CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued an advisory detailing the rules for wage computation for the Special (Non-Working) Day on January 29, 2025, in In an advisory yesterday, the DOLE said the “no work, no pay” rule shall apply today, which has been declared a special non-working holiday to commemorate the Chinese New Year. The DOLE said The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set pay guidelines for 29 January or the celebration of the Lunar New Year. In Labor Advisory No. 01, the Labor Department reminded employers to properly compensate their employees during the Lunar New Year, a special non-working day. In Labor Advisory No. 1, series of 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said Jan. 29, which is observed as Chinese New Year, has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos. Chinese lanterns hang over the activity area of a mall in Quezon City on Jan. 22, 2025, adding a vibrant touch to the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. The DOLE said the "no work, no pay" principle applies to private sector employees on Chinese New Year, a special non-working day. (PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler) MANILA – Private DOLE Reminds Employers on Pay Rules for Chinese New Year Work DOLE – The Department of Labor and Employment has issued a reminder to employers about the proper pay rules for Chinese New Year work. The Holiday Pay Policy is a set of rules that explains how workers should be paid on holidays, ensuring that they are fairly compensated whether The Department of Labor and Employment reminded private employers of the proper pay rules for their workers who will report for work during Chinese New Year on January 29. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Jan. 29 has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday released the pay rules for the Chinese New Year holiday, reminding employers to properly compensate workers who will report for duty on January 29. DOLE, citing Labor Advisory No.1, said employees reporting for work on January 29 should be paid as follows: CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued its first labor advisory this year to remind employers of the proper payment of wages for the additional special non MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Saturday reminded employers and employees that the “no work, no pay” policy will be implemented during the Chinese New Year holidays on Feb. 9 and 10, which have been both declared as special non-working days. In Labor Advisory 01, Nationwide holiday on January 29, 2025 for Chinese New Year. Payment guidelines for workers. Manila road closures. The declaration honors the importance of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which is celebrated not only by Chinese communities in the Philippines but also by Filipinos nationwide. The holiday provides an opportunity to appreciate the cultural and historical contributions of Chinese-Filipinos to the country’s rich traditions. CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued its first labor advisory for 2025 ahead of the Chinese New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The advisory signed by DOLE It marks the beginning of the lunar new year and is celebrated with various traditions such as family reunions, feasting, and the giving of "hongbao" (red envelopes). In the Philippines, the government has recognized the cultural and economic contributions of the Chinese-Filipino community by declaring Chinese New Year as a special non-working day. or regular holidays; WHEREAS, on 29 January 2025, Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines, and such date may be declared as a special (non-working) day without MANILA The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) issued on Friday an advisory for the payment of wages on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared as additional CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued an advisory detailing the rules for wage computation for the Special (Non-Working) Day on January 29, 2025, in MANILA, Philippines — The official list of holidays and non-working days for 2025 has been released. Chinese New Year - January 29 (Wednesday) Black Saturday - April 19; MANILA -- Private sector employees who will report to work on Friday which was declared as special non-working holiday in the celebration of Chinese New Year, are entitled to receive additional 30 percent of their daily rate, on the first eight hours of work for that day. “For work done during The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to provide guidelines to implement this proclamation. 2025 Regular Holidays. According to Proclamation No. 727, the following regular holidays will be observed in the Philippines for 2025: New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday) Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Wednesday) Maundy Thursday
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