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Philippines
- How are salaries prorated in the Philippines?
- Background Checks in the Philippines
- Public holidays and Calendar in the Philippines
- Can employees work during national holidays in the Philippines?
- How is overtime handled in the Philippines?
- What are the standard probation periods in the Philippines?
- How are sick leaves regulated in the Philippines? What is SIL?
- What are the standard working hours in the Philippines?
- Can employees have more than one job in the Philippines?
- What is the Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines?
- What is the mandatory 13th-month salary in the Philippines?
- Is remote work possible in the Philippines? What about allowances?
- How are income taxes calculated in the Philippines?
- What is the minimum wage in the Philippines?
- What are the Health and Safety standards in the Philippines?
- What type of leaves are employees entitled to in the Philippines?
- What salary deductions are made by the government in the Philippines?
- How do I submit expenses in the Philippines?
- What are the mandatory employer burden to social liability in the Philippines
- What job titles can be used in the Philippines?
- What is the standard employment agreement Horizons offers in the Philippines?
- Can a client’s Philippine entity sign the proposal when hiring an employee in the Philippines?
- Why should employees work from home in the Philippines?
Public holidays and Calendar in the Philippines
In the Philippines, bank holidays often coincide with public holidays, which include a mix of religious, cultural, and national observances. The Philippines is known for having a significant number of public holidays compared to many other countries.
Because additional holidays can be declared by the President and local government units, we advise to refer to the official governmentall publication of holidays
These holidays are observed nationwide. Employees usually receive pay premiums for working on these holidays or are compensated with a day off in lieu. PBBM moves observance of Ninoy Aquino Day to Aug. 23 – PCO Mirror
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