In June 2025, two hotel workers from Lucena City—whom we shall call Arman and Rico—approached the Department of Labor and Employment–Quezon Provincial Office (DOLE-QPO) with a simple plea for fairness. Through the Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) Program, they sought to recover their unpaid wages, overtime pay, and night shift differentials. Their request reflected the everyday struggle of many workers—wanting only what was justly theirs.