46 The right to social security of the workers in the informal economy/ sector no cisgender females; a significant majority at 72.73 percent has no persons with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in their households. There are 4.55 percent households with children aged 14 years old and below while 18.19 percent with senior citizens or older persons. The participants stressed that the main reason for working in the informal economy is to find alternatives to generate income, specifically for those who were not able to complete formal education122. They declared that they “lack” the skills necessary for employment;123 thus, they capitalize instead on their soft skills such as cooking124 and selling cooked food. For the older persons, they shared they are constrained by their age to find formal employment.125 The persons with disabilities have assumed that since formal employment requires a necessary skill set, they might not be able to meet them so they take advantage of other income streams to provide for the needs of the family126. Other workers opt for informal engagements to avoid the tedious process of securing the documentary requirements from different government agencies required to apply for a job.127 Running a small convenience or “sari-sari” store is another option because some averred that with a small capital, they can already start up a sarisari store128 and that there is no or minimal loss in this business. It is also beneficial for the family as when they do not have a viand for the day, they can just get something from the store.129 It is good to note that others recognize that working in the informal economy helps people living in poverty.130 Participants find numerous advantages in working in the informal economy. On top of the list are the absence of a superior and having control over the working hours.131 This notwithstanding, workers see drawbacks. Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, through Zoom (June 17, 2021). Id. 124 Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, through Zoom (June 15, 2021). 125 Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, through Zoom (June 14, 2021).; see also Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, supra note 119. 126 Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, supra note 119.; See also Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, supra note 117. 127 Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, supra note 119. 128 Id. 129 Id. 130 Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, supra note 120. 131 Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, supra note 117; See also Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, supra note 119; Consultation with the workers in the informal economy/sector, supra note 120. 122 123