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Dated updates on Philippine labor law: new wage orders, Republic Acts, DOLE issuances, holiday proclamations, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG changes, and Supreme Court labor decisions, each with what it means for employees and employers and links to the governing law.
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Kasambahay minimum pay rises to ₱7,500 from October 14, 2026 in Central Visayas, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. Learn who is covered, how to document an unpaid difference and where to seek DOLE assistance.
The full 2027 list under Proclamation No. 1427: 10 regular holidays (plus Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha), 8 special non-working days and 1 special working day, with DOLE Labor Advisory No. 17-26 pay rules and sample computations.
SSS moved its 2026 pension increase to June: 10% for retirement and disability, 5% for death and survivor pensions, plus ₱20,000 emergency loans and penalty condonation.
Lopez Sugar v. Perrin (G.R. No. 260447, 2026): paying backwages is not enough. The employer must also remit SSS contributions for the whole period of illegal dismissal.
November 16–18, 2026 are special non-working days in NCR only. No work, no pay unless policy says otherwise; 130% of the daily wage if you work, 150% on a rest day.
From October 14, 2026, Central Visayas minimum wage rises ₱42 to ₱582 (Class A) and ₱542 (Class B) under Wage Order ROVII-27; kasambahay get ₱7,500 a month.
Wage Order NCR-28 raised NCR’s daily minimum wage to ₱755 for non-agriculture and ₱718 for the other covered categories from September 26, 2026. NCR-27 remains subject to court proceedings. See current rates, coverage and the distinction between the two orders.