The advisory, released on January 22, is in line with Proclamation No. 727, Series of 2024, which declared the date a special non-working holiday. This ensures employers and employees are properly 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. Nationwide, there will be no work on January 29, 2025, in celebration of the Lunar Chinese New Year, pursuant to Proclamation Number 727 Series of 2024 by Malacañang. (Photo by Marou Sarne) Since January 29 is a special non-working day, here are the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) payment guidelines for employees who will still 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. Regular Holidays are important days like New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas, while Special Holidays are less important days such as Ninoy Aquino Day or Chinese New Year. Recently, the Labor Department released the proper pay rules for workers who’ll be clocking in on January 29, 2025, which marks Chinese New Year. YEAR OF THE SNAKE. 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) 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. 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: 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, 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; List of dates for other years. Upcoming holidays in Philippines. Holidays in Philippines 2025. Holidays in Philippines 2026. Lunar New Year is considered to be the most important festival for the Chinese community in the Philippines. The Department of Labor and Employment has issued its first labor advisory this year to remind employers of the proper payment of wages for the additional special non-working holidays on February 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 Summary; The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. “The Labor Advisory is pursuant to Proclamation No. 727, Series of 2024 declaring the regular holidays and special (non-working) days for the year 2025,” DOLE said. The following pay rules Commemorates the peaceful uprising in 1986 that led to restoring democracy in the Philippines. Additional Special (Non-Working) Days: Chinese New Year – January 29 (Wednesday) Celebrates the beginning of the lunar new year, significant to the Filipino-Chinese community. Black Saturday – April 19 In making the holiday proclamation, Marcos noted that the Chinese New Year is “one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines.” Chinese New Year was first declared a non-working holiday in 2012 and it now stands as one of the legacies of the late former President Benigno Aquino III, who MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has a vibrant calendar of holidays in 2025, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. These holidays are categorized into regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days. This way, understanding the importance of holiday pay will lead to a motivated and loyal workforce. Philippine Law and holiday pay wages. The Philippines also has holiday pay and this is under the Labor Code. Here, there are two types of holidays recognized under Philippine law: Regular Holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1) Maundy Thursday and
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