2.

Government agencies that protect workers

·0 Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) – DOLE promotes gainful employment

opportunities, protects workers, and promotes their welfare, development human
resources and maintain industrial peace. DOLE likewise handles the issuance of Alien
Employment Permits (AEP).

·1 Philippines Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) – This is the government agency

which require all employers and employees to be registered. The National Health
Insurance Program under this is aimed at providing health insurance coverage and
ensure affordable health care services for all citizens of the Philippines.

·2 Social Security System (SSS) – This is the government agency where employers and
employees are required to be registered. Funded through mandatory payroll
contribution, this is where citizens who are retired, currently unemployed or
unemployable due to disability are assisted.