SSS resumes campaign vs erring employers in Southern Luzon
Social Security System (SSS) Vice President for Luzon South 1 Division Engr. Edwin Igharas explains to the warehouse’s employer representative on how to register their business with the SSS during the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign in Cabuyao City. Joining Igharas are SSS Accounts Officer Caroline Masa (center) and SSS Calamba Acting Branch Head Sherry Lou Portas (left).
The Social Security System (SSS) Luzon South 1 Division started this year’s Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign with its 13 branch offices simultaneously issuing written notices to delinquent employers in the region.
SSS Vice President for Luzon South 1 Division Edwin S. Igharas said that 132 erring employers in Cavite, Laguna and Quezon received violation notices wherein 87 of them failed to remit P15.48 million worth of SSS contributions with corresponding penalties while 45 employers got a stern warning for not registering their businesses with the SSS.
“Employees rely on their SSS benefits for financial security in times of need. Employers’ failure to register their businesses and remit their workers’ contributions not only violates the law but it also deprives their employees with the benefits they rightfully deserve,” Igharas said.
He underscored that the RACE Campaign shows SSS’ commitment to enforce the law so they can protect the rights of workers in the region. “Employers must understand that timely and accurate contribution remittance is more than a legal obligation but a moral responsibility.”
He explained that SSS is giving these delinquent employers 15 days to coordinate with their respective branch offices and settle their contribution delinquencies to avoid any legal consequences, noting that business owners can take advantage of existing condonation programs and flexible payment terms.
“We are sending a clear message that SSS will take necessary actions to uphold the welfare of Filipino workers. We urge all employers to comply voluntarily and work with us in building a more secure future for their employees,” he added.
He concluded that failure to comply may result in imprisonment of six years and one day to 12 years and or a fine ranging from ₱5,000 to ₱20,000.
