22/05/2026
As part of the nationwide Labor Day Celebration, the Employees’ Compensation Commission – Regional Extension Unit I (ECC-REU I) conducted a series of Employees’ Compensation Program (ECP) Orientations for Kasambahays and Workers in the Informal Sector in various areas across Region I, including one of its stops in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
The activity aimed to strengthen awareness among kasambahays and workers in the informal sector regarding the benefits and services provided under the Employees’ Compensation Program, particularly for workers who may suffer from work-related sickness, injury, disability, or death. Participants were oriented on the different EC benefits, qualification requirements, and procedures on how to avail of the assistance and services under the program.
The orientation also highlighted the importance of social protection and inclusive workers’ welfare programs, especially for vulnerable sectors of labor. Through the conduct of the series of orientations, ECC-REU I reaffirmed its commitment to bringing government programs closer to workers and ensuring that more Filipinos are informed of their rights and benefits under the Employees’ Compensation Program.