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Currency

Philippine Peso (PHP)

Languages

Filipino & English (English is a primary business language)

Minimum Wage

Varies by region (PHP 450–610/day typical in Metro Manila)

Employment Cost

Base salary + SSS + PhilHealth + Pag-IBIG

Working Hours

40–48 hours per week

Probation Period

Up to 6 months

Paid Leave

5 to 15 days depending on company policy

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Ensure compliance with wage orders, employment contracts, and statutory contributions. Explore compensation norms, payroll taxes, employment costs, and legal requirements for hiring in the Philippines.

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Employment contracts must be written and include:

  • Working hours
  • Compensation
  • Paid leave
  • Notice periods
  • Termination terms
  • Statutory benefit enrolment

Notice Periods:

  • Typically 30 days

Termination of Employment:

Permitted for:

  • Just cause (misconduct)
  • Authorized cause (redundancy, retrenchment)
  • Contract expiry
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Note:Philippine termination rules are strict, requiring documentation and due process.

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Mandatory Benefits:

  • Paid annual leave (depending on tenure)
  • Sick leave
  • 13th-month pay (mandatory)
  • Social Security System (SSS)
  • PhilHealth (health insurance)
  • Pag-IBIG Fund (housing savings)
  • Maternity and paternity benefits
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Annual Leave:

  • Typically 5–15 days (service-based)

Sick Leave:

  • 5–15 days depending on company policy

Parental Leave:

  • Maternity leave: 105 days
  • Paternity leave: 7 days
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PhilHealth provides national healthcare coverage.

Many employers provide HMO (private medical insurance) as an additional benefit.

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Uses progressive income tax under the TRAIN law.

Personal Income Tax Rates:

0%–35% progressive

Tax Allowances & Reliefs:

  • Personal exemption (embedded in tax tables)
  • Optional deductions
  • Tax shields for certain benefits

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Base Salary:
Must meet regional minimum wage requirements.

Payment Schedule:
Semi-monthly or monthly, depending on the company.

Additional Payments:

  • 13th-month pay (mandatory)
  • Performance bonuses
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SSS:
Retirement, disability, benefits

PhilHealth:
Health insurance

Pag-IBIG:
Savings & housing

Employer and employee contribute jointly.

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Monthly:

  • SSS contributions
  • PhilHealth payments
  • Pag-IBIG contributions
  • Withholding taxes

Annual:

  • BIR Form 2316
  • Annual employer declarations

Payroll Currency:PHP

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Foreign nationals need:

  • Alien Employment Permit (AEP)
  • 9(g) Work Visa
  • Special Work Permit (for short engagements)
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EOR services in the Philippines allow companies to hire employees legally without establishing a local entity, while ensuring full compliance with Philippine labor laws. This enables businesses to expand into the Philippines quickly and cost-effectively.All local employment responsibilities are managed on your behalf, reducing administrative and compliance risks.

Your EOR handles:

  • Employment contracts compliant with Philippine labor laws
  • SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions
  • Payroll processing and salary disbursements
  • Monthly tax withholding and statutory compliance
  • HR support and employment administration
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PEO services in the Philippines support companies with a local entity by managing HR, payroll, and compliance functions. This helps employers streamline workforce operations while retaining direct control over their employees. Local HR expertise ensures ongoing compliance with Philippine labor laws and regulations

PEO services assist with:

  • HR administration and employee record management
  • Payroll processing and statutory deductions
  • Benefits administration and employee support
  • Compliance with Philippine labor laws and employment regulations
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Frequently Asked Questions

An Employer of Record (EOR) manages payroll, tax filings, statutory contributions, and local compliance on your behalf.

Applicable labour laws cover wage orders, employee rights, leave entitlements, and statutory benefits.

Employees are paid on a semi-monthly or monthly basis, with all mandatory deductions applied.

You can hire quickly by using an EOR service or by setting up your own legal entity.

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