NLRC RAB IX Zamboanga City

For your guidance. Thank you.

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟐𝟔𝟒, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

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🤝 An amicable settlement amounting to ₱35,000.00 was successfully reached between a security company guard and his employer through the able guidance of Executive Labor Arbiter Mylene M. Durano-Dagcuta.

Congratulations to both parties for choosing a fair and peaceful settlement.

🤝 Another amicable settlement amounting to ₱12,000.00 was successfully reached through the establishment of NLRC Ipil Sibugay Branch pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DOLE Regiona IX and NLRC RAB IX.

Congratulations to both parties for choosing a peaceful and fair resolution of the dispute.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Several aggrieved food handlers trooped to the NLRC RAB IX Office today to seek justice and formally file labor complaints against their employer involving alleged illegal dismissal and claims for separation pay.

In line with its mandate, NLRC RAB IX continues to provide accessible, prompt, and responsive labor justice services by assisting workers in the filing and processing of their complaints while ensuring that all parties are accorded due process and the opportunity for mandatory conciliation.

The NLRC remains steadfast in upholding workers’ rights and promoting fair, just, and peaceful resolution of labor disputes.

🤝 Another amicable settlement successfully facilitated by Executive Labor Arbiter Mylene M. Durano-Dagcuta.

Congratulations to both parties for reaching a peaceful resolution, and thank you for choosing conciliation and settlement.

🤝𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗗: ₱𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎🤝

A Checker and his employer in the merchandising industry successfully reached an amicable settlement amounting to ₱30,000.00 during the mandatory conciliation proceedings presided over by RAB IX Executive Labor Arbiter Mylene M. Durano-Dagcuta.

This successful settlement reflects the commitment of NLRC RAB IX in promoting industrial peace through dialogue, fairness, and speedy dispute resolution.

🤝𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 🤝

Another labor-management concern was successfully resolved through an amicable settlement facilitated under the strengthened partnership between the𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐗 (𝐍𝐋𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐀𝐁 𝐈𝐗) and the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐗 (𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐗).

A Manager successfully recovered his claimed savings fund from his finance corporation employer in the total amount of ₱𝟯𝟯,𝟭𝟰𝟳.𝟬𝟬 through a peaceful and voluntary settlement process.

The conciliation conference was presided over by 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐌. 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐚, whose guidance and commitment helped the parties arrive at a fair and mutually acceptable settlement.

This successful resolution highlights the continuing commitment of NLRC RAB IX and DOLE Region IX in bringing accessible, efficient, and people-centered labor dispute resolution services closer to the public through the 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐌𝐎𝐀) between the two offices.

Through this partnership, parties from Pagadian City and nearby areas no longer need to travel all the way to Zamboanga City just to avail of NLRC services, thereby reducing transportation expenses, saving valuable time, and making the administration of justice more accessible to workers and employers alike.

The amicable settlement also demonstrates the effectiveness of dialogue, cooperation, and voluntary compliance in resolving labor-related concerns without the need for prolonged litigation.

Special appreciation is extended to Ms. Azerfa Lim, Labor and Employment Officer III (LEO III) of the DOLE Zamboanga del Sur Field Office, for her invaluable assistance and facilitation that helped make the settlement possible.

NLRC RAB IX and DOLE Region IX remain steadfast in promoting industrial peace and ensuring faster, accessible, and responsive labor justice services for all.

🤝 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐚

The National Labor Relations Commission Regional Arbitration Branch IX (NLRC RAB IX), under the leadership of 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐌. 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐚, successfully facilitated an amicable settlement amounting to ₱𝟵,𝟮𝟬𝟴.𝟵𝟰during a mandatory conciliation-mediation conference between an aggrieved picker and his employer in the rubber plantation industry.

Through the guidance of ELA Durano-Dagcuta during the proceedings, both parties were able to engage in productive dialogue and peacefully resolve the labor dispute through mutual agreement, avoiding prolonged litigation and further workplace conflict.

The successful settlement highlights the importance of mandatory conciliation-mediation conferences in encouraging fair, speedy, and accessible resolution of labor cases while preserving harmonious relations between workers and employers.

NLRC RAB IX remains committed in promoting efficient labor justice mechanisms and ensuring that aggrieved workers are provided with proper avenues for the resolution of their money claims and labor concerns.

🤝 𝐍𝐋𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐀𝐁 𝐈𝐗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 ₱𝟏𝟏𝟒,𝟎𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

The National Labor Relations Commission Regional Arbitration Branch IX (NLRC RAB IX), under the leadership of Executive Labor Arbiter Mylene M. Durano-Dagcuta, successfully facilitated various amicable settlements amounting to a total of ₱𝟭𝟭𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬.𝟬𝟬 through the assistance of the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄) 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞.

These successful settlements were made possible through the existing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the NLRC RAB IX and Department of Labor and Employment Region IX, which strengthens coordination and expands access to labor justice services, especially for parties located in far-flung areas.

Through the assistance of DOLE Zamboanga Sibugay Field Office, parties were able to actively participate in NLRC proceedings remotely, allowing faster communication, productive dialogue, and peaceful resolution of labor disputes without the need for extensive travel.

The amicable settlements highlight the continuing commitment of NLRC RAB IX to promote speedy, accessible, and worker-responsive dispute resolution mechanisms while encouraging harmonious employer-employee relations.

NLRC RAB IX likewise expresses its appreciation to DOLE Zamboanga Sibugay Field Office for its valuable support and partnership in bringing labor justice services closer to the people.

💰 𝐏𝐇𝐏 𝟑𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋

Another successful conciliation-mediation through the Single Entry Approach (SEnA)!

An aggrieved teacher and a private educational institution successfully reached an amicable settlement amounting to ₱𝟯𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬.𝟬𝟬 during the SEnA stage, avoiding the need for prolonged litigation and allowing both parties to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution in a faster and more peaceful manner.

The settlement conference was facilitated by 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐂𝐲𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐏. 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐠, whose efforts in guiding both parties toward dialogue and compromise paved the way for the successful resolution of the dispute.

This substantial settlement amount once again highlights the effectiveness of the SEnA program as a speedy, accessible, and practical mechanism in resolving labor disputes. Through sincere dialogue and cooperation, parties are given the opportunity to settle their differences without undergoing lengthy court proceedings.

SEnA continues to prove that labor disputes can be resolved not only through litigation, but also through communication, fairness, and willingness to settle.

At NLRC RAB IX, every successful settlement reflects the continuing commitment to industrial peace and meaningful dispute resolution.