MANILA, Philippines -- The Social Security System (SSS) has expanded its electronic payment facilities in 26 SM malls nationwide.

SSS members can pay contributions and loans to SM Business Centers, which then report these transactions electronically to the agency's system.

SSS piloted its e-payment facility in four SM malls last May -- all located in Metro Manila.

Other SM malls, most of which are located in provinces, started accepting electronic payments in June, SSS said in a statement.

Participating SM branches include the Mall of Asia, Sucat, Bicutan, Taytay, Dasmariñas, Clark, Batangas, Baguio, Sta. Rosa, Marilao, Pampanga, San Lazaro, Bacoor, Lucena, Lipa, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Sta. Mesa and Manila.

SSS also announced the revised deadline for contribution payments of self-employed and voluntary members. Under the new policy, contributions for July onwards could now be paid until the 20th day after the applicable month or quarter.

Payment deadlines will be applied to a day later if these fall on a weekend or a public holiday.