HR Compliance Handbook:
Philippine Edition
Helping Employers Navigate, Protect, and Scale with Confidence
₱695
Highest minimum wage in PH history, raising labor costs for NCR employers
5% of salary
Final phase of SSS contribution hike (from 11% in 2019 to 15% in 2026)
₱10,000-₱100,000
PhilHealth contribution base, showing a wider salary coverage
Executive Summary
With SSS contributions at their final scheduled increase, PhilHealth premiums capped, the Pag-IBIG contribution base doubled, and NCR minimum wages at record highs, HR teams and business owners face many obligations.
Additionally, with more than 97,000 labor inspections conducted by DOLE in early 2025 alone, staying compliant in 2026 requires careful planning, accurate record-keeping, and proactive HR and payroll management.
The 2026 Philippine HR Compliance Handbook organizes key obligations by agency and provides a month-by-month checklist to help HR and finance teams stay on top of deadlines, filings, and remittances.
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