News Release

Department of Labor and Employment

Cordillera Administrative Region
15 January 2015
DOLE to lead Araw ng Kasambahay in Baguio
The Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE) leads preparation for the Araw
ng Kasambahay celebration set on February 6 at the Department of Interior and local
Government regional office here.
DOLE Cordillera Batas Kasambahay focal person Patrick Rillorta said they aim to
treat around 50 household helpers in the Baguio Benguet area.
Aside from fun games and activities for the participants, there will be free medical and
dental services in partnership with the Rotary Club Summer Capital, Dental Association
of the Philippines Baguio chapter and Medical Association of the Philippines
Cordillera chapter.
There will also be mini forums and orientation on the regional wage order that governs
household or domestic workers salar y as well as on related programs and services of
the Social Security Service, Philhealth, PAGIBIG and Employees Compensation
Commission, Rillorta said.
Free health and wellness services are being worked out with Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority.
Republic Act 10361 or the Batas Kasambahay signed by President Benigno Aquino III
on January 18, 2013 institutes policies for the protection and welfare of domestic
workers that include general household help, yaya, cook, gardener, laundry person.
A landmark piece of labor and social legislation that recognizes for the first time
domestic workers as similar to those in the formal sector, it also institutionalizes the
Araw ng Kasambahay.
In line with the celebration, the Technical Working Group composed by agencies, and
the City Public Employment Service Office will conduct continuing information,
education and communication activities on the Batas Kasambahay for the whole
month of January.