After more than a year, a former accountant finally got his long-awaited back pay claim, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported today, Aug. 17.
In a statement, DOLE said “Rene” (not his real name) received a cheque worth ₱479,906.94 through its Single Entry Approach (SEnA) Program.
LEGAZPI CITY - The Department of Labor Employment (DOLE) in Bicol has helped a house helper get her retirement pay from her employer through its Single Entry Approach (SEnA) program. Johana Vi Gasga, DOLE-Bicol spokesperson, on Wednesday said Rosita Pajares or "Nanay Rosing" started working as "kasambahay" for her Manila-based employer in 1991, doing "all around" chores. Now 67 years old, she has no choice but to retire. From house cleaning, preparation of daily meals, doing the laundry, and babysitting to performing other household tasks-these were the daily routine of Pajares during her 30 years in service. "As soon as she arrived home in Camarines Norte, she was told that she is entitled to retirement pay. Still not convinced, she visited the DOLE Office in Camarines Norte and asked about her entitlements as kasambahay. Upon validation of Pajares' (Nanay Rosing) case under the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) Program, DOLE- Bicol thru Camarines Nor