Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

March 31, 2022 Dear Susana Datoc, I refer to my letter of Mar 11, 2022 10:09:19 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Covid Positive Assistance. Our response to your request is due on Apr 01, 2022 10:09:19 AM. 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 Apr 29, 2022 10:09:19 AM. 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/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtNjczNzEzNzc4NTIyDA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-673713778522. Thank you. Respectfully, Zyra Glerica E. Perlora FOI Officer

April 6, 2022 Dear Susana Datoc, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Mar 11, 2022 10:09:19 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Covid Positive Assistance. Response to Request If you are an employee who suffered from a work-connected COVID, please 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 Please be informed that the information is from the ECC through this FOI request :https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEVDQy0xMDgwMzU3NTAyMDEM For more information, you may reach them through their chatbot or call at 896-7837; 899-4251 loc. 239, 227 & 228 Telefax No. : 897-7597 or visit their website ecc.gov.ph or FB page facebook.com/ecc.official or email them thru [email protected] 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). Hope this initial information helps you. Thank you so much and keep safe! Respectfully, Zyra Glerica Perlora FOI Officer