THE Social Security System (SSS) caused the arrest of a doctor and a school owner on its third “Operation Tokhang” led by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police for violation of Social Security Act of 1997.
SSS president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Dooc said that the SSS is glad that the operation Tokhang led to the arrest of Erlinda Binanitan, owner of Skill Power Institute (SPI) and Dr. Realiza Henson, board of director of Silver Stream Publishing Corporation.
“The SSS has been doing everything to crackdown these erring employers. We have warned them several times that we will use the strength of the law to ensure that we get what’s due for our members,” said Dooc.
Based on records, Henson was impleaded together with Victor and Conchita Caluag, however, the case against her was put to archive because she has not been arraigned. The warrant of arrest was issued for the court to have the authority to try the case against Henson.
Silver Stream Publishing Corp. has an outstanding obligation of about P6 million for unpaid contributions including penalties as of to date.
The warrant of arrest was served to Henson at her clinic in private hospital in Quezon City where the accused is working as a doctor.
“With the arrest of Henson, we can finally prosecute the case against her. However, we still seek the assistance of the public to give us information on the whereabouts of Ma. Antonietta Henson who has been in hiding since the filing of the case against them,” said Dooc.
Binanitan was arrested while holding office in SPI at North Avenue, Agham Road in Quezon City. Records show that she was delinquent in paying monthly contributions of her employees starting November 2010 until June 2011.
Likewise, SPI has an outstanding obligation of about P500,000 for unpaid contributions including penalties as of to date.
“The arrest of Henson and Binanitan is a clear message that no one is the above the law and SSS will run after erring employers, whether big or small. We will ensure that the rights of members to social security is protected,” said Dooc.
Aside from Operation Tokhang, SSS also started its run after contribution evaders (Race) campaign on April 28 by visiting stalls and establishments in Greenhills Shopping Center which were found non-complaint to SS Law.
Led by Social Security Commission Chairman Dean Amado D. Valdez, the Race team posted show cause order in the stores as a stern warning that SSS will run after employers who fail to fulfill their obligations with the SSS.
“We are steadfast and unrelenting until all delinquent employers become compliant with the SS Law. Again, we wish to remind these erring employers to start doing what is right otherwise, they will be included in our list for Operation Tokhang and Race campaign,” said Dooc. (PR)