# Philippine Labor Law News > Dated updates on Philippine labor law: new wage orders, holiday proclamations, DOLE issuances, SSS changes and Supreme Court labor decisions, with what to do next. > URL: https://laborcode.ph/news/ > Last modified: 2026-09-30T06:33:17+00:00 PHILIPPINE LABOR LAW UPDATES # Philippine Labor Law News What changed, who it affects, and what to do next. Dated updates on new wage orders, holiday proclamations, Republic Acts, DOLE issuances, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG changes, and Supreme Court labor decisions. Each update links to the governing law and to the guide that explains your options. [Minimum wage by region](/minimum-wage-philippines-2026-rates-by-region/) [2026 holidays and pay](/philippine-holidays-2026-2027-calendar-holiday-pay/) [SSS contributions](/sss-contribution-table-philippines-2026/) [Labor Code full text](/labor-code-of-the-philippines/) [Official sources](/official-philippine-labor-law-sources/) LaborCode.ph News tracks changes in Philippine labor law as they happen: new regional minimum wage orders, special non-working day proclamations, DOLE labor advisories and department orders, social security changes and Supreme Court labor decisions. Every update states the effective date, who is covered, what employees and employers should do now, and the primary source you can check yourself. LATEST UPDATES ## Recent changes in Philippine labor law Newest first. Each update ends with the related law, related guides and more news. - October 8, 2026 ### [Bago sa LaborCode: Quitclaim Maker sa English, Tagalog at Bisaya](https://laborcode.ph/bago-sa-laborcode-quitclaim-maker/) May bagong Quitclaim Maker ang LaborCode.ph: nae-edit na drafts at employee explanation sheets sa English, Tagalog at Cebuano/Bisaya para sa legal review. [Read the update →](https://laborcode.ph/bago-sa-laborcode-quitclaim-maker/) - October 7, 2026 ### [Central Visayas Kasambahay Wage Hike: ₱7,500 From October 14, 2026](https://laborcode.ph/kasambahay-minimum-wage-central-visayas-2026/) 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… [Read the update →](https://laborcode.ph/kasambahay-minimum-wage-central-visayas-2026/) - October 1, 2026 ### [Payment of Wages for Regular Holidays, Special (Non-Working) Days and Special (Working) Day in 2027: Complete List and Pay Rules](https://laborcode.ph/philippine-holidays-2027-holiday-pay-rules/) 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… [Read the update →](https://laborcode.ph/philippine-holidays-2027-holiday-pay-rules/) - September 30, 2026 ### [SSS 2026 Pension Increase Released From June: 10% Retirement, 5% Survivor, Plus Relief Loans](https://laborcode.ph/sss-pension-increase-2026-relief-programs/) 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. [Read the update →](https://laborcode.ph/sss-pension-increase-2026-relief-programs/) - September 30, 2026 ### [Supreme Court: Employers Must Remit SSS Contributions for the Illegal-Dismissal Period](https://laborcode.ph/sss-contributions-illegal-dismissal-period-supreme-court-2026/) 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. [Read the update →](https://laborcode.ph/sss-contributions-illegal-dismissal-period-supreme-court-2026/) - September 30, 2026 ### [November 16–18, 2026 Are Special Non-Working Days in Metro Manila: Pay Rules](https://laborcode.ph/ncr-special-non-working-days-november-16-18-2026/) 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… [Read the update →](https://laborcode.ph/ncr-special-non-working-days-november-16-18-2026/) - September 30, 2026 ### [Central Visayas Minimum Wage Rises ₱42 on October 14, 2026 (Wage Order ROVII-27)](https://laborcode.ph/central-visayas-minimum-wage-rovii-27-2026/) 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. [Read the update →](https://laborcode.ph/central-visayas-minimum-wage-rovii-27-2026/) - September 7, 2026 ### [₱755 NCR Minimum Wage: NCR-28 Takes Effect Sept 26, 2026 (NCR-27 Status)](https://laborcode.ph/755-minimum-wage-ncr-27/) 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… [Read the update →](https://laborcode.ph/755-minimum-wage-ncr-27/) WHAT WE TRACK ## The changes that affect your pay and your job Each type of update is tied to a permanent guide, so the news tells you what changed and the guide tells you how the rule works. ### Minimum wage orders New regional wage orders from the 17 wage boards: rates, effectivity dates, coverage and exemptions. [Current rates by region](/minimum-wage-philippines-2026-rates-by-region/) ### Holidays and premium pay Proclamations declaring regular holidays and special non-working days, with the pay rules for each. [Holiday pay rules](/regular-vs-special-non-working-holiday-pay/) ### New laws and DOLE issuances Republic Acts, implementing rules, department orders and labor advisories that change workplace rules. [Labor Code of the Philippines](/labor-code-of-the-philippines/) ### SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG Contribution tables, benefit increases, loan programs and remittance rules for members and employers. [Social security and benefits](/benefits/) ### Supreme Court labor decisions New rulings on dismissal, backwages, employment status and benefits, with what each one means in practice. [Illegal dismissal remedies](/illegal-dismissal-how-to-file-a-case-in-the-philippines/) ### Overseas Filipino Workers DMW and OWWA rules, deployment policies and claims routes for OFWs and their families. [OFW rights hub](/ofw/) ### How we report updates Every update is checked against the issuing body’s own text where it can be opened: the wage board, DOLE, SSS, the Official Gazette or the Supreme Court decision. Where an official copy could not be opened, the update says so. Each post carries a “Sources rechecked as of” date. [Official Philippine Labor Law Sources](/official-philippine-labor-law-sources/) · [Source and Citation Policy](/source-and-citation-policy/) · [Editorial Policy](/editorial-policy/) · [Corrections Policy](/corrections-policy/) *LaborCode.ph is an independent legal-information resource, not DOLE, the NLRC or a law firm. Updates are general information, not legal advice on your specific facts.*