Philippines Employment Guide

Philippines Employment Guide

The Philippines is in Southeast Asia, made up of ~7,600 islands, bordering the Pacific (east) and the South China Sea (west). It has ~110 million people; Filipino and English are official, and Manila is the capital. Its economy is service-led, with fast-growing IT outsourcing, finance and tourism, while agriculture and manufacturing also matter. Labor laws (per Labor Code of the Philippines) protect wages, hours, leave and social security. Standard workweek: 48 hours (overtime needs extra pay). Salaries are usually monthly (avg. PHP 25,000 pre-tax). Laws cover paid leave and protect contract/temp workers, balancing interests for a fair, flexible labor market.

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Currency

Philippine Peso (PHP, ₱)

Capital

Manila

Official language

Filipino

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Paid Time Off Policy for Philippine Employees

Full-time employees in the Philippines are entitled to 5 days of paid time off (PTO) annually. This benefit accrues at a rate of 0.42 days per month, starting from the employee's first day of employment. Any unused PTO at year-end will be compensated accordingly. Part-time team members are not eligible for paid leave benefits.

Public Holidays in the Philippines

The Philippines observes 18 national holidays and 3 regional holidays, with an additional 8 special non-working days throughout the year. SailGlobal recommends that international employers familiarize themselves with this comprehensive holiday schedule to ensure proper workforce planning and compliance.

National Public Holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Day of Valor
  • Maundy Thursday
  • Good Friday
  • Labor Day
  • Independence Day
  • National Heroes' Day
  • Bonifacio Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Rizal Day

Special Non-Working Days

  • New Year's Eve
  • EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
  • Black Saturday
  • Ninoy Aquino Day
  • All Saints' Day
  • All Souls' Day
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception
  • Last Day of the Year

Best Practices for Holiday Management

International companies like SailGlobal often implement automated tracking systems to manage PTO accruals and holiday schedules effectively. Case studies show that organizations that maintain transparent leave policies experience 25% higher employee satisfaction rates. Proper holiday planning also helps prevent operational disruptions during peak vacation seasons.

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