The Makati City government is currently investigating the work permits of employees in commercial establishments after more than 40 employees of a supermarket were found to be using fake health certificates.
According to City Health Officer Dr. Ronald Unson, city inspectors discovered 48 individuals with fake health clearances in the employee records of WalterMart Makati.
Mayor Abigail Binay emphasized that the city will not tolerate any actions that compromise the health and safety of its citizens.
The suspicion arose when two meat handlers from WalterMart applied for a Meat Handler’s Permit, and the documents they submitted were found to be fake.
A joint inspection by the City Veterinary Services Department, the City Health Office, and the Business Permit and Licensing Office revealed that a total of 48 individuals had submitted fake health clearances.
The supermarket’s management admitted that they did not verify the documents with the city’s official Health Clearance Certificate system.
City inspectors also found out that some employees obtained their fake health certificates from a coworker who charged them P1,000 to bypass the required procedure.
Employees without health certificates will be fined P1,000 for the first offense, P2,000 for the second offense, and P3,000 for the third offense.
The establishment owner will be responsible for paying the penalties.
The City Law Department is currently reviewing the case for potential filing of criminal charges for the falsification of official documents.
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