by Arlene de Castro | Feb 28, 2023 | Government Updates
All businesses in the Philippines must comply with established labor laws and policies. These regulations are enforced by the country’s Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and are implemented in conjunction with the Philippine government. For example,...
by Fiona Gurtiza | Feb 1, 2023 | Government Updates
Filipino employees have a lot to look forward to in 2023! A new year means a fresh start to pursue new opportunities and a new calendar with weekends to rest up and recharge. The good news is that for 2023, everyone has a total of 11 long weekends to spend with loved...
by Atty. Lester Nazarene Ople | Jun 29, 2022 | Government Updates, Legal Alerts
The Social Security System of the Philippines, or SSS, offers social insurance to private, public, professional, and informal sectors. Members pay a monthly contribution to this government agency, and SSS uses it to provide benefits like retirement pensions and salary...
by Kristoffer Vega | May 12, 2022 | Government Updates
Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or PhilHealth will implement new contribution rates. As prescribed in Section 10 of Republic Act No. 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act, the rates are scheduled to increase from 3.5% to 4%...
by Arlene de Castro | Mar 7, 2022 | Government Updates
A significant fraction of an employee’s salary goes to their basic needs. Meeting the minimum wage requirement can help companies ensure that their staff meet their basic necessities while stimulating economic growth. Employees who receive the minimum wage are...
by Atty. Lester Nazarene Ople | Jan 7, 2022 | Government Updates, HR Trends, Legal Alerts
Businesses, in the course of delivering their goods and services, may need to collect, process, store, and transmit personal information, such as employee or buyer details. If your organization receives, stores, or otherwise processes personal information, the data...
