Manila, March 26 -- Sixty-three workers in Surigao del Norte received a total of PHP1.45 million in financial relief during the first quarter of 2026 through the Department of Labor and Employment's Single-Entry Approach (SENA) program, officials said Thursday.

Data from DOLE-Surigao del Norte (DOLE-SDN) showed the agency received 53 Requests for Assistance (RFAs) from employees seeking help with workplace disputes during the period.

"These cases involved common workplace concerns, including unpaid wages, monetary claims, and other employment-related disputes," DOLE-SDN said.

Of the RFAs filed, 37 were settled through the SENA program, resulting in financial settlements totaling PHP1,445,398.40.

"The settlement helped 63 workers recov...