Guides: Philippine Labor & Payroll Rules

Philippine Holidays 2026 (Official List + Pay Rules)

The complete official list of 2026 Philippine holidays per Proclamation 1006 — 10 regular holidays and 8 special non-working days, with the pay rules for each.

Is 13th Month Pay Taxable? The ₱90,000 Rule

13th month pay is tax-exempt up to ₱90,000 combined with other benefits. How the ceiling works, what counts toward it, and how the excess is taxed.

Final Pay in the Philippines: Your Rights

DOLE rules on final pay: what must be included, the 30-day release deadline, certificate of employment, and what to do if your employer won't pay.