific General Manager of GlobalOne Solutions Inc. and Cloud Sherpas
- Career began at Nestlé Philippines in 1993, with international assignments in Australia and Switzerland
What De Claro Could Bring to DICT Secretary
As DICT Secretary, De Claro brings a unique blend of financial stewardship, digital transformation expertise, and corporate technology experience. His background in managing large financial institutions, combined with over three decades of corporate technology leadership and proven ability to execute large-scale digital initiatives at SSS, positions him to advance the Philippines' digital transformation agenda. His experience managing board-level relationships at major financial institutions (PLDT, UnionBank, UnionDigital Bank) and his track record of implementing institutional reforms suggest he can address complex government technology challenges, including infrastructure modernization and digital service delivery.
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