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FEATURE: After nearly two decades of service in a private company, “Marra” (not her real name) sought assistance from DOLE-NCR through its CAMANAVA Field Office over delays in the release of her final pay due to contested deductions. Through DOLE’s Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) program, she was able to successfully secure more than P4 million in final pay.

Read more: https://ncr.dole.gov.ph/news/former-employee-receives-over-p4-million-final-pay-through-doles-sena/

Report by Anna Patricia M. Martizano / DOLE-NCR CAMANAVA Field Office

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𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: The Department of Labor and Employment - National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR), through its CAMANAVA Field Office, joins the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Valenzuela City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in the “Bayanihan Para sa Balikbayang Manggagawa” National Reintegration Network and Job Fair.

The event offers local job opportunities, skills training, financial literacy sessions, and reintegration assistance for returning OFWs. Various local and overseas employers from different industries are also present at the activity.

Several government agencies are also participating through one-stop shop services, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund, OWWA, OFW Hospital, DOLE, DSWD, DepEd, TESDA, DTI, DICT, PCSO, NCMF, DHSUD, DOT, DOST, and LANDBANK.

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝟒 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐍𝐂𝐑'𝐬 𝐒𝐄𝐧𝐀

After nearly two decades of service in a private company, “Marra” (not her real name), a former employee, sought assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment - National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR), through its CAMANAVA Field Office (CFO), after experiencing delays in the release of her final pay due to contested deductions.

Despite communicating with her former employer regarding the matter, the issue remained unresolved for several months, prompting her to seek legal advice. She was later advised to file a Request for Assistance (RFA) through the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) to explore possible settlement before pursuing a formal labor case.

Marra filed her RFA online on March 10 and immediately received confirmation from DOLE-NCR CFO. Within days, a conciliation-mediation conference was scheduled. Through this, DOLE facilitated discussions between the parties, allowing both sides to openly discuss their concerns and work toward a mutually acceptable resolution.

Eventually, the parties reached an amicable settlement through the SEnA process, resulting in the release of Marra’s final pay amounting to more than P4 million without the need for formal litigation. Marra expressed gratitude to DOLE and the SEnA program for helping resolve the matter through dialogue and mediation.

“Very thankful ako kasi ini-expect ko na matutulungan ako ni DOLE ma-resolve [itong] nangyari, at nagawa naman,” she shared. “Natuwa ako na mayroon palang ganitong process na hindi agad [kailangan ng] lawyer, and if kaya pang pag-usapan, pag-usapan muna para ma-prevent din na masayang oras ng bawat parties.”

She also encouraged workers experiencing similar situations to seek assistance from DOLE, emphasizing the importance of remaining objective and open to dialogue during the conciliation process.

The DOLE Single Entry Approach (SEnA) is a 30-day mandatory conciliation-mediation that provides an accessible, impartial, and inexpensive settlement procedure for labor and employment issues. Workers with labor-related concerns may file their Request for Assistance online through the DOLE Assistance for Request Management System (ARMS) at https://arms.dole.gov.ph or visit the nearest DOLE Field Office for assistance.

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: On May 14, 2026, the Department of Labor and Employment - National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR), through its CAMANAVA Field Office, participated in the livelihood assistance awarding of the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) in coordination with the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP). The awarding activity was held at 3S Mapulang Lupa, Valenzuela City.

A total of 26 beneficiaries received Carinderia livelihood packages to support them in starting their own businesses or enhancing their existing businesses, providing additional opportunities for sustainable income and livelihood.

Through this, DOLE continues to reaffirm its commitment to uplifting communities by providing livelihood opportunities that promote self-reliance, productivity, and inclusive economic growth.

Photos courtesy of PCUP


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