NLRCDipolog

09/10/2026

⚖️ From Disagreement to Agreement: Another Labor Dispute Amicably Settled! 🤝

What began with a question of whether an employee who resigned was entitled to separation pay ended with both parties finding common ground.

An Accounting Clerk raised a claim for constructive dismissal, alleging that she was compelled to resign after enduring repeated insults concerning her personal appearance. After a thorough discussion of the circumstances and the possible determination of her entitlement by the Executive Labor Arbiter, both parties chose to settle.

Through the joint efforts of the LAA Michael S.M. Yee and SEADO Jose Ven Camelle C. Ello, and with both parties’ willingness to find common ground, the dispute was amicably settled with an agreement for the payment of ₱18,966.00, representing 50% of the demanded separation pay.

✨ Another dispute resolved, another step toward industrial peace!

EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS, LET DIALOGUE LEAD THE WAY! Not every labor dispute has to end in a lengthy legal battle. When both parties are willing to listen, understand each other’s positions, and negotiate in good faith, a fair and mutually acceptable settlement may be within reach.

📣 Have a labor dispute? Visit the NLRC and explore the possibility of an amicable settlement. Sometimes, the first step toward resolution is simply being willing to talk.

NLRC Sub-RAB IX – Dipolog: Promoting dialogue, protecting workers’ rights, and advancing industrial peace. ⚖️🤝

08/10/2026

🤝 **₱13,121.58 LABOR CLAIM AMICABLY SETTLED AT SRAB IX**

Another labor dispute has been successfully resolved through the **Single Entry Approach (SEnA)** at the **NLRC Sub-Regional Arbitration Branch No. IX (SRAB IX), Dipolog City**.

The case involved a **Warehouseman** employed through a **manpower agency**, with claims involving **13th Month Pay, Separation Pay, and Constructive Dismissal**.

Through the **conciliation-mediation process**, the parties were able to reach an amicable settlement amounting to **₱13,121.58**, bringing the labor dispute to a mutually agreed resolution.

This settlement demonstrates how **dialogue, conciliation, and good-faith negotiations** can help parties resolve workplace disputes efficiently and peacefully.

⚖️ **SEnA: Bridging Differences, Building Solutions.**

07/10/2026

🤝 FROM WORKPLACE CONFLICT TO AMICABLE SETTLEMENT — ₱50,849.37 SETTLEMENT AT SRAB IX

Another labor dispute has been successfully resolved
at the NLRC Sub-Regional Arbitration Branch No. IX (SRAB IX), Dipolog City.

The case involved a Clerk employed in the internet service provider industry, who sought assistance over a workplace dispute arising from concerns surrounding his employment and working environment. The complaint included claims for Separation Pay, Constructive Dismissal, Holiday Pay, and 13th Month Pay.

Through the SEnA conciliation-mediation process, the parties were given an opportunity to openly discuss their concerns, clarify their respective positions, and work toward a mutually acceptable resolution.

In every workplace, differences may arise. What matters is how we choose to address them—with respect, fairness, open communication, and professionalism. Words and actions can have a lasting impact on our colleagues, which is why fostering a respectful and supportive working environment remains important.

At the end of the day, what matters most is how we serve, how we work together, and how we treat the people we work with.

Work speaks. Character confirms. Time reveals.

Through the conciliation-mediation process, the parties successfully reached an amicable settlement amounting to ₱50,849.37, bringing the dispute to a mutually agreed resolution.

This settlement highlights the value of dialogue, good-faith negotiation, and conciliation-mediation in resolving workplace disputes and promoting harmonious labor relations.

⚖️ SEnA: Bridging Differences, Building Solutions.

07/10/2026

🤝 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐑𝐀𝐁 𝐈𝐗 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

Another successful step toward accessible and meaningful labor justice was achieved by the 𝗡𝗟𝗥𝗖 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗫 (𝗡𝗟𝗥𝗖 𝗦𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗜𝗫) – 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 through the amicable settlement of a labor dispute involving an aggrieved employee of a motor vehicle dealer company.

The employee sought assistance in pursuing his money claims arising from his employment. Through the conciliation and mediation process, the parties were able to engage in constructive dialogue and arrive at a mutually acceptable settlement, avoiding the need for prolonged litigation.

💰 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: ₱𝟳,𝟰𝟳𝟱.𝟬𝟬

The settlement was facilitated by 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖. 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗜𝗣 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗼.

SRAB IX continues to uphold its commitment to bringing labor justice closer to workers and employers, particularly through accessible, efficient, and conciliatory mechanisms that promote harmonious labor-management relations.

⚖️ Another dispute resolved. Another worker assisted. Another step toward accessible labor justice.

🤝 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐑𝐀𝐁 𝐈𝐗 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

Another successful step toward accessible and meaningful labor justice was achieved by the 𝗡𝗟𝗥𝗖 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗫 (𝗡𝗟𝗥𝗖 𝗦𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗜𝗫) – 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 through the amicable settlement of a labor dispute involving an aggrieved employee of a motor vehicle dealer company.

The employee sought assistance in pursuing his money claims arising from his employment. Through the conciliation and mediation process, the parties were able to engage in constructive dialogue and arrive at a mutually acceptable settlement, avoiding the need for prolonged litigation.

💰 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: ₱𝟳,𝟰𝟳𝟱.𝟬𝟬

The settlement was facilitated by 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖. 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗜𝗣 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗼.

SRAB IX continues to uphold its commitment to bringing labor justice closer to workers and employers, particularly through accessible, efficient, and conciliatory mechanisms that promote harmonious labor-management relations.

⚖️ Another dispute resolved. Another worker assisted. Another step toward accessible labor justice.

04/10/2026

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY

The NLRC Sub-Regional Arbitration Branch No. IX – Dipolog City is sharing this official announcement from the NLRC Main Office regarding the implementation of the four-day compressed workweek and skeleton workforce arrangement.

Please be guided accordingly. The same work arrangement applies to our office pursuant to the applicable Memorandum.

For the complete details, kindly refer to the official post below.

(Among gipaambit kini nga official post gikan sa NLRC Main Office alang sa impormasyon ug giya sa atong mga kliyente ug stakeholders.

Gusto namo ipahibalo nga ang NLRC Sub-Regional Arbitration Branch No. IX – Dipolog City apil usab sa maong work arrangement.

Palihug basaha ang official announcement sa ubos para sa kompleto nga detalye. )

Salamat sa inyong pagsabot ug kooperasyon.