Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

August 25, 2021 Dear Christine Abigail Pablo, I refer to my letter of Aug 04, 2021 02:14:21 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Board Resolution No. 21-04-14 - ECC lists Covid-19 as ‘compensable disease’: DOLE. Our response to your request is due on Aug 25, 2021 02:14:21 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request due to volume of requests received. I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Sep 22, 2021 02:14:21 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtMzA4ODE3ODY4MDgxDA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-308817868081. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica Perlora FOI Officer

August 25, 2021 Dear Christine Abigail Pablo, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Aug 04, 2021 02:14:21 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Board Resolution No. 21-04-14 - ECC lists Covid-19 as ‘compensable disease’: DOLE. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of link of related request directly to ECC: https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEVDQy01OTQzNzYwOTQ2MjcM As indicated please see the following information: If you are an employee who suffered from a work-connected COVID, pls file your EC sickness claim at the SSS branch nearest you(for private sector employees); or at the GSIS (for public sector employees). The forms are available at the SSS/GSIS/ECC website. EC Claims Requirements: 1. Certificate of Employment (indicate the last day of duty prior to contracting COVID-19. 2. RT-PCR or Swab Test Result (Positive) 3. Medical Certificate or Home Quarantine Clearance 4. 2 Valid IDs Forms (SS Form B300 Sickness Notification and SS Form B309 Accident Report) If you already have an approved EC sickness claim at SSS/GSIS, you can then file an EC cash assistance claim at the ECC. The EC CA application form is available in our FB page and the requirements are as follows: 1. Proof of Approved EC Claim Voucher from SSS/GSIS 2. RT-PCR or Swab Test Result showing POSITIVE for CoVid-19, issued by a DOH accredited testing center / Medical Certificate / Home Quarantine Clearance issued by LGU Health Office/BHERT 3. 2 Valid IDs Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III at DOLE Building, Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Thank you so much and keep safe! Respectfully, Zyra Glerica Perlora FOI Officer