MidanaoToday.com | Construction Surveyor quickly gets P110K retirement claims from DOLE- SEnA
MALAYBALAY CITY – A 70-year-old retiree from Bukidnon finally received his retirement pay after reaching out to the DOLE Bukidnon field office, after almost six years without any response from his employer.
The surveyor, who worked for 17 years under a construction company based in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, signified his intention to retire from his employment upon reaching the age of 65, but the company merely kept on promising to pay his claims without making the necessary processing of his documents.
Raul Valmores, DOLE-X BukPFO chief, said that the claimant’s request for assistance, through the Department’s Single Entry Approach (SEnA), was received on March 7, 2024 and was scheduled for a conference on March 20 with his employer.
Unfortunately, the management did not show up. During the re-scheduled conference on March 25, both parties amicably settled for P110,000 as the claimant’s retirement benefits, which he duly received in checks on April 12, 2024.
The claimant was grateful for the assistance from DOLE for he can now enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
“Mapasalamaton gyud ko sa akong kompanya na gi trabahoan. Ilaha gyud gidali ug process akong hangyo,” Rudy expressed his gratitude for the efficiency of the process in handling his claim.
[I am grateful for the company I used to work since they were quick on processing my request.]
Reflecting on his journey, the claimant said, “Ang akong pagtrabaho sa construction, usa ka trabaho nga ako gyud gihigugma. Mapasalamaton ko sa mga oportunidad nga gihatag niini kanako ug sa mga panaghigalaay nga akong nahimo. Ug karon, sa pagsugod nako isip usa ka retiredo, naghinam-hinam ko sa pagdawat sa kalipay sa pagretiro ug pagtagamtam sa mga bunga sa akong paghago.”
[Working in construction has been a labor of love for me. I am grateful for the opportunities it has afforded me and the friendships I have forged along the way. And now, as I embark on this new chapter, I am excited to embrace the joys of retirement and savor the fruits of my labor.]
Valmores said the claimant’s story serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions made by workers in every sector and the importance of ensuring that they are duly recognized and supported, especially as they transition into retirement.
The SEnA Program provides speedy, impartial, inexpensive, and accessible settlement procedure for all labor or employment issues to prevent them from ripening into full-blown disputes or actual labor cases. (DOLE-10)
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