DOLE Issues Pay Rules for November Holidays in the Philippines
The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released guidelines for worker compensation during special non-working days (All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day) and a regular holiday (Bonifacio Day) in November 2026. Employees working on these days will receive additional pay on top of their basic wages.
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