Sourced from Twitter (X) which I just read, the Tether team announced that starting July 1, 2024, Filipino citizens can pay their social security contributions using crypto (USDT) which runs on the TON blockchain. To ensure smooth transactions, Tether has established a partnership with Web3 shopping and infrastructure company, UQUID. For additional information, the Social Security System (SSS) is a social insurance program managed by the Philippine government to protect employees both working in the formal and informal sectors.