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Mr. and Mrs. Santos hire their live-out kasambahay, Ana, to perform household chores in their private residence, starting 2020. Ana commutes from her home and does not live with the family; She is paid PHP 4,800 per month. There is a written employment contract listing her duties, place of work, date of engagement, and monthly wage. She is not registered with SSS, PhilHealth, or Pag-IBIG. She works six days a week with Sundays as a rest day, but the family occasionally requires her to work on Sundays without additional pay. The employer deducts PHP 500 monthly for 'household supplies' with no itemization. (a) Is Ana a kasambahay under RA 10361, and is she covered by its protections? (b) List the key protections and employer obligations RA 10361 imposes on Ana's employer, focusing on contract requirements, wages, rest days, and social benefits. (c) What remedies and penalties apply for noncompliance, and what relief can Ana seek to enforce her rights?