SSS Intensifies Drive Against Contribution Evaders in Panglao
The Social Security System (SSS) has stepped up its campaign to protect workers’ rights in Panglao Island, Bohol. Recently, it launched a “Run After Contributions Evaders” operation targeting businesses that fail to remit mandatory payments.
Stern Warnings to Delinquent Establishments
Six businesses received strict warnings for owing around P1.3 million in unpaid SSS contributions and penalties. This move aims to ensure employees receive their rightful social security benefits. Over 900 employers in Panglao are already registered with the SSS, reflecting the town’s booming resort industry.
Collaboration with Local Authorities
To widen coverage, the SSS is working closely with Panglao’s Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO). This partnership helps identify unregistered businesses and ensures workers are protected under the SSS system. Currently, more than 4,000 employees across 925 registered establishments depend on this protection.
Focus on Non-Compliant Businesses
The SSS plans to encourage over 1,000 unregistered establishments to formalize their businesses and report their employees. Timely payment of contributions remains a priority to guarantee members’ access to benefits like loans and health coverage.
Growth in Employer Registrations
According to local BPLO data, about 2,664 businesses are registered in Panglao as of March 2025, many in hospitality. Notably, employer registrations surged by 218 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. On average, 20 new employers register monthly, covering roughly 76 employees each.
Ongoing Commitment to Worker Welfare
The SSS continues to cooperate with Panglao’s local government to make sure workers receive proper benefits during employment-related emergencies. Since early 2025, the SSS Visayas Central 1 Division has conducted 29 such operations across Cebu and Bohol, collecting an initial P6.6 million in unpaid contributions.
This intensified action highlights the SSS’s resolve to protect Filipino workers and promote compliance among businesses in key tourism hubs like Panglao.