Philippines
Philippines guarantees 5 days Service Incentive Leave (Labor Code Art. 95). Maternity 105 days (RA 11210), paternity 7 days.
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Annual paid leave
Labor Code Art. 95Labor Code Art. 95: 5 days Service Incentive Leave/year.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIL | 5 j | 100% | LC |
Public holidays
18 holidays12 regular + 6 special non-working holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year | Regular | — |
| Variable | Chinese NY | Special | — |
| 9 Apr | Bataan Day | Regular | Araw ng Kagitingan |
| Variable | Maundy Thu + Good Friday | Regular | — |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Regular | — |
| 12 Jun | Independence | Regular | — |
| Last Sun Aug | National Heroes | Regular | — |
| Variable | Eid al-Fitr + Eid al-Adha | Regular | — |
| 1 Nov | All Saints | Special | — |
| 30 Nov | Bonifacio | Regular | — |
| 8 Dec | Immaculate | Special | — |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | Regular | — |
| 30 Dec | Rizal | Regular | — |
Sick leave
90% SSSSSS Sickness Benefit: 90% up to 120 days/year.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 0 j | 90% SSS | Max 120 j/an |
Maternity, paternity, parental
105 days mat · 7 days patMat 105 days (RA 11210). Pat 7 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 105 j | 100% | RA 11210 |
| Pat | 7 j | 100% | Loi |
Special leaves
Special actsSolo Parent Leave 7 days, VAWC Leave 10 days (RA 9262).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Parent | 7 j | 100% | RA 8972 |
| VAWC | 10 j | 100% | RA 9262 |
Centralize Philippines absences
Illizeo applies LC + RA 11210 + SSS.
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