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Republic of the Philippines — 114 million people, Philippine Peso (PHP), Filipino, English. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Manila
Population
114 million
GDP / capita
$3,950
Currency
PHP
Philippine Peso
Time zone
UTC+8 (PHT)
Working in Philippines: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
48 hours (8 hours/day, 6 days)
Annual leave
18 public holidays
5 days (Service Incentive Leave, after 1 year)
Maternity leave
105 days (expanded under Republic Act 11210, 2019), fully paid via SSS
Paternity leave
7 days, fully paid (for up to 4 children)
Notice period
30 days (employer, for just causes). Termination for authorised causes: 30 days + DOLE filing.
Severance
Separation pay: 1 month or 0.5 month per year of service (whichever is higher), for authorised-cause termination
Overtime rules
25% premium (regular overtime), 30% premium (holiday/rest day overtime). Night shift differential: 10% (10pm-6am).
Probation period
6 months maximum. Probationary employee becomes regular after 6 months unless employer proves failure to meet reasonable standards.
Tax landscape in Philippines
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year (Jan-Dec).
- Income tax
- 0% to 35% (TRAIN Law reformed brackets in 2018)
- Corporate tax
- 25% (20% for domestic corporations with net taxable income under PHP 5M and total assets under PHP 100M)
- Social contributions
- SSS: ~4.5% employee + ~9.5% employer. PhilHealth: ~2.25% each. Pag-IBIG (HDMF): 2% each (employer max PHP 200/month).
- VAT / GST
- 12% (VAT)
Treaty network
Over 40 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Philippines
InstaPay (instant, up to PHP 50,000) and PESONet (batch, unlimited) handle interbank transfers. GCash and Maya (e-wallets) are widely used. The Philippines has one of the highest remittance volumes globally.
Bank transfer (InstaPay/PESONet)
Mobile money (GCash, Maya)
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
PHP
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Philippines
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Philippines.
Worker classification
Labour Code distinguishes employees from independent contractors based on control test (Employer's right to control means and methods). Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) investigates. Strict anti-endo (end of contract) policy limits contractualisation.
Data protection
Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173). National Privacy Commission (NPC) enforces. Mandatory data breach notification within 72 hours.
Right to work
Alien Employment Permit (AEP) required for foreign workers unless exempt. Special work permits for specific sectors.
Non-compete enforceability
Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration. Philippine courts apply the reasonableness test based on the employee's role and the employer's legitimate interests.
Collective bargaining
Protected under the Labour Code. Sole and exclusive bargaining agent (SEBA) concept. NLRC (National Labor Relations Commission) handles disputes. Strong unions in manufacturing, transport, and public utilities.
Working culture in Philippines
Business culture
Warm, hospitable, and relationship-driven. Filipino workers are known for strong English skills and adaptability. Respect for authority (po and opo) is cultural. Celebrations and team events (team-building, Christmas parties) are important.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
The Philippines' BPO industry began in 1992 when Accenture opened its first offshore delivery centre in Manila. By 2010, the Philippines had overtaken India as the world's call centre capital. The industry now generates $32B+ in annual revenue and has expanded into higher-value services: data analytics, AI training data, healthcare information management, and software development.
At a glance
- Official name
- Republic of the Philippines
- Languages
- Filipino, English
- Time zones
- UTC+8 (PHT)
- Data region
- Asia-Pacific
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