Posts tagged “payroll”
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Am I Entitled to 13th Month Pay If I Resigned?
Yes, resigned employees are entitled to pro-rated 13th month pay under PD 851. The formula is total basic salary earned divided by 12.
Best Payroll Software in the Philippines (2026 Comparison)
Compare the three main approaches to payroll in the Philippines — spreadsheets, outsourcing, and cloud HRIS — with an objective decision framework for SMEs.
How to Compute Daily Rate From Monthly Salary (Philippines)
Daily rate = monthly salary × 12 ÷ total working days per year. Common divisors: 313 (holidays + rest days paid), 303 (holidays), 261 (working days only).
Employee Loans and Cash Advances: Policy Guide for Philippine SMEs
Complete guide to employee loans and cash advances in the Philippines — SSS salary loans, Pag-IBIG multi-purpose loans, company loans, payroll deduction rules under Art. 113-116, and policy templates.
How to File BIR 1601-C Monthly Withholding Tax Return
BIR Form 1601-C is the monthly withholding tax return on compensation. Due by the 10th (eFPS) or 15th (manual) of the following month. File via eFPS or eBIR Forms.
What Is the 30-Day Rule for Final Pay? (DOLE Advisory)
Under DOLE Labor Advisory No. 06-20, employers must release final pay within 30 days from the date of separation or termination of employment.
Government Remittance Deadlines 2026: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR Calendar
Complete 2026 calendar of government remittance deadlines for Philippine employers — SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR filing and payment schedules, penalties for late remittance, and online portal guides.
What Is the Minimum Wage in the Philippines? (2026 by Region)
The minimum wage in Metro Manila (NCR) is ₱645/day for non-agriculture workers under Wage Order NCR-25. Rates vary by region.
What Happens If You Miss SSS / PhilHealth / Pag-IBIG Remittance?
Missed government remittance deadlines mean 2% monthly SSS penalties, criminal liability for non-remittance, and Pag-IBIG daily surcharges. Here's the full breakdown.
How Is My Overtime Pay Computed in the Philippines?
Overtime pay in the Philippines is 125% of your hourly rate on ordinary days (Art. 87, Labor Code). Rates increase on rest days, special holidays, and regular holidays.
How Much Does Payroll Cost Per Employee in the Philippines?
A P25,000/month employee actually costs P30,438/month when you add SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and 13th month. See the full employer burden breakdown.
How to Set Up Payroll for a New Business in the Philippines
Step-by-step guide to setting up payroll in the Philippines — employer registration with SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR, choosing pay frequency, computing your first payroll, and common mistakes to avoid.
What Deductions Are Taken From My Salary?
Mandatory salary deductions in the Philippines include SSS (RA 11199), PhilHealth (RA 11223), Pag-IBIG (RA 9679), and withholding tax (TRAIN Law).
Can I Run Payroll Semi-Monthly or Must It Be Monthly?
Philippine Labor Code Art. 103 requires paying employees at least twice a month with intervals not exceeding 16 days. Monthly-only payroll is non-compliant.
Separation Pay in the Philippines: When It's Required and How to Compute
Complete guide to separation pay in the Philippines — authorized causes under Art. 298-299, computation formulas, when separation pay is NOT required, DOLE 30-day notice, and TRAIN Law tax exemption.
13th Month Pay in the Philippines: Computation, Rules, and Worked Examples
Complete guide to 13th month pay in the Philippines — PD 851 rules, the computation formula, what counts as basic salary, tax exemption, pro-rating for new hires, and the December 24 deadline.
Final Pay Computation in the Philippines: DOLE Rules, Deadlines, and Checklist
Step-by-step guide to computing final pay in the Philippines — components, DOLE 30-day deadline, pro-rated 13th month, leave conversion, loan deductions, and BIR 2316 requirements.
Holiday Pay Computation in the Philippines: Rates, Rules, and Worked Examples
Learn how to compute holiday pay in the Philippines — regular vs special holidays, multiplier rates, rest day stacking, the day-before-holiday rule, and night shift differential on holidays.
Overtime Pay and Night Shift Differential in the Philippines: Computation Guide
How to compute overtime pay and night shift differential in the Philippines — DOLE multipliers for regular days, rest days, holidays, NSD stacking rules, and worked examples.
Pag-IBIG Contribution Guide 2026: HDMF Rates, Computation, and Benefits
A complete guide to Pag-IBIG (HDMF) contributions in the Philippines for 2026 — contribution rates, salary thresholds, maximum shares, housing loan eligibility, and remittance schedules.
PhilHealth Contribution Guide 2026: Rates, Computation, and Filing
Everything you need to know about PhilHealth contributions in the Philippines for 2026 — the 5% premium rate, salary floor and ceiling, employee-employer split, and filing deadlines.
SSS Contribution Table 2026: Complete Guide to Computing SSS Contributions
Complete SSS contribution table for 2026 with all MSC brackets, employee and employer shares, EC, and MPF — updated to the 15% rate effective January 2025 under RA 11199.
Withholding Tax on Compensation in the Philippines: TRAIN Law Guide for 2026
How to compute withholding tax under the TRAIN Law — updated tax brackets, monthly computation steps, non-taxable benefits, year-end annualization, and BIR compliance requirements.
Philippine Payroll Compliance Guide for 2026
A comprehensive guide to payroll compliance in the Philippines — covering BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contribution updates for 2026.