KALIBO, Aklan (PIA) --The Social Security System urged employers in the private sector to be consistent in the remittance of contributions of their employees.

Recently, SSS Visayas West 2 Division conducted in Kalibo its first Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) activity this 2024 to remind employers of their legal obligations to their employees which will ensure social security coverage and protection of the rights and welfare of the workers in the private sector.Delete

“Here in Panay, we are tasked to conduct the same and our purpose is not only to enforce the Social Security Law but also to educate our employers that the SSS is here not only to enforce the law but to educate them and inform the employees as well of their rights,” he noted.

The RACE team visited seven business establishments in Kalibo and handed them a Notice of Violation, providing the employers 15 days to comply and settle the unpaid contributions.

Chief Executive Officer II Elmer B. Sendico of Employer Delinquency Monitoring Department of SSS WV Division and also part of the RACE team explained that prior to conducting RACE activity, the accounts services section of the branch sends the billing to the employers and makes follow-ups. If the employers failed to comply despite notices, their candidacy for RACE will follow.

Based on the report of SSS, most of the reasons for the delinquency of employers for non-payment was due to busyness and such had been addressed by the agency.

“Actually, SSS little by little transformed into digital mode of compliance with the SSS Law. Aside from we have our tellers that accept payment at the SSS branches or other banks, there are also Bayad Centers and online platforms now where payment could be through Gcash and UnionBank,” Dofitas said.  

In encouraging employers to settle their delinquencies, SSS is offering contribution penalty condonation programs such as Contribution Penalty Condonation, Delinquency Management, and Restructuring Program (CPCoDe MRP).

The team clarifies that RACE is not something to be afraid of as this only serves as a reminder to the employers and SSS is always available to assist both employers and employees. 

Joining the team during the RACE activity in Kalibo were Senior Communications Analyst Amiel Y. Genova of SSS-VW 2 Division, and from SSS-Kalibo were Branch Head Lea Hilot, CEO II Rey Mark Casaquite, information officer Stephany Joy Espino and account officers Joslyn Jizmundo and Glenn Torres. Also in attendance were PIA-Aklan and members of the Aklan media.

After Kalibo, the RACE Team was also scheduled to do the same activity in the different provinces under the VW2 Division. (AGP/SQP/PIA Aklan)