THE Social Security System (SSS) has served notices to 12 delinquent business establishments on Camotes Island, Cebu, in a bid to enforce compliance with social security laws and secure the welfare of 45 employed members.
In a statement sent, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, SSS acting vice president for Visayas Central 1 Division Eric Coronado led the campaign in the municipalities of San Francisco and Poro, where the agency issued formal violation notices as part of its Run After Contribution Evaders (Race) initiative. The cited employers were directed to explain their non-compliance with Republic Act 11199, or the Social Security Act of 2018.
“As the tourism industry continues to drive economic growth in Camotes Island, the SSS is taking proactive steps to assist delinquent employers in regaining good standing,” Coronado said, adding that the majority of violators are food and leisure establishments with an average of five years in operation.
According to SSS records, there are currently 111 active branch employers across Camotes’ four municipalities — Poro, San Francisco, Tudela and Pilar — employing a total of 714 workers.
“We are optimistic that the Race campaign will promote responsible business practices and ensure better protection and benefits for our member-employees,” Coronado added.
E-wheels
Complementing the enforcement effort, the SSS also deployed its mobile service unit, SSS E-Wheels, to the island to provide direct assistance to over 100 locals in Barangay Consuelo and surrounding communities.
Inquiries and membership verification topped the list of services availed during the two-day visit, followed by record updates and password resets.
“We maximized our visit by helping residents complete their SSS transactions without the need to travel to service offices in Poro or Danao City, saving them time and money,” Coronado said.
Camotes Island, located around 75 kilometers east of Cebu City, is composed of four municipalities and has been experiencing a tourism boom, prompting the SSS to strengthen outreach and compliance efforts in the area. / KOC